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WorksheetsExpanding Outline Using Primary and Secondary Sources
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
1. Speech is an example of which type of sources?
a. primary source
b. Secondary source
c. both
2. In research writing, researchers are advised to use which type of sources?
a. primary source
b. Secondary source
c. both
3. The statement “I heard about it from somebody who was there in the incident” refers to?
a. primary source
b. Secondary source
c. none of the above
4. Which source helps the student have a deeper understanding of the history?
a. primary source
b. Secondary source
c. none of the above
5. If you read a newspaper to get information in writing an article, which source are you using?
a. primary source
b. Secondary source
c. both
6. It is a map or skeleton of your ideas in writing a paper.
a. outlining
b secondary and primary sources
c. outline
7. Encyclopedias, almanacs, book reviews, magazines and commentaries are used in publication. If you are writer Ken, do you consider these sources as primary source in your publication?
A. Yes, encyclopedias, Almanacs, et al are samples of secondary source.
B. No, encyclopedias, Almanacs, et al are samples of secondary source.
C. Yes, encyclopedias, Almanacs, et al are samples of primary source.
8. Creating an outline is a good step to take while writing your paper. From the tips learned in writing an outline, what would consider first?
A. Identify your topic.
B. Write possible transitions between paragraphs.
C. Decide what points you would like to discuss on your paper.
9. Which of the following statements BEST defines secondary sources?
A. A source that provides more credible as evidence. B. A source that provides raw information and first-hand evidence.
C. A source that gives you direct access to the subject of your research.
D. A source that provides second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.
A. A source that provides more credible as evidence.
B. A source that provides raw information and first-hand evidence.
C. A source that gives you direct access to the subject of your research.
D. A source that provides second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.
10. Which of the following sentences is NOT a tip in writing an outline?
A. Identify your topic.
B. Put your points in no order.
C. Write possible transitions between paragraphs.
D. Decide what points you would like to discuss on your paper.
“As a student, why is it important to know the types of sources of information? How can you use them in expanding an outline?”
