Research Skills Quiz

When evaluating a source for your research, which of the following is NOT a criterion you should consider?

• The author's credentials and expertise

• The publication date of the source

• The number of advertisements on the webpage

• The source's citations and references

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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 citing evidence correctly in a research paper?

• According to some studies...

• In a 2020 study by Smith et al., it was found that...

• People say that...

• It is known that...

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is a well-formulated research question?

• Why is the sky blue?

• What are the effects of pollution on marine life in the Pacific Ocean from 2000 to 2020?

• How can companies make more money?

• Are people happy?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Synthesizing information involves which of the following?

• Copying large sections of text from a single source

• Listing facts from various sources without explaining their relevance

• Combining insights from various sources to create a new understanding

• Focusing on a single source for an entire research project

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

• Shakespeare was the greatest playwright of all time.

• The human body has 206 bones.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

An example of a CREDIBLE, or believable, source would be...

• Wikipedia

• SnapChat

• Instagram

• The New York Times

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which website domain should I use if I am researching current plans for public schools in the United States?

• .com
• .gov
• .edu
• .biz