ENG 4 CP MIDTERM Practice

What is a primary source?

• A list of all sources used in a research paper

• A reference that indicates where information was found

• Original documents or firsthand accounts related to the topic

• Information that interprets or analyzes primary sources

What does a thesis statement do?

• Lists all sources used in the research paper

• States the main argument of your research paper

• Provides background information and states the research question

• Summarizes key points from a source into a shorter version

What is plagiarism?

• Using someone else's work without proper attribution

• A proposed explanation that can be tested through research

• A brief summary of the research paper

• Restating information from a source in your own words

What is the purpose of a bibliography?

• To summarize key findings and reiterate the thesis statement

• To list all sources used in the research paper

• To provide background information and state the research question

• To interpret and summarize collected data

What is a credible source?

• A brief summary of the research paper

• A reliable source of information, like scholarly articles

• A proposed explanation that can be tested through research

• A characteristic that can vary within a study

What is the purpose of an argument in research?

• To present a claim supported by evidence

• To provide personal opinions

• To summarize unrelated topics

• To list random data

What does objectivity in research strive to achieve?

• Presenting information with personal bias

• Focusing on observable facts and evidence

• Ignoring evidence

• Supporting preconceived notions

What is the process of breaking down complex information into manageable parts called?

• Synthesis

• Analysis

• Argument

• Bias

What does synthesis involve in research?

• Ignoring different perspectives

• Combining ideas to form a coherent whole

• Focusing on a single source

• Presenting biased information

What is the role of evidence in research?

• To support a claim or argument

• To confuse the reader

• To provide entertainment

• To ignore conclusions