Research Paper Quiz

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?

• To present the main idea or argument of the paper and guide the reader.

• To provide irrelevant information

• To hide the main idea of the paper

• To confuse the reader

Why is it important to cite sources in a research paper?

• Providing evidence for claims is not important in research papers.

• It is important to give credit to the original authors, provide evidence for claims, and allow readers to verify information.

• Citing sources is unnecessary and slows down the writing process.

• Readers do not care about the original authors of the information.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

What are the different ways to cite sources in a research paper?

• Parenthetical citations, footnotes, endnotes, and references.

• Works cited page, footnotes, endnotes, and annotations.

• In-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies.

• APA format, MLA format, Chicago style, and Harvard style.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

Explain the difference between paraphrasing and direct quoting when citing sources.

• Paraphrasing and direct quoting are the same thing.

• Paraphrasing means summarizing the information, while direct quoting means making up information.

• Paraphrasing involves using the exact words from the original source, while direct quoting involves restating information in your own words.

• Paraphrasing involves restating information in your own words, while direct quoting involves using the exact words from the original source.

What should be included in the conclusion of a research paper?

• Repetition of the introduction

• Summary of main points, restated thesis, recommendations for future research, and a lasting impression.

• Personal anecdotes

• Unrelated facts

How can a writer effectively summarize the main points in the conclusion of a research paper?

• Use vague language

• Revisit key findings, restate thesis, summarize main arguments, suggest future research or implications

• Include personal opinions

• Introduce new information not discussed in the paper

Discuss the significance of restating the thesis statement in the conclusion of a research paper.

• Restating the thesis statement in the conclusion of a research paper reinforces the main argument and summarizes the key points.

• Restating the thesis statement in the conclusion of a research paper weakens the overall argument

• Restating the thesis statement in the conclusion of a research paper is unnecessary repetition

• Restating the thesis statement in the conclusion of a research paper confuses the reader

What are some strategies for leaving a lasting impression on the reader in the conclusion of a research paper?

• Introduce new ideas not discussed in the paper

• Summarize key points, reiterate thesis, provide recommendations, end with thought-provoking statement

• Use informal language

• Include irrelevant information

Why is it crucial to avoid introducing new information in the conclusion of a research paper?

• To make the conclusion longer and more detailed

• To maintain the focus on summarizing key points and providing closure rather than introducing new ideas.

• To introduce new perspectives for further research

• To confuse the readers with new information

How can a writer ensure that the conclusion of a research paper ties back to the thesis statement effectively?

• Summarize main points, restate thesis in a new light, show how research findings support thesis.

• Repeat the introduction, use vague language, ignore research findings