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Research Essay Fundamentals

Research Essay Fundamentals

Assessment

Interactive Video

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English

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9th - 10th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Mr. Buffington explains research essays, covering their types, structure, and the importance of reliable sources. He emphasizes the five-paragraph essay format and discusses how to evaluate sources for reliability. The video also provides guidelines for citing references and suggests using university websites for credible information.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a research essay?

To entertain the reader

To present and analyze research findings

To narrate a personal story

To describe a fictional event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of research essay aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?

Descriptive

Narrative

Persuasive

Expository

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a persuasive research essay?

It presents both sides equally

It aims to convince the reader of one side

It avoids taking a stance

It is purely informative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between expository and persuasive research essays?

Persuasive essays avoid arguments

Expository essays are longer

Persuasive essays present one side

Expository essays are fictional

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first paragraph of a five-paragraph essay called?

Summary

Body

Introduction

Conclusion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be included in the introduction of a research essay?

An attention getter and thesis statement

A detailed analysis

A summary of the conclusion

A list of references

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many supporting detail paragraphs are typically in a five-paragraph essay?

Two

One

Three

Four

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