Conducting Research

Works Cited entry for a webpage with a corporate author. If the CDC published a page on flu prevention, how do you cite it?

• Flu Prevention. CDC, URL.

• CDC. "Flu Prevention." URL.

• CDC: Flu Prevention. Web.

• Flu Prevention, CDC, Accessed Date.

• CDC, "Flu Prevention," Web.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Importance of citing all types of media: Why is it important to cite sources like music, videos, and podcasts in your research?

• Only books need to be cited.

• Citing these sources shows their relevance to your topic.

• It makes your paper more entertaining.

• It makes your paper longer.

• People only trust papers with music citations.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Citing a source with no known author: How do you cite a source if you don’t know the author’s name?

• Invent an author name.

• Use "Anonymous."

• Start the citation with the title of the work.

• Skip the citation.

• Use "Author unknown."

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is an annotated bibliography? An annotated bibliography includes a summary of each source along with the citation. What is the purpose of the summary in an annotated bibliography?

• To make the bibliography longer.

• To provide a detailed plot of the story.

• To help the reader understand what the source is about.

• To fulfill a word count.

• To replace the Works Cited page.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Explaining the concept of 'access date': Why might you include the date you accessed an online source in your Works Cited entry?

• To show the date the website was created.

• Because it looks nice.

• To demonstrate when you last visited the site, in case the content changes.

• To prove you did the work on time.

• To track how old the information is.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When looking for information about global warming, why is relevancy important?

• It ensures the information is fun to read.

• It makes the website look professional.

• It confirms the information supports your topic.

• It tells you if the site has games.

• It shows how many people visited the site.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When evaluating a website on animal behavior, why should you check if the language is emotionally charged?

• It shows the website is popular.

• It indicates potential bias affecting the objectivity.

• It ensures the content is engaging.

• It verifies the website is updated regularly.

• It confirms that the website is for all ages.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which website extension generally indicates a government source?

• .com

• .net

• .gov

• .info

• .org

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Always try to find the first source of information. Why should you look for the original source when learning about new medicines?

• Because they are simpler to understand

• To make sure the facts are right and up-to-date

• They are always free to access

• They provide more data

• They have detailed reviews

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Don’t just look at the first page of results. How does looking at many pages of search results help when studying solutions to global warming?

• It only shows the most liked articles

• You get to see different ideas and facts

• It shows only the best sources

• It makes research easier

• All information is reviewed by experts

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1