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Research Process and Skills Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1.

The first step in the research process is:

a)

Take notes

b)

Choose a topic

c)

Create a presentation

d)

Write a conclusion

2.

A strong research question should be:

a)

Too broad to research

b)

Impossible to answer

c)

Clear, specific, and researchable

d)

A yes/no question only

3.

When evaluating a source, you should check for:

a)

Popularity only

b)

Credibility, accuracy, and purpose

c)

Amount of pictures

d)

Whether your friend used it

4.

Creating an outline helps you:

a)

Finish your paper faster

b)

Organize ideas and main points

c)

Avoid reading your sources

d)

Skip writing a draft

5.

The final step of the research process is usually:

a)

Gather sources

b)

Revise and present findings

c)

Write your thesis last

d)

Brainstorm questions

6.

Explain the difference between a topic and a research question.

4 lines
7.

Why is it important to use multiple credible sources when researching?

4 lines
8.

What is a thesis statement, and why is it important?

4 lines
9.

How does paraphrasing differ from quoting? Why might a researcher choose one over the other?

4 lines
10.

Describe one thing you can do to avoid plagiarism in your research work.

4 lines
11.

Put the steps of the research process in the correct order (1–5).

a)

Present / publish the final product

b)

Write and revise draft

c)

Create a thesis and outline

d)

Evaluate and gather credible sources

e)

Narrow the topic / develop a research question

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)