Question 1

WRITING A THESIS STATEMENT
This activity will give you practice in writing an effective thesis-one that is neither too broad nor too narrow for the supporting points in an essay. An added value of the activity is that sometimes you will construct your thesis after you have decided what your supporting points will be. Thus, you can gain experience here in writing a thesis that stems from a set of supporting points.
-Thesis
a. All the resorts, from beaches to mountains to amusement parks, charge top dollar at this
time.
b. The heat and humidity during the summer months make traveling extremely uncomfortable.
c. Highways, campsites, and motels are jammed with other vacationers.
2. Thesis
a. Daydreaming allows us to exercise our imaginations.
b. Time spent daydreaming can aid relaxation and help eliminate stress.
c. Often, solutions to difficult problems pop into the mind while a person daydreams.
3. Thesis
a. Cutting down on salt will reduce water retention and that bloated feeling.
b. Salt reduction may also help hypertension.
c. Without salt, the natural flavors of food come through.
4. Thesis
a. A digital camera permits on-the-spot deletion of poorly-shot photos.
b. Digital cameras are lightweight and compact.
c. Digital cameras have the capacity to hold many consecutive photos.

Accepted Answer

The answer of WRITING A THESIS STATEMENT
This activity will give...

Question 2

_____ You may have to choose another topic for your paper if neither books nor articles are available for your research.

Accepted Answer

If there are no books or articles available on your topic, it indicates a lack of existing research or resources, which may necessitate choosing a different topic for your paper to ensure you have enough information to support your research.

Question 3

____A Web site's reliability can be determined by its domain.

Accepted Answer

The domain of a website (such as .com, .org, .edu) can provide some initial insight into the nature of the website, but it does not guarantee the site's reliability or credibility. Evaluation should also consider the content's quality, authorship, and the site's purpose.

Question 4

A scratch outline for a research paper should be written
A) after developing a working thesis.
B) before gathering any information.
C) after writing a formal outline.
D) after writing a first draft.

Accepted Answer

A scratch outline should be written after developing a working thesis because it helps organize the main ideas and supporting details that will be researched and included in the paper.

Question 5

When writing a scratch outline for your paper, include your thesis and
A) your notes. 
B) your sources. 
C) areas of support for the thesis.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

A scratch outline should include the thesis and areas of support for the thesis to organize the main points and structure of the paper.

Question 6

_____ The "Works Cited" at the end of a paper must include all the sources actually used plus any other sources the writer has read.

Accepted Answer

The "Works Cited" section should only include the sources that were actually cited within the paper, not all sources the writer has read.

Question 7

The Modern Language Association's (MLA) style dictates that _____________.
A) URLs should be included in Web entries.
B) Titles of books and periodicals should be italicized.
C) In citing a Web page that has no publication date, you can include a date of access at the end of your citation.
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

The Modern Language Association (MLA) style guidelines include all of these rules: including URLs for web entries, italicizing titles of books and periodicals, and including a date of access for web pages that lack a publication date.

Question 8

Notes for your research paper may be in the form of
A) direct quotations. 
B) summaries. 
C) paraphrasing.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

Notes for a research paper can include direct quotations, summaries, and paraphrasing, as all these forms are valid ways to record and reference information from sources.

Question 9

FILL-IN: Two common purposes of papers are 1) to make and defend a _______________ and 2) to present information on a subject.

Accepted Answer

The answer of FILL-IN: Two common purposes of papers are...

Question 10

Which of the following shows the correct format for a "Works Cited" entry?
A) Dennis Lehane. Mystic River. New York: HarperCollins, 2001. Print.
B) Lehane, Dennis. Mystic River. HarperCollins, 2001.
C) Mystic River. Dennis Lehane. New York: HarperCollins, 2001. Print.
D) Lehane, Dennis. "Mystic River," New York: HarperCollins, 2001. Print.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following shows the correct...

Question 11

_____ It's best to take notes for a research paper on loose-leaf or notebook paper.

Accepted Answer

Taking notes for a research paper is more efficient and organized when using digital tools or note cards, as they allow for easier sorting, editing, and referencing compared to loose-leaf or notebook paper.

Question 12

A research paper should be narrow and deep rather than broad and shallow. Which of the following topics would be most suited for a ten-page or so research paper?
a. Endangered species c. Tigers
b. Animals d. Reasons tigers are on the
endangered species list

Accepted Answer

The answer of A research paper should be narrow and...

Quiz 1: College Writing Skills with Readings

_____ You may have to choose another topic for your paper if neither books nor articles are available for your research.

____A Web site's reliability can be determined by its domain.

A scratch outline for a research paper should be written

When writing a scratch outline for your paper, include your thesis and

_____ The "Works Cited" at the end of a paper must include all the sources actually used plus any other sources the writer has read.

The Modern Language Association's (MLA) style dictates that _____________.

Notes for your research paper may be in the form of

FILL-IN: Two common purposes of papers are 1) to make and defend a _______________ and 2) to present information on a subject.

Which of the following shows the correct format for a "Works Cited" entry?

_____ It's best to take notes for a research paper on loose-leaf or notebook paper.

A research paper should be narrow and deep rather than broad and shallow. Which of the following topics would be most suited for a ten-page or so research paper? a. Endangered species c. Tigers b. Animals d. Reasons tigers are on the endangered species list