Using Research

Why must we always cite our articles from the database in our research papers?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To get extra-credit

• To be polite to the author of the article

A ______________ refers to  acquiring information for your report from a book, newspaper article, website, etc.

• Source

• Plagiarism

• MLA Style

• Table of Contents

The purpose of research is to...

• Give examples of different topics

• Explain different ideas

• Persuade the reader

• Gain information with the intention of teaching others about a specific topic

Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of sources when conducting research?

• To ensure the information is accurate and reliable

• To make the research paper longer

• To impress the teacher

• To avoid using too many sources

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A biography

• A newspaper article

• A diary entry

• A textbook

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?

• To summarize the entire paper

• To present the main argument or claim

• To list all the sources used

• To provide background information

In MLA format, how should the title of a book be formatted in the Works Cited page?

• Underlined

• In italics

• In quotation marks

• In bold

Which of the following is an example of paraphrasing?

• Copying a sentence word for word

• Summarizing the main idea in your own words

• Quoting a sentence directly

• Changing a few words in a sentence

What does the term 'plagiarism' mean?

• Using someone else's work as your own without credit

• Citing all sources correctly

• Writing in a formal style

• Conducting original research

Which of the following is a benefit of using a library database for research?

• Access to peer-reviewed articles

• Free access to all books

• Unlimited internet access

• Direct contact with authors