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WorksheetsResearch and Inquiry Test Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which of the following is an example of a credible source for research?
A blog post written by an anonymous author
A peer-reviewed academic journal
A Wikipedia page that can be edited by anyone
An advertisement for a product
What is the first step in the research process?
narrow the topic
find and evaluate sources
define the topic
gather background information
What is the purpose of citing sources in a research paper?
To confuse the readers
To give credit to the original authors and allow readers to verify the information.
To make the paper longer
To take credit for someone else's work
Aria, Charlotte, and Benjamin are working on a research project for their statistics class. What is the best way for them to analyze the data they've collected?
Asking their friends and family for their opinions
Using statistical methods and software tools
Using a Magic 8-Ball
Relying on guesswork and intuition
Which of the following is an example of a well-formulated research question?
How many people use social media?
What is the impact of social media usage on mental health in adolescents?
What types are social media are used the most?
Should teens have social media?
What is the final stage in conducting a research study?
Developing a thesis statement
Gathering information
publishing your work
citing sources
Why is it important to evaluate sources for credibility?
To ensure that the information is reliable and accurate.
To confuse people
To waste time
To make the sources feel important
What is the purpose of formulating research questions?
To confuse the researchers
To define the scope and focus of the research, guide the research process, and provide a clear direction for the study.
To waste time and resources
To limit the scope of the research
What is the best way to cite sources in a research paper?
Use a different citation style for each source
Just list the sources at the end of the paper with no specific format
Don't bother citing sources, just use the information without giving credit
Use MLA citations for your Works Cited and in-text citations
What is the main goal of the research process?
To randomly guess and hope for the best
To ignore all existing information and make up new data
To waste time and resources without any specific goal
To systematically investigate and gather information to answer a specific question or solve a problem
It's possible to ask a really interesting question and not be able to find the answer. If you can't answer it, you can't write a paper or do the project.
Which of these questions is a BAD question?
Is there a higher power in the universe?
What factors affect people's belief in a higher power?
If you ask a question that's already been answered a thousand times before, you're only doing research that someone else has already done. Ask a question with an original slant to it.
Which of these questions is a GOOD question?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone use in schools?
How does restricting cell phone use in school affect student social interaction?
You need a question that has a clear and specific answer - try to avoid "why" questions.
Which of these questions is a BAD question?
Why do some corporations pollute the water if they aren't regulated?
How do government regulations prevent corporations from polluting the water?
What key terms from the question would be best for an internet search?
How many Lost Boys were relocated to the United States?
How many Lost Boys
Boys were relocated
to the US
Lost Boys relocated United States
The suffix .org is used for domains of what type of organizations?
internet service providers
non-profit groups
online stores
schools and colleges
If an article is biased, it shows...
an unfair preference for or dislike of something.
a lack of education on the part of the writer.
a lack of seriousness on the part of the writer.
poor research or writing skills.
What is a primary source?
a document or other account written during an event
a description of an event written later by a historian
an opinion piece written by a subject matter expert
a document or other account written by someone directly involved in an event
Rika is writing a report on school uniforms for the school newspaper. Which source would be the best resource for her report?
an advertisement from a company that sells school uniforms
the website of a school that has decided to do away with school uniforms
a blog post written by a student giving her opinion about wearing a school uniform
an article written by an educator detailing the connection between dress and student achievement
Wikipedia can be helpful because....
It is a primary source document.
Facts are checked by a professional fact checker.
It provides citations and links to more credible sources.
Information can be quoted from there without providing a citation.
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source?
a diary entry
a biography
a letter
a photograph
Which of the following is NOT considered a secondary source?
an encyclopedia entry
a textbook
a magazine article
an interview
Which of these is a secondary source?
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
The Story of my Life by Hellen Keller
John Adams by David McCullough
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
Which type of source can include the author's personal opinion or bias?
primary sources
secondary sources
both
neither
How do you show that a sentence is a quote from another source?
underline it
bold it
put it in italics
surround it with "quotation marks"
A source should be...
accurate, based on fact
current
written by an expert
all of the above
If you see a lot of banner ads on a webpage, that can be a red flag that the intention of the website is to make money.
True
False
True or false, a citation adds credibility to your paper.
True
False
True or false, a citation shows we are building off the ideas and thought of others, and gives these people the credit they deserve.
True
False
What is some of the information you will need to create a citation? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY!
The author(s)
The title of the source
The publisher
The date published
(a) is to include ideas or information from an original source in your paper while rephrasing those ideas and information into your own words.
Two questions you can ask about the reliability of an internet source are:
Who is the author?
Does the website have a URL?
What are the author's credentials?
Can the website be cited?
When doing internet research, you can typically rely on websites from the following URLs:
Click all that apply.
.edu
.org
.mil
.gov
If you wanted to find more information about Missouri's natural resources, what would the best source be?
Historical fiction that takes place in Missouri
A dictionary
Newspaper article about economy
Nonfiction text about Missouri's resources
What is the BEST research question about the railroads and the region's economy?
Who invented the railroads?
How long are the railroads in Missouri?
How do the railroads impact the region's economy?
Why do we have railroads?
Based only on domain name, which of the following websites is most likely to contain authoritative information?
http://reputableinformation.edu
http://reputableinformation.org
http://reputableinformation.com
http://reputableinformation.gov
Which of the following is NOT a common criteria for evaluating a source
fun
currency
authority
bias
Which source would be most useful for a persuasive essay with this thesis?
Community service should be mandatory.
A. the opinion of your next-door neighbor on whether or not he enjoys community service
B. a scientific article on the benefits of community service
C. an encyclopedia article from the 1950s on different types of community service
When should you cite a source?
each time you write an idea that is your own
each time you write a fact or idea that's not your own
each time you write a word that the reader may not know
each time you include your own photo or drawing
Which statement is true?
If you quote less than three lines from a book, you don't have to cite it.
If you quote information from a web site, you don't have to cite it.
If you quote information from a print or digital source, you must cite it.
If you state your opinion in your research paper, you must cite it.
You must still acknowledge your source when you...
use exact quotations from the source
paraphrase the source
summarize the source
all of these
MLA requires two types of citation. What are they?
in-text citations & works cited page
bibliography & works cited page
in-text citations & signal phrases
works cited page & paraphrase
Read the following prompt:
Technology has become an important part of people’s lives. Children are growing up surrounded by advertising, digital media, and more. They have greater access to tablets, computers, movies, and other media. Is technology becoming a threat to childhood? Should regulations be in place to protect children?
What is the best research question for the prompt?
What forms of media do children use the most often?
Why is technology becoming such an important part of people’s lives?
What effect does technology have on children’s development?
How can technology influence people?
