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WorksheetsResearch Paper Process: Argumentative Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Gathering credible sources: What is the best way to determine if a source is credible?
Choose sources that use a lot of emotional language
Only consider sources that agree with your own opinion
Select sources that have a flashy website design
Check for the author's expertise, the publication's reputation, and the presence of citations and references.
Gathering credible sources: Why is it important to use a variety of sources in a research paper?
To confuse the readers
To ensure the credibility and reliability of the information presented in the research paper.
To make the paper longer
To show off the researcher's knowledge
Gathering credible sources: What are some examples of credible sources for a research paper?
Peer-reviewed journals, academic books, government websites, reputable news outlets
Wikipedia articles
Blogs and personal websites
Social media posts
Organizing evidence and arguments: What is the purpose of organizing evidence and arguments in a research paper?
To confuse the reader and make the paper less convincing
To make the paper longer and more difficult to read
To present a clear and logical flow of ideas, making the research paper more persuasive and convincing.
To hide the main points and make the paper less persuasive
Organizing evidence and arguments: How can you effectively structure your evidence to support your argument?
Include irrelevant arguments
Present evidence in a disorganized manner
Use random and unrelated evidence
Use a logical and organized approach
Organizing evidence and arguments: What are some common methods for organizing evidence and arguments in a research paper?
Problem/Solution or Cause/ Effect
Chronological order, order of importance, and spatial order
Claim: What is the definition of a claim in a research paper?
A claim in a research paper is a type of financial compensation for the researchers involved.
A claim in a research paper is a type of lawsuit filed against the author of the paper.
A claim in a research paper is a statement that asserts a point, belief, or conclusion about a particular topic or issue.
A claim in a research paper is a popular brand of adhesive bandages.
Claim: Why is it important to clearly state your claim in a research paper?
To confuse the reader
To hide the main argument
To help the reader understand the main argument of the paper.
To make the paper longer
Claim: How can you ensure that your claim is specific and focused in a research paper?
By making the claim as general as possible
By using ambiguous language and vague terms
By clearly defining the scope of the claim and avoiding broad or vague statements.
By including as many different topics as possible
Claim: What is the role of a counterclaim in a research paper?
To distract the reader from the main argument
To strengthen the main argument by addressing and refuting opposing viewpoints.
To make the paper longer
To confuse the reader
Gathering credible sources: Why is it important to cite the sources used in a research paper?
To make the paper longer
To show off the researcher's knowledge
To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.
To confuse the readers
Organizing evidence and arguments: Why is it important to have a clear and concise conclusion in a research paper?
To confuse the reader and make the paper less convincing
To make the paper longer and more difficult to read
To summarize the main points and reinforce the argument of the paper.
To hide the main points and make the paper less persuasive
MLA Citations: How should you cite a website in MLA format?
Author's Last name, First name. "Title of the Article or Individual Page." Title of the Website, Name of the Publisher, Date of Publication in Day Month Year format, URL.
Title of the Website, Author's First name, Last name. "Title of the Article or Individual Page." Date of Publication in Day Month Year format, URL.
URL, Author's Last name, First name. "Title of the Article or Individual Page." Title of the Website, Date of Publication in Day Month Year format.
"Title of the Article or Individual Page." Author's First name, Last name. Title of the Website, Date of Publication in Day Month Year format, URL.
