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Question 2. 2. Which of the following DOES NOT describe a characteristic of news, trade, and
popular sources? (Points : 1)
They may be subject to editorial review or review by industry practitioners.
They make assertions without always providing readers with verification of evidence.
They are written primarily to educate or entertain.
They use a broad citation system to document sources.
Question 10. 10. Which of the following makes researchers passive rather than active in the
research process? (Points : 1)
Simply summarizing what other researchers have already published
Building on the previously published work of others
Showing relationship of current study to previously published work
Challenging well-established conclusions of other researchers and publications
Question 12. 12. Choose the best topic sentence. (Points : 1)
Although pets walk on bare paws and may shed hair or fur, they should be permitted in
restaurants because they are more clean and hygienic than most people in my family.
There are a number of dog breeds that do not shed fur; instead, they grow hair.
All dogs go to heaven.
Question 13. 13. Which of the following is the BEST definition of small-scale research project?
(Points : 1)
An insightful explanation of the current knowledge on a topic
A summary that does not contribute to the larger discussion
A project that tries to answer complex research questions
An expression of one’s personal beliefs on a subject
Question 14. 14. Which of the following will likely confuse your reader when describing your
basic topic? (Points : 1)
Insight into your perspective
Extensive details about your topic
Comparison to similar topics
Contrasts with familiar topics
Question 18. 18. Academic reading entails all of the following traits, EXCEPT (Points : 1)
solving complex problems.
taking a defensible stance on a hot topic.
looking for errors of logic.
probing for problematic assumptions.
Question 19. 19. Why does letting go of expectations enhance a writer’s understanding of a
topic? (Points : 1)
Playing with ideas is important form of exploration.
Planners use writing to express what they already know.
Thinking and writing are separate activities and need to be respected as such.
Pressure to produce definitive ideas is helpful in the early stages.
Question 20. 20. What is the BEST reason to compose “healthy paragraphs” based on an
article? (Points : 1)
To reinforce your assumptions
To record only the claims you support
To document essential ideas you want to expand upon
To capture data or statistics
Question 24. 24. Which of the following reasons is the LEAST likely cause of plagiarism?
(Points : 1)
A belief that all information is common knowledge
The pressure to succeed at all costs
A failure to understand what constitutes plagiarism
Thinking that no one will ever notice the plagiarism
Question 25. 25. Choose the best topic sentence. (Points : 1)
Determination is a key trait in a strong leader and can be learned and developed in many
ways.
Good leaders are determined to lead.
Barak Obama is a strong leader because he is an orator and has a casual approach.
Question 26. 26. Using the acronym “BEAM” helps researchers in which of the following
ways? (Points : 1)
It teaches students how to find sources in the library and how to use them in research.
It helps students remember the different types of sources by using an everyday term.
It makes the different types of writing abstract and complex.
It helps students learn new vocabulary words.
Question 28. 28. “How can you say Celine Dion’s music is not great? She has sold over 20
million albums.” This is an example of (Points : 1)
the scapegoating fallacy.
the false dilemma fallacy.
the loaded-question fallacy.
an appeal-to-popularity fallacy.
Question 31. 31. The primary purpose of a literature review is to do which of the following?
(Points : 1)
Expose the errors of researchers from a competing institution
Offer the final word on a controversial topic
Personally contribute to an ongoing field of inquiry
Publish and earn scholarly income
Question 36. 36. Which of the following are the BEST types of quotes to choose? (Points : 1)
Quotes that include long passages of dense information and data
Quotes that give you an opportunity to intervene in a debate
Quotes that confirm your thesis
Quotes which are self-evident
Question 37. 37. A general rule of thumb for using lists in a paper is to limit the number of
items to ten or fewer. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 39. 39. Peer review is NOT able to provide us with which of the following? (Points :
1)
Careful interpretations
Conclusive evidence
Alternative perspectives
Reasonable accuracy
Question 40. 40. Which of the following characteristics is NOT an expected outcome of a
research project? (Points : 1)
Frustrations and challenges occur in the writing process.
New perspectives will occur.
You will forge a solitary path to the answer.
Your voice will inform a community of scholars.
Question 42. 42. When using the BEAM style of evaluation, which of the following is
UNLIKELY to occur? (Points : 1)
Writers will probably meet all research needs.
Writers will need multiple examples of all four kinds of sources.
Any single source will probably feature more than one of the BEAM categories.
Writers will only need one source to serve all four functions.
Question 50. 50. Which of the following is the BEST way to begin the research process? (Points
: 1)
Look for information that only supports your views.
Look for information that is easiest to access.
Look for a compelling conversation among scholars.
Look for a social experiment on popular television.
Question 53. 53. The correct order for Roman Numerals is (Points : 1)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7…
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII…
I, II, III, IIII, X, XI, XII, XIII…
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6…
Question 54. 54. To assess research needs, a researcher should begin with WHICH ONE of the
following elements? (Points : 1)
Develop an initial set of research questions.
Review theories relevant to the research question.
Find background, exhibit, argument, and method (BEAM) sources.
Write a draft of the thesis statement.
Question 55. 55. Abstracts are useful in helping researchers accomplish all of the following,
EXCEPT (Points : 1)
previewing significant findings.
describing the problem.
gathering comprehensive data.
presenting conclusions.
Question 56. 56. Ideas and information that constitute common knowledge don’t need to be
cited. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 58. 58. “Everyone from that department is untrustworthy.” This is an example of
(Points : 1)
the post-hoc fallacy.
the red-herring fallacy.
the group-think fallacy.
the hasty-generalization fallacy.
Question 59. 59. A researcher can tell that questions are coherent by all of the following results,
EXCEPT (Points : 1)
the essential questions are unrelated to one another.
the supporting questions are connected to essential questions.
the scope of the project is limited and possible.
the research is focused on a specific purpose.
Question 64. 64. Always spell out a number in words if it begins a sentence. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 65. 65. How does a verbal, everyday argument DIFFER from an academic argument?
(Points : 1)
A verbal, everyday argument allows writers to report facts clearly.
A verbal, everyday argument enables academic readers to access summaries other
viewpoints.
A verbal, everyday argument encourages you to win over an opponent’s.
A verbal, everyday argument creates an opportunity to calmly consider another person’s
perspective.
Question 73. 73. Scholarly work guarantees all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT
(Points : 1)
credible arguments.
accurate information not subject to debate.
criticism of other researchers’ work.
important methods used to interpret evidence.
Question 75. 75. Which of the following is NOT a reason a parent topic is a good starting point?
(Points : 1)
Parent topics provide a general framework from which to get started.
Parent topics provide a context for the debate.
Parent topics show how your topic relates to larger issues.
Parent topics create boundaries and limitations to maintain focus.