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Research Paper Assignment Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary objective of the research paper assignment?

a)

To improve typing speed

b)

To argue agreement or disagreement with accepted explanations

c)

To learn computer programming

d)

To create a documentary film

2.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a credible source for research?

a)

Peer-reviewed journals

b)

Social media posts

c)

Government documents

d)

Academic publications

3.

How should direct quotes be cited in APA format?

a)

[Author, Year, p. X]

b)

(Author: Year: Page X)

c)

Author (Year, p. X)

d)

(Author, Year, p. X)

4.

What percentage of the rubric is allocated to 'Strength of argument'?

a)

15%

b)

10%

c)

25%

d)

30%

5.

Which font specification is required for the paper?

a)

11-point Arial

b)

12-point Times New Roman

c)

14-point Calibri

d)

10-point Helvetica

6.

What should be excluded from the conclusion?

a)

Final thoughts

b)

New information

c)

Thesis restatement

d)

Main point summary

7.

What is the recommended first step before writing the paper?

a)

Visit the writing center

b)

Create an outline

c)

Write the conclusion

d)

Format the title page

8.

Which component should appear in the introduction?

a)

Detailed methodology

b)

Reference list

c)

Thesis statement

d)

Counter arguments

9.

How should multiple authors be cited when using et al.?

a)

(Author1, Author2, Author3, Year)

b)

(Author1 et al., Year)

c)

(et al., Author1, Year)

d)

(Author1 & All, Year)

10.

What is listed as a key purpose of the assignment?

a)

To improve typing speed

b)

To develop public speaking skills

c)

To develop critical thinking skills

d)

To learn graphic design

11.

Which margin size is required for APA format?

a)

0.5 inch

b)

2 inches

c)

1.5 inches

d)

1 inch

12.

What should be done with counterarguments in the paper?

a)

Ignore them completely

b)

Place them in an appendix

c)

Address and refute them

d)

Save them for a separate paper

13.

Which resource is recommended for APA style guidance?

a)

Wikipedia

b)

APA Style

c)

Social media forums

d)

Personal blogs

14.

What is the weight given to "Use of credible sources" in the rubric?

a)

20%

b)

15%

c)

30%

d)

25%

15.

How should the reference list title be formatted?

a)

Underlined and left-aligned

b)

Italicized and right-aligned

c)

Centered and bold

d)

Centered without formatting

16.

What type of spacing is required for the paper?

a)

Single-spaced

b)

Triple-spaced

c)

Double-spaced

d)

1.5-spaced

17.

Which element is required on every page?

a)

Running head and page numbers

b)

Author's signature

c)

Course code

d)

Professor's name

18.

What is the correct way to format an in-text citation for a paraphrased idea in APA format?

a)

[Author, Year]

b)

(Author, Year)

c)

Author, Year

d)

Author (Year)

19.

Which section of the paper should include a summary of the research findings?

a)

Discussion

b)

Conclusion

c)

Abstract

d)

Introduction

20.

What topics will the research paper cover?

a)

Unsolved mysteries and conspiracy theories

b)

Short Stories

c)

Poetry

d)

Dystopian Literature