Research Paper Writing Quiz

What is the first step in formulating a thesis for a research paper?

• Turning the research question into a thesis

• Writing the introduction

• Identifying primary sources

• Locating secondary sources

What are legitimate sources for a research paper?

• Textbooks and encyclopedias

• Opinion pieces and social media posts

• Primary sources and secondary sources

• Newspaper articles and blog posts

What is the purpose of constructing a claim based on evidence?

• To contradict the thesis statement

• To introduce irrelevant information

• To support the central thesis with an argument

• To confuse the reader

When should the conclusion of a research paper be written?

• Before the introduction

• At the same time as the introduction

• After writing the conclusion

• Before conducting any research

What is the role of the conclusion in a research paper?

• To introduce new evidence

• To summarize the argument based on claims and evidence

• To contradict the claims made in the paper

• To restate the thesis