Conducting Research

What is the primary purpose of the research project described in the directions?

• To create a fictional story about a historical figure

• To analyze statistical data on various forms of protest

• To write an informational essay on a topic related to civil disobedience

• To prepare a presentation on the importance of citing sources

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main function of Chrome extensions like EasyBib, as mentioned in the text?

• To block websites that are not credible sources

• To automatically cite websites and create a bibliography

• To edit and proofread your research paper

• To provide tutorials on how to conduct research

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which citation format will be used for the project according to the provided information?

• Chicago Style

• APA Format

• MLA Format

• Harvard Style

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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 required piece of information for citing a website in MLA format?

• The author's social media handle

• The name of the publisher

• The title of the article or page

• The URL or website address

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How should you format the lines in an MLA citation after the first line?

• Double space and indent the first line

• Single space and indent the first line

• Double space and indent any lines after the first

• Keep all lines flush left without indentation

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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 identifying specific keywords for a research topic?

• To increase the number of search results

• To locate more relevant search results

• To create a complex search algorithm

• To avoid using a search engine altogether

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Based on the planning sheet, which of the following is a recommended keyword strategy?

• Use general terms like "Civil Rights Movement"

• Use broad locations like "Greensboro" without additional context

• Use broad locations like "Greensboro" without additional context

• Avoid using specific events or names in keyword searches

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Choose one of the influential individuals in American history we learned about in yesterday's lesson. Write down the full name of the person you select. Then, provide 5 keywords or search phrases you could use to find more information about that person's life, work, and achievements.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When taking notes, what should students do if they encounter a large block of text that contains essential information?

• Copy and paste the entire text block into their notes

• Summarize the overall meaning in 1-3 sentences

• Ignore the information as it is too lengthy to include

• Translate the text into another language for brevity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes when it is appropriate to use direct quotations in note-taking?

• When the text is too difficult to understand

• For any information that seems import

• For specific details, facts, definitions, and statistics

• For 1-2 sentence statements that are particularly impactful or character-revealing

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2