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Which source would be most reliable for researching the most effective types of physical activity for high school students?

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a blog post from a high school student who discusses his after-school activities with his friends and posts humorous photos
B
an online article written by a personal trainer who is looking for new clients and who posts about client success stories
C
an article from a university that uses advanced statistics to determine the total calorie loss for 10 different physical activities
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an article in an online exercise magazine written by a parent who is concerned about her child’s obsession with video games
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Read the paragraph that Deepak wrote to explain how he used a checklist to revise his paper.I checked my transitions to make sure they made sense. I also reread my sentences to determine whether they were too similar in style and length. I fixed a couple to add variety. I found one or two words that needed extended definitions and added them. I made sure that I summarized all research evidence throughout the paper.

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He should try to keep all of his sentences the same length.
B
He should use more than one technique to integrate his evidence.
C
He should make sure he has a transition for every sentence in the paper.
D
He should avoid extended definitions that provide too much information.
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Read the research question.Why do high school students not spend enough time doing physical activity each day?Which statement is the best evaluation of the research question?

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It is too biased; this research question contains an opinion and cannot be answered through research.
B
It is clear and complex; this research question has a single focus that can be researched and discussed.
C
It is too broad; this research question is unfocused and would be too difficult to discuss in a single research essay.
D
It is too narrow; this research question is limited to high school students, which is not a large enough group to research.
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When should a student writing a research-based paper directly quote a research text instead of paraphrasing or summarizing it?

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when the words quoted are specific and unique
B
when the person quoted is an expert in his or her field
C
when a paragraph does not yet have a direct quote
D
when a summary or paraphrase would take too long to write
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A student is completing a research-based informative essay on the history of presidential campaigns. Which steps take place in the prewriting stage? Select three options.

A
The student cites an article about how the first political campaigns were funded.
B
The student analyzes the writing prompt to establish a purpose for writing.
C
The student edits the writing and uses MLA formatting to properly cite evidence.
D
The student creates an outline with topics, reasons, and supporting evidence.
E
The student synthesizes information from articles about Abraham Lincoln’s campaign.
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Read the description a student gave about how she wrote her research paper.Once I analyzed the prompt, I was able to determine my purpose and audience. Since I knew it was a research-based essay, I found several valid sources, making sure to write citation information for each, so I could use the citations in my paper and on my Works Cited page. Then I wrote a research question by synthesizing the information from my source. Finally, I created an outline that I could use to organize my writing. I was ready to write my first draft.

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She should have begun the whole writing process by creating an outline.
B
She should have written a research question before conducting research.
C
She should have found one valid source in order to write a research question.
D
She should have decided on a purpose and audience before analyzing the prompt.
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Which rules must be followed for an MLA citation to be correct? Select four options.The author’s name, if known, must be included.Both opening and closing quotation marks must be used when quoting directly from a text. The complete citation must be added to the works cited page.The author’s name should be included only if the source is a book.A parenthetical citation must be included before the quotation from the source.The author’s name can be placed either before the quotation or within parentheses. A closing quotation mark should be eliminated if the quotation is longer than one line.

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The author’s name, if known, must be included.
B
Both opening and closing quotation marks must be used when quoting directly from a text.
C
The complete citation must be added to the works cited page.
D
The author’s name should be included only if the source is a book.
E
A parenthetical citation must be included before the quotation from the source.
F
The author’s name can be placed either before the quotation or within parentheses.
G
A closing quotation mark should be eliminated if the quotation is longer than one line.
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Read this summary of information found in two separate sources.The exploration of Mars by humans is possible if safe and efficient technology is created for the journey and the time spent on Mars.Which statements most likely provided the information for the summary? Select two options.Mars is the second-closest planet to Earth and can be observed in the night sky without special equipment.Astronauts will need to adapt to using advanced equipment and conducting complex operations farther and farther from Earth.Research aboard the International Space Station is leading to new discoveries about both Earth and the astronauts themselves.Since the end of the 19th century, Mars has been considered the planet most suitable and likely for exploration and even habitation.Novels by authors such as Ray Bradbury and Kim Stanley Robinson have led people to wonder if living on Mars is possible.

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Mars is the second-closest planet to Earth and can be observed in the night sky without special equipment.
B
Astronauts will need to adapt to using advanced equipment and conducting complex operations farther and farther from Earth.
C
Research aboard the International Space Station is leading to new discoveries about both Earth and the astronauts themselves.
D
Since the end of the 19th century, Mars has been considered the planet most suitable and likely for exploration and even habitation.
E
Novels by authors such as Ray Bradbury and Kim Stanley Robinson have led people to wonder if living on Mars is possible.
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in the conclusion of the paper
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in the introduction to the paper
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in the citations within the paper
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in the works cited at the end of the paper
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Panyin wants to use this research for her informative essay.Because organic foods are produced with few or no pesticides, organic foods are less likely to have harmful effects than conventional foods.Which topic sentence is best supported by this research?

A
Research shows that organic farms can coexist with traditional farms, to the benefit of both.
B
Research shows that organic foods pose less danger to human health than nonorganic foods.
C
Research shows that people who consume organic foods with no pesticides will live longer.
D
Research shows that pesticides used on fruit trees can have a negative impact on farmers.
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Panyin wants to use this research for her informative essay.Because organic foods are produced with few or no pesticides, organic foods are less likely to have harmful effects than conventional foods.Which topic sentence is best supported by this research?

