- What
statement is most correct about research paper format?
a) Basic research paper format is the only format you should ever use on a college paper. If you use it, you will definitely get A.
b) Basic research paper format is a general guideline. You should let the topic and specific assignment direct your writing and organization.
c) Basic research paper format fits all writing assignments. You should follow it explicitly
d) There is no such thing as basic research paper format.
2.What is the purpose of introduction?
a) The introduction grabs your reader’s attention and sets up the topic.
b) The introduction gives details about all of the points you will make in your research paper.
c) The introduction restates the assignment as the teacher explained it.
d) The introduction lets your teacher to know you better.
3.Which of the following is not a correct function of the thesis statement?
a) It states the main idea of your research paper.
b) It asks a question of the reader.
c) It sets the limits on the topic.
d) It indicates the organization of your paper
4.The best placement of your thesis statement is:
a) At the beginning of the introduction
b) In the middle of the introduction
c) At the end of your introduction.
d) In its own paragraph after the introduction.
5.Which of the following statements is not true about transitions:
a) Transitions are used both within and between paragraphs.
b) Transitions can fix organizational problems of your paper.
c) Transitions help ideas and paragraphs connect to each other and the thesis
6.An effective conclusion:
a) Introduces new information.
b) Restates the thesis in the exact same words.
c) Ties together all of the many points of your research paper.
d) Leaves at least one issue unresolved, so the reader can continue to think about it.
7.Which of the following is the least effective ways to conclude your research paper:
a) A call to action.
b) A call for further research.
c) An emotional appeal to the reader.
d) A solution or recommendation.
8.An effective research paper have unity, which means:
a) The research paper ties to all other papers written in this class.
b) A single idea or thesis continues throughout the research paper.
c) You should not discuss opposing viewpoints.
d) Unity is not important.
9.Some benefits of citing sources include:
a) Maintaining credibility as an author.
b) Helping your readers locate your research materials to continue the research process.
c) Feeling pride and ownership of your work.
d) All of the above.
10. Which of the following is the best definition of plagiarism:
a) Plagiarism is the act of passing off another’s work or product as your own.
b) Plagiarism is the careful and correct documentation of research in your research paper.
c) Plagiarism is the intentional act of cheating on a test in the testing center.
11. Which of the following is not a typically accepted format for documenting academic papers?
a) MLA referencing style
b) APA citation style
c) Turabian referencing style
d) Arabian citation style
12. Which of the following is not a form of plagiarism?
a) Claiming that any portion of another person's writing or ideas is your own work.
b) Summarizing, paraphrasing, or quoting from sources without accurately citing information.
c) Using information from a source in a way that is inconsistent with the original author's intentions.
d) Using common knowledge information in your paper without documenting your source.
13. A direct quote consists of:
a) The specific words and sentences used by a source.
b) Information you read in your material.
c) Information you hear directly from a source.
d) A sentence directed explicitly at the reader of your research paper.
14. Documentation of your research is only required if:
a) Your research paper is more than
five pages long.
b) You have more than one source.
c) Your teacher explicitly asks for it.
d) It is always required if your research paper contains quotes or paraphrases from a source.
15. Which of the following is not a situation that requires documentation:
a) When using common knowledge facts.
b) When summarizing.
c) When paraphrasing.
d) When quoting.
16. What information goes in the header along with the page number in APA research paper?
a) Your last name
b) Two or three words from the title.
c) The date.
d)
The name
of the class.
17. How do I format the reference page for APA research paper?
a) The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line should be indented one-half inch. The entire page should be double spaced.
b) All lines of each source should be flush against the left side. The entire page should be double spaced.
c) All lines of each source should be centered and single spaced.
d) The first line of each source should be flush against the left side, while the second line should be indented one-half inch. There should be two spaces between each entry, but the entries themselves should be single spaced.
18. What is the abstract?
a) The abstract is a 120-summary of you thesis including your thesis and main points. It should be as brief as possible.
b) The abstract is a biographical piece that describes the author. It should be no longer than 250 words.
c) The abstract explains why you wrote the paper and the process you went through during research and composition.
d) The abstract can be as long as you need to describe the main points of your paper and the thesis.
19. Starting at the top, in what order should the items at the top be listed in MLA research paper?
a) Student’s name, teacher’s name, class, and date.
b) Date, student’s name, class, and teacher’s name.
c) Student’s name, date, teachers’ name, and class.
d) Student’s name, class, date, and teacher’s name.
20. Where should I put the page number in MLA research paper?
a) Top left corner.
b) Bottom center.
c) Top right corner.
d) Bottom right corner.