Interpreting Research

What is the first step in developing a research paper according to the document?

• Identifying legitimate sources
• Writing the conclusion
• Formulating a thesis
• Performing research
• Drawing conclusions

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to the document, what characterizes a legitimate source?

• Peer-reviewed articles only
• Contemporary accounts and critical analyses
• Online blogs and forums
• Newspaper articles from the last decade
• Only primary sources

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What example is given to illustrate the research paper development process?

• The impact of the internet on modern education
• The invention of the light bulb
• The role of the telegraph in railroads
• The discovery of penicillin
• The use of steam engines in factories

How does the document suggest beginning the essay writing and research process?

• With a detailed plan
• By writing the introduction
• By identifying evidence and constructing claims
• By concluding the thesis
• By summarizing the argument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is described as the best approach to constructing claims from evidence?

• Starting from the conclusion
• Working backwards
• Following a chronological order
• Consulting multiple sources
• Ignoring contradicting evidence

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How should the conclusion of a research paper be viewed according to the document?

• As a restated thesis
• As a summary of the argument based on claims and evidence
• As an opportunity to introduce new ideas
• As a formality without much significance
• As a detailed explanation of the research process

What attitude does the document suggest a researcher should have?

• Skeptical and open-minded
• Optimistic and accepting
• Pessimistic and critical
• Indifferent and passive
• Biased and selective

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6