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.
When should a student writing a research-based paper directly quote a research text instead of paraphrasing or summarizing it?
Iggy is revising the following excerpt from his research-based essay on the effectiveness of animal shelters. Behaviorists studied sheltered animals to determine whether these animals showed increased signs of stress. These clinicians hypothesized that behaviors such as whale eye are much more prevalent in shelter inhabitants. Which revisions should Iggy make to best improve the readability for his audience (tenth grade classmates and his teacher)?
Which keywords would be most effective to find research on the development of a cure for slowing down or decelerating human aging?
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.
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
Which queries best evaluate sources for a research-based essay on the most effective types of physical activity? Select three options.Is the author of this researched source unbiased? Does the author have a degree from a good college?Can this source be accessed in HTML and PDF format?Does the source contain research that was conducted recently?Is the publisher of this source a valid and reliable source of information?
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.The student cites an article about how the first political campaigns were funded.The student analyzes the writing prompt to establish a purpose for writing.The student edits the writing and uses MLA formatting to properly cite evidence.The student creates an outline with topics, reasons, and supporting evidence.The student synthesizes information from articles about Abraham Lincoln’s campaign.
Which source would be most reliable for researching the most effective types of physical activity for high school students?
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).
Which of the following is an example of copyright infringement?
Read another excerpt from Colleen’s research-based essay on trends in education. (1) One trend certain to remain, and even expand, is the trend toward integrating technology into the classroom. (2) In many districts, the classroom has been transformed into a high-tech zone, other districts are lagging, due to a lack of either resources or vision. (3) According to research, the most successful districts incorporate technology at a much higher rate of computer equipment per student than the least successful districts (Pellegrin 14).
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?
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.
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).
Read the prompt for Kimi’s essay.Cell phone use has a detrimental impact on student learning. Write a research-based essay to inform readers about why this statement is valid. Properly cite research evidence to educate the audience about the topic.
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.
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