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NHD Rule 4.3 - Research

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the proper way to cite primary sources found in secondary sources?
a)
Do not cite them at all.
b)
Cite them as secondary sources in your bibliography.
c)
Cite them as sources within a source in your bibliography.
d)
Cite them as primary sources in your bibliography.
2.
What is the difference between oral history interviews and interviews with historians?
a)
Oral history interviews are less reliable than interviews with historians.
b)
Oral history interviews are more reliable than interviews with historians.
c)
Oral history interviews are secondary sources, while interviews with historians are primary sources.
d)
Oral history interviews are primary sources, while interviews with historians are secondary sources.
3.
What is wide research?
a)
Research that includes only primary sources.
b)
Research that includes sources from a wide range of time periods.
c)
Research that includes a wide variety of sources.
d)
Research that includes only secondary sources.
4.
What is the role of secondary sources in historical research?
a)
To provide a foundation for understanding and analyzing primary sources
b)
To provide a complete and accurate account of historical events
c)
To replace the need for primary sources
d)
To discredit primary sources
5.
What is the role of oral history interviews in primary source research?
a)
To provide a personal perspective on historical events
b)
To replace the need for primary sources
c)
To discredit primary sources
d)
To provide a complete and accurate account of historical events
6.
What is the purpose of reading secondary sources before looking at primary sources?
a)
To impress your teacher
b)
To save time in the research process
c)
To avoid using primary sources
d)
To gain a better understanding of the historical context
7.
What is the difference between secondary and primary sources?
a)
Secondary sources are created after and about a historical event, while primary sources are created during the time period being investigated.
b)
Secondary sources are created before and about a historical event, while primary sources are created after the event.
c)
Secondary sources are created by professional historians, while primary sources are created by non-professionals.
d)
Secondary sources are created by non-professionals, while primary sources are created by professional historians.
8.
Why is it important to read high-quality secondary sources before looking at primary sources?
a)
High-quality secondary sources are more reliable than primary sources.
b)
High-quality secondary sources are more interesting to read than primary sources.
c)
High-quality secondary sources are easier to find than primary sources.
d)
High-quality secondary sources provide a foundation for understanding and analyzing primary sources.
9.
What is the significance of using high-quality sources in research?
a)
High-quality sources are more expensive than low-quality sources
b)
High-quality sources are easier to find than low-quality sources
c)
High-quality sources are more reliable than low-quality sources
d)
High-quality sources are more interesting to read than low-quality sources
10.
What is the difference between wide research and narrow research?
a)
Wide research is more reliable than narrow research
b)
Wide research includes a variety of sources, while narrow research only uses one type of source
c)
Wide research includes sources from a wide range of time periods, while narrow research only uses sources from a specific time period
d)
Wide research is more interesting than narrow research
11.
Why is it important to use a variety of sources in research?
a)
To impress your teacher
b)
To make your entry stronger
c)
To increase the number of sources in your bibliography
d)
To make your research more interesting
12.
Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary source material?
a)
Books
b)
Photographs
c)
Credible websites
d)
Diaries
13.
Which of the following is NOT a type of primary source material?
a)
Diaries
b)
Photographs
c)
Biographies
d)
Art
14.
Why is it important to use high-quality sources in research?
a)
To make the research more interesting
b)
To impress the reader
c)
To save time
d)
To ensure accuracy and credibility
15.
Which of the following is NOT a suitable primary source for research?
a)
Textbooks
b)
Personal letters
c)
Government documents
d)
Newspaper articles
16.
What is the value of using a variety of sources in research?
a)
It is not necessary
b)
It makes the research more difficult
c)
It allows for a more well-rounded understanding of the topic
d)
It makes the research more complex