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WorksheetsResearch ? / Thesis Statement
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
Nobody knows
b)
The climax of the project
c)
The theme of the project
d)
The topic of the paper
2.
How do you formulate a research question?
a)
pick a random question
b)
list your topics and questions, narrow them down, focus on a question
c)
you don't need a research question
d)
ask Siri
3.
When should you start your project with a research question?
a)
Only when your teacher tells you
b)
Never - it's useless
c)
Always
d)
Only if you want to
4.
Why do we need a research question?
a)
It helps streamline research and writing
b)
To get a good grade
c)
Helps you find the answers you need
d)
No questions means no answers
5.
Where does a thesis statement go when writing a paper?
a)
First sentence
b)
Last sentence
c)
Middle sentence
d)
Last sentence of the first paragraph
6.
Which of these shows an example of what a good research question should have?
a)
One issue only
b)
Clear, no vague words
c)
Requires analysis and thinking
d)
All of the above
7.
What is the strongest kind of thesis statement?
a)
No evidence to support your claim
b)
A three-point thesis statement
c)
A four-point thesis statement
d)
None of the above
8.
What do you have to have to create a research question?
a)
Topic
b)
Essay
c)
Thesis statement
d)
Notes
9.
All good academic research starts with a
a)
Thesis statement
b)
Strong opening sentence
c)
Research question
d)
Brainstorm
10.
An analogy that describes the purpose of a research question would be
a)
a brainstorm
b)
a graphic organizer
c)
a road map
d)
a complete mess
11.
How long is a thesis statement?
a)
1-2 sentences
b)
1-2 paragraphs
c)
1-2 words
d)
1-2 pages
12.
Which type of thesis statement is the strongest?
a)
A 3-point thesis with 3 pieces of evidence
b)
One that runs and lifts weights
c)
One that answers the research question
d)
A complete sentence.
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