Research Essay Fundamentals

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.

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

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

• Descriptive

• Narrative

• Persuasive

• Expository

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

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

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

• Summary

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion

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

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

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What is the role of the conclusion in a research essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the thesis and evidence

• To entertain the reader

• To list all references

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in a research essay?

• To list references

• To provide supporting details and evidence

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce the topic

What is the role of a thesis statement in a research essay?

• To entertain the reader

• To state the main point of the essay

• To list all references

• To provide a summary