Research Skills Quiz

When writing a research paper, why is it important to cite your sources?

• To make the paper longer

• To give credit to the original authors of the ideas or information

• To make the paper more interesting

• To ensure the paper is only read by experts

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does it mean to evaluate the credibility of a source?

• Checking if the source is popular

• Determining if the source is entertaining

• Assessing the reliability and trustworthiness of the source

• Making sure the source is in a language you understand

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a reason to create an outline before writing a research paper?

• To organize your thoughts

• To ensure your paper follows a logical structure

• To make the writing process longer

• To identify the main points and supporting details

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What information is typically included in a "Works Cited" page?

• A list of every book you have ever read

• A detailed summary of the research paper

• A list of sources that were referenced or quoted in the paper

• Your personal opinions about the sources

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When citing a book in your research paper, which of the following pieces of information is NOT necessary?

• The author's name

• The book's title

• The page number of every page you read

• The year of publication

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why is it important to use credible sources in your research?

• To ensure your research is based on accurate and trustworthy information

• Because credible sources are always less expensive

• To make the research paper easier to write

• To guarantee a higher grade

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a primary reason for creating an outline when preparing to write a research paper?

• To communicate with your sources

• To decide which font to use

• To organize your ideas and research findings in a coherent order

• To choose a title for your paper

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In a "Works Cited" page, how are the entries typically organized?

• By the length of each source

• Alphabetically by the author's last name

• In the order that they appear in the paper

• By the publication date of each source

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is an example of a credible source?

• A personal blog about conspiracy theories

• A peer-reviewed academic journal article

• An anonymous post on an online forum

• A comment on a social media post

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the purpose of citing sources in a research paper?

• To fill up space

• To confuse the reader

• To acknowledge and give credit to the sources of information or ideas

• To make the paper look more professional

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9