Deck 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas

Question 1

A keyword search relies on

A)librarians and assistants to help you.
B)extensive knowledge of computer software.
C)use of natural language.
D)an understanding of computer hardware.

Answer 1

use of natural language.

Question 2

__________ is a drafting technique where you write whatever comes to mind without censorship.

Answer 2

Freewriting

Question 3

A first draft must

A)have no spelling or punctuation errors.
B)be ready to show to your instructor.
C)have exactly the right tone.
D)create the initial structure and content of your document.

Answer 3

create the initial structure and content of your document.

Question 4

Which of the following is a warning sign that an article on the Internet may NOT be valid and trustworthy?

A)A noted authority wrote the article.
B)The article is poorly organized and contains grammatical and spelling errors.
C)The article originally was published in a journal.
D)The article cites statistics and polls.

Question 5

Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are _________ ______ .

Question 6

Identifying your purpose for writing helps you

A)choose a topic.
B)understand your audience.
C)write without grammatical mistakes.
D)focus on what you want your document to accomplish.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

A)pasting a section from an Internet source onto your essay
B)turning in an essay from a Web site that gives away free research papers
C)paraphrasing information in an essay without citing the source
D)all of the above
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 8

Avoiding plagiarism includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)setting off quotes with quotation marks.
B)citing sources of quotes or paraphrases.
C)avoiding using any ideas from research sources.
D)paraphrasing important ideas from research sources.

Question 9

The periodical area in the library holds

A)the latest books listed in the library's card catalog.
B)sequels to films in the library's video collection.
C)reference works,including encyclopedias.
D)recent issues of popular and scholarly magazines,journals,and newspapers.

Question 10

A creative technique that involves generating ideas about a topic without judgment is known as

A)planning.
B)drafting.
C)evaluating.
D)brainstorming.

Question 11

Restating a quotation in your own words and sentence structure is called __________.

Question 12

Revising enables you to do all of the following EXCEPT

A)fine-tune your first draft.
B)finish the writing process and hand your document to your instructor.
C)rewrite and strengthen sections of your draft.
D)use your critical thinking skills to evaluate your first draft.

Question 13

A library search strategy will take you from

A)specific reference works to general reference works.
B)general reference works to specific reference works.
C)encyclopedias to almanacs.
D)encyclopedias to the Internet.

Question 14

You should seek help from a librarian

A)after you've spent hours researching with little success.
B)when you can't find a particular source.
C)when you're having trouble navigating the library's computer databases.
D)b and c

Question 15

A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT

A)explain your writing style.
B)tell readers what they should expect from your written presentation.
C)link together your topic,purpose,and commitment to your audience.
D)appear near the beginning of your document.

Question 16

Using analytical thinking to evaluate sources involves investigating all of the following EXCEPT

A)the level of expertise of the author.
B)how the material is coded in the library.
C)the reliability of the source.
D)whether the source is current.

Question 17

_____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions.

Question 18

The section of a library where encyclopedias,directories,dictionaries,almanacs,and atlases are found is called the __________ area.

Question 19

The writing process includes all of the following EXCEPT

A)planning.
B)drafting.
C)typing.
D)revising and editing.

Question 20

When beginning research on the Internet,you should

A)be prepared to use several search engines.
B)use only one of the best search engines.
C)download essays already written about your subject.
D)ask politely if the library staff has any CD-ROM engines.

Question 21

Each paragraph you write should have a ________ _________ that states the paragraph's main idea.

Question 22

You __________ a paper by correcting technical mistakes in spelling,grammar,punctuation,and style consistency.

Question 23

You __________ a paper by critically evaluating the word choice,paragraph structure,and style of the first draft.

Question 24

The __________ is the statement or paragraph that indicates your paper is complete.

Question 25

Words and phrases that connect thoughts are called __________.