Research Thesis

True or false, a citation adds credibility to your paper.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

True or false, a citation shows we are building off the ideas and thought of others, and gives these people the credit they deserve.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is some of the information you will need to create a citation? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY!

• The author(s)

• The title of the source

• The publisher

• The date published

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

an alphabetized list of sources, which appears at the end of your research paper

• parenthetical citation

• Works Cited page

• citation

• cite

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

a subject for a composition or essay

• primary source

• secondary source

• thesis

• citation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the primary purpose of a research thesis?

• To summarize existing research

• To present an original argument or analysis

• To compile a list of references

• To provide a biography of the author

Which of the following is a key component of a thesis statement?

• A question

• A detailed explanation

• A clear and concise argument

• A list of sources

True or false, a thesis statement should be specific and arguable.

• True

• False

In the context of a research thesis, what does 'literature review' refer to?

• A summary of the thesis

• An analysis of the author's previous works

• A review of existing research on the topic

• A list of references

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which sentence is correctly structured for a thesis statement?

• The thesis is about climate change.

• This paper will discuss climate change impacts.

• Climate change impacts are significant and require immediate action.

• There are many impacts of climate change.