Which of these describes a well-written thesis statement?
It states a specific claim and reflects the main idea.
Select THREE that explain why you should use transition words and phrases throughout your research paper.
Using transitions helps your paper to be more cohesive, helps the reader to better comprehend the main points and arguments, and aids the organization and flow of the essay.
Which type of writing has the purpose of convincing the reader to change his or her mind or actions?
persuasive writing
If you wanted to restrict your internet search to exclude sites with certain words, which symbol or word would you use?
NOT/-
Which of these is a benefit of creating an outline for a research paper?
It allows you to see where your main points and sub points need more development.
Which does NOT need parenthetical documentation?
original comments
Failing to give credit to the source of information gathered from research is ______.
plagiarizing
Writing a ______ involves putting the main idea of a passage in your own words.
summary
The ______ of a research paper should begin with the restated thesis and should highlight the significance of the topic.
conclusion
According to MLA style, the entries on a works-cited list are organized _______.
alphabetically
Which symbol is used in a Boolean search to find websites with similar words?
~
What does research writing involve?
selecting, interpreting, synthesizing, and communicating information about a topic
A _______ is a translation or restatement of the passage in your own words.
paraphrase
According to MLA style, the entries on a works-cited list are ______.
double-spaced
The majority of the information in a research essay should be _____ from research sources.
paraphrased and summarized
Original documents, such as eyewitness accounts, are called _________ sources.
primary
____________ allows your reader to easily find the source of information from research by consulting the works-cited list.
Parenthetical documentation
________a set of instructions for locating books and other library resources.
MLA style
The purpose of __________ is to convince the reader to change his or her mind or actions.
Persuasive writing
A(n) __________ allows you to narrow or broaden your search criteria to navigate the internet more efficiently.
Boolean search
Use a(n) ________ to find books and other library resources related to your topic.
online catalog
A(n) __________ source is one written about a primary source.
secondary
_____________ involves selecting, interpreting, synthesizing, and communicating information about a topic.
Research writing
A major research question should be ________ and able to be answered through research.
open-ended
