Mastering Research and Text Analysis

Which of the following is an example of a process text structure?

• A recipe for baking a cake

• A description of a painting

• A comparison of two political systems

• An analysis of a poem

Which of the following sources is most likely to be credible for academic research?

• A personal blog

• A peer-reviewed journal article

• A social media post

• A commercial advertisement

Evaluate the credibility of a website that provides health information but is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company.

• Highly credible

• Somewhat credible

• Not credible

• Cannot be determined

Identify the text structure used in a passage that discusses the similarities and differences between frogs and toads.

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

The text structure used in a passage that explains the effects of pollution on marine life is (a)  

• Description
• Cause and effect
• Problem and solution
• Sequence

Match the following statements with their credibility level regarding an article on climate change published in a well-known scientific magazine.

• The article is published in a magazine known for its scientific content but lacks citations.

• Highly credible

• The article is peer-reviewed and published in a reputable journal.

• Not credible

• The article's credibility is unclear due to lack of information about the source.

• Somewhat credible

• The article is published in a tabloid with no scientific references.

• Cannot be determined

The text structure used in a passage that describes the steps to solve a math problem is (a)   .

• Sequence
• Cause and effect
• Compare and contrast
• Description

Which of the following is an example of a problem and solution text structure?

• A story about a hero's journey

• An article discussing the causes of global warming

• A report on how to reduce plastic waste

• A biography of a famous scientist

The credibility of a blog post discussing the benefits of a new diet plan, written by a fitness enthusiast, is (a)  

• Somewhat credible
• Highly credible
• Not credible
• Cannot be determined

Which text structure is used in a passage that outlines the historical events leading to the American Revolution?

• Description

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Chronological