How to Research for an Essay

What is the first step in researching for an essay?

• Choose a topic

• Write a thesis statement

• Create an outline

• Edit the final draft

Which of the following is a reliable source for academic research?

• Wikipedia

• A peer-reviewed journal

• A personal blog

• Social media posts

What is a thesis statement?

• A question to be answered

• A summary of the essay

• A statement of the main argument

• A list of sources

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Researching for an essay is important; it helps you gather information.

• Researching for an essay is important it helps you gather information.

• Researching for an essay is important, it helps you gather information.

• Researching for an essay is important it helps you, gather information.

What is the purpose of an outline in essay writing?

• To finalize the essay

• To organize ideas and structure

• To edit the essay

• To write the introduction

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A textbook

• A newspaper article

• An interview

• A Wikipedia entry

What does 'plagiarism' mean?

• Citing sources correctly

• Using someone else's work as your own

• Writing in your own words

• Editing your essay

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• A diary entry

• A research article

• A government document

• An autobiography

What is paraphrasing?

• Copying text word for word

• Summarizing the main points

• Rewriting text in your own words

• Quoting directly from a source

Which of the following is NOT a step in the research process?

• Evaluating sources

• Taking notes

• Writing the conclusion

• Developing a research question