A
Research shows that organic farms can coexist with traditional farms, to the benefit of both.
B
Research shows that organic foods pose less danger to human health than nonorganic foods.
C
Research shows that people who consume organic foods with no pesticides will live longer.
D
Research shows that pesticides used on fruit trees can have a negative impact on farmers.
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Read the excerpt from a research essay published in a printed book.Binge-watching television shows several times a week has a negative impact on people’s social lives. According to a study conducted by Dr. Cynthia Toles, adults who binge-watched more than one show a week were more prone to insomnia and a less-healthy diet. Further, "the process of watching several episodes of one show consecutively can cause changes to one’s sleep patterns” (Toles).

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add a citation after each sentence in the essay
B
include a page number after the author’s name
C
remove the reference to the name of the doctor
D
place an end quotation mark after the end parenthesis
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Read the excerpt. The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright— And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night. -from "The Walrus and the Carpenter” by Mother Goose

A
“The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might.”
B
Mother Goose begins to describe the oddity at the end of the first stanza, “And this was odd, because it was / The middle of the night.”
C
The sun was shining on the sea, / Shining with all his might:
D
The poem says this was odd because it was the middle of the night and the reader is left to wonder, “Why is it odd? How can it be sunny in the middle of the night?”
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Read this excerpt from Colleen’s research-based essay on trends in education.What was once a trend in education may now be considered passé, as research has transformed the field completely more than once over the past 30 years. The makerspace of today may no longer be used in five years; however, these places where students can gather for project-based learning and discovery seem popular enough to have staying power.

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The word passé requires an extended definition because it is foreign and might be unfamiliar to her intended audience.
B
The word makerspace requires an extended definition because it is complex and most likely unfamiliar to the audience of the paper.
C
The phrase staying power requires an extended definition because it is an infrequently used term that may confuse the audience.
D
No words require extended definitions; all potentially unfamiliar words are appropriately supported by context.
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Read this body paragraph from a research-based essay.Just as most high school students have a choice in what interests to pursue, their parents also have a choice. They must decide what role to play in nurturing their teens’ interests. According to research, a parent’s behavior toward a child engaged in an extracurricular activity directly affects the child’s behavior. Dr. Yuma Blankenship states that a parent’s behavior, such as emotional support and modeling, can influence a child’s beliefs and value system both in and out of the activity that the child is participating in (Knight 7).

A
The paragraph is sound but needs more supporting evidence to be complete.
B
The paragraph does not have a topic sentence, so it is only partially complete.
C
The paragraph needs to be completely revised, since it lacks focus and clarity.
D
The paragraph is less effective after the first sentence because of its disconnected ideas.
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Read the excerpt from a credible source for Mirai’s research-based essay on the effects of the declining bee population.Honeybees play a major role in the pollination of produce sold in the United States. Without the prolific support of honeybees, the nation’s agricultural economy will suffer losses as great as those in the bee population.

A
She should quote the first sentence directly, because it contains specific information that would be difficult to restate.
B
She should summarize the first sentence, because it describes the central argument of the essay in straightforward language.
C
She should quote the second sentence directly, because it establishes important supporting evidence in a unique way.
D
She should paraphrase the second sentence, because it presents basic knowledge that does not need to be cited.
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Erick is writing a research-based informative essay on the benefits of learning to code early in life. Which topic sentence most effectively introduces his essay?

A
Coding is the best way for young people to gain an edge on experience over their peers.
B
Coding is just one of many advantages that working with computers can offer a person in life.
C
If you code as a young person, then you can achieve your goals more quickly than others.
D
Coding is computer programming that, when studied at a young age, can lead to future benefits.
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Which source would be most reliable for researching the most effective types of physical activity for high school students?

A
a blog post from a high school student who discusses his after-school activities with his friends and posts humorous photos
B
an online article written by a personal trainer who is looking for new clients and who posts about client success stories
C
an article from a university that uses advanced statistics to determine the total calorie loss for 10 different physical activities
D
an article in an online exercise magazine written by a parent who is concerned about her child’s obsession with video games
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Read the excerpt. The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright— And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night. -from "The Walrus and the Carpenter” by Mother Goose

A
“The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might.”
B
Mother Goose begins to describe the oddity at the end of the first stanza, “And this was odd, because it was / The middle of the night.”
C
The sun was shining on the sea, / Shining with all his might:
D
The poem says this was odd because it was the middle of the night and the reader is left to wonder, “Why is it odd? How can it be sunny in the middle of the night?”
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Which rules must be followed for an MLA citation to be correct? Select four options.

A
The author’s name, if known, must be included.
B
Both opening and closing quotation marks must be used when quoting directly from a text.
C
The complete citation must be added to the works cited page.
D
The author’s name should be included only if the source is a book.
E
A parenthetical citation must be included before the quotation from the source.
F
The author’s name can be placed either before the quotation or within parentheses.
G
A closing quotation mark should be eliminated if the quotation is longer than one line.

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