Research Writing Quiz

What is the main focus of research writing?

• Gathering, analyzing, and presenting information

• Writing fictional stories

• Creating advertisements

• Designing experiments

Which of the following is a key characteristic of research writing?

• Informal writing style

• Logical text structure

• Lack of organization

• Personal opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is important to include when using evidence effectively?

• Personal anecdotes

• Specific details and examples

• Unverified sources

• Irrelevant information

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

What should you do to analyze your evidence?

• Ignore it

• Explain how it supports your thesis

• Change it to fit your argument

• Use it without context

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

What is necessary when citing sources in research writing?

• Making up sources

• Citing all sources properly

• Using only one source

• Ignoring the sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is one way to maintain a formal writing style?

• Use academic vocabulary

• Use slang

• Write in first person

• Use incomplete sentences

What is important for organizing a research paper?

• Create a clear outline

• Use informal language

• Write in first person

• Avoid topic sentences

What should be included in a research paper to maintain focus?

• Topic sentences

• Slang

• Incomplete thoughts

• Personal anecdotes

What is a key element of writing strong conclusions?

• Restate thesis in new words

• Introduce new information

• Use informal language

• Avoid summarizing

What should be avoided in a strong conclusion?

• Introducing new information

• Summarizing main points

• Making broader connections

• Ending with impact