Basics of Research Quiz

What is the role of the writer in a document according to the basics of research writing?

• The writer should let the research speak for itself.

• The writer is the most important voice.

• The writer should avoid using their own ideas.

• The writer should only focus on quoting sources.

How should research be used in conjunction with your own ideas?

• Research should replace your own ideas.

• Research should be used to support your thesis and purpose.

• Research should be the only focus of your paper.

• Research should be ignored in favor of personal opinions.

What is a recommended approach to researching a topic?

• Research from a single source.

• Research thoroughly and from many angles.

• Research only what is convenient.

• Research only the most popular opinions.

Why is it important to know if a source is popular or scholarly?

• To determine the price of the source

• To decide the length of the paper

• Different writing tasks require different kinds of sources

• To find out the publication date

What are the key aspects to consider when evaluating the credibility of a source?

• Trustworthiness, accuracy, and verifiability

• Popularity, length, and complexity

• Cost, accessibility, and design

• Author's fame, publication date, and format

To evaluate the academic rigor of a source, which question should you ask?

• How recent is the source?

• How scholarly is the source?

• What is the purpose of the source?

• Who is the author?

What should you consider when evaluating the domain of a digital source?

• The author's credentials

• The domain extension (.gov, .com, .org, .net)

• The publication date

• The length of the article

How can you determine if a print source is reliable?

• By checking if it is printed by a well-known publisher or university press

• By the number of pages it has

• By the color of the cover

• By the font size used in the text

What should you assess to understand the perspective of a source?

• The author's point of view and tone

• The number of references

• The length of the paragraphs

• The use of images

Why is it important for authors to cite their sources?

• To make their work longer.

• To allow readers to check the accuracy and support of their claims.

• To confuse the readers.

• To avoid writing their own content.