Research Paper Writing Quiz

What is the central argument of every research paper?

• Background information

• Supporting evidence

• Main point

• Conclusion

What did Isaac Newton famously say about building on ideas?

• If I have seen further, it is only by standing on the shoulders of giants.

• Original ideas are not important.

• Copying ideas is not allowed.

• Ideas should not be shared.

What are the three main ways to present ideas from another source in a research paper?

• Direct quote, Paraphrase, Analysis

• Lead-in, Response, Interpretation

• Summary, Background information, Conclusion

• Quotation, Citation, Transition

What is the purpose of providing a lead-in when presenting ideas from an outside source?

• To provide context for the information

• To summarize the source

• To introduce a new topic

• To conclude the paper

Why is it important to include sources that disagree with your thesis in a research paper?

• To hide information

• To avoid analysis

• To strengthen your own argument

• To confuse the readers

What is the main difference between a research paper and other types of papers?

• The length of the paper

• The font size used

• The need for analysis and personal response

• The number of sources required

What is the purpose of including an analysis in a research paper?

• To confuse the readers

• To repeat the information from the sources

• To add personal thoughts and responses to the sources

• To summarize the sources

How should you document the details about the sources used in a research paper?

• To make the paper look longer

• To increase the word count

• So you can cite them correctly within and at the end of your paper

• To confuse the readers