Research Paper Concepts Quiz

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    Which type of statements are better for a research paper?

    • Unqualified statements that assert an undeniable truth, such as "cell phones cause cancer."
    • Qualified statements that allow for the possibility that you are wrong, such as "the evidence shown suggests that cell phone users may be more likely to get cancer than non-users."
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  • 2. 

    What types of sources are suitable for research papers?

    • Wikipedia

    • Blogs

    • Academic journals, newspaper articles, websites with ".edu" or ".org" endings, or other academic sources with authors that stand by their data and assertions

    • Personal Experience and Anecdotal Evidence

    • Webpages with no authors

    Correct Answer
    A. Academic journals, newspaper articles, websites with ".edu" or ".org" endings, or other academic sources with authors that stand by their data and assertions
    Explanation
    The requirements for a research paper's sources are even more strict than an argument or narrative's. Stick to only the best, ACADEMIC sources. Generally, it must be written by someone with "Ph.D" after their name!

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  • 3. 

    What is the function of a research paper?

    • To entertain

    • To inform

    • To reflect

    • To tell a story

    Correct Answer
    A. To inform
    Explanation
    Research is informative writing. It is designed to find facts and give them to the reader.

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  • 4. 

    How many people should you give your survey to?

    • As many people as possible--at least 30 or 40.

    • I only need to give it to 10 or 20 people

    Correct Answer
    A. As many people as possible--at least 30 or 40.
    Explanation
    when making statistical inferences, more=better!

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  • 5. 

    True or False:It is OK to use "I" and "we" in a research paper. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Do not use the first or second person pronouns. Instead, you may use the passive voice in research papers.

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    Describe the writing style of a research paper.

    • Easy to read with a pleasant, conversational tone, interesting rhetorical devices, and lots of creative writing

    • Strictly informative with a straightforward style, fewer fancy writing techniques and lots of simple facts.

    Correct Answer
    A. Strictly informative with a straightforward style, fewer fancy writing techniques and lots of simple facts.
    Explanation
    Inform, and only inform. Do not include flowery language, artistic introductions or philosophical conclusions.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these genres has the highest ethos?

    • A narrative

    • An argument

    • A research paper

    Correct Answer
    A. A research paper
    Explanation
    A research paper has the highest ethos because it is based on extensive research and includes credible sources. It presents information objectively and provides evidence to support its claims. The ethos of a research paper is established through its rigorous methodology, use of reliable data, and adherence to academic standards. This genre is commonly associated with scholarly and scientific writing, which requires a high level of credibility and expertise.

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  • 8. 

    List the required sections of our research paper.

    Correct Answer
    introduction, methods, findings, analysis, works cited
    intro, procedures, results, conclusion, list of references
    Explanation
    The required sections of a research paper include an introduction, methods, findings, analysis, works cited, and a conclusion. The introduction provides an overview of the research topic, the methods section explains the research design and methodology, the findings section presents the results of the study, the analysis section interprets and discusses the findings, and the works cited section lists the sources referenced in the paper. The conclusion summarizes the main points and implications of the study. The given answer includes all these sections, making it the correct answer.

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