Test About Researching

What makes a source credible? (check both that apply)

• The author knows a lot about the topic by being involved involved in studying it

• When an author uses an outside source to support their opinion even if it's slightly biased

• When an author uses sources such as science experiments to support their statements

• The author using only primary or only secondary sources in their articles

What is inquiry?

• entertaining

• researching

• arguing

• writing

Which of the following resources are reliable?

Select all that apply

• TheSmithsonianMag.com

• Wikipedia.com

• HowStuffWorks.com

• BuzzFeed.com

Which of the following choices are primary sources?

(select all 3)

• an interview

• an experiment

• an encyclopedia

• a textbook

• a picture or video

When you make a claim, you should always cite evidence to make your argument stronger. CITE means...

• To add a quote

• To interview an author

• To read from a source

• To provide evidence

What is the primary purpose of conducting research?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To confuse

Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable source?

• Biased opinion

• Lack of evidence

• Peer-reviewed

• Anonymous author

What does the term 'literature review' refer to in research?

• A summary of novels

• An analysis of poems

• A survey of existing research

• A critique of plays

Which sentence uses correct grammar?

• Researching are important for understanding.

• Research is important for understanding.

• Researching is important for understand.

• Research are important for understand.

What is a hypothesis in the context of research?

• A proven fact

• An educated guess

• A random idea

• A fictional story