English Comp. Quiz
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ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence. replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses. All of the above None of the above |
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indirect quotes. paraphrased quotes. direct quotes. famous quotes. |
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the publication is forthcoming. there is no publishing date. there are no editors. there is more than one author. |
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Create a clear relationship between a few salient facts. Describe your topic in overly general or vague language. Avoid introducing abstract terms. Define and illustrate the terms you present. |
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It’s been raining for a week, and now it’s starting to snow. All the company cares about are it’s profits. Every dog loves its bone. All of the above |
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provide new information to reinterpret previous researchers’ findings. examine corrections to possible errors in previous research. repeat well-established information without further discussion. explore answers to questions arising from previous research. |
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Develop an initial set of research questions. Review theories relevant to the research question. Find background, exhibit, argument, and method (BEAM) sources. Write a draft of the thesis statement. |
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cited evidence from sources. an overview of the essay’s structure. an understanding of the connecting links. a definition of the purpose of each section. |
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A subject-specific database A field-specific database A general-purpose database A basic Google search |
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Establish the central questions that drive scholarly discussions. Be selective about the number of questions you ask. Make sure that questions are closely related to one another. Convey every question you seek to answer in the paper. |
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diversity of opinion. comprehensive scope. freedom from complications. open-ended interpretations. |
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To reinforce your assumptions To record only the claims you support To document essential ideas you want to expand upon To capture data or statistics |
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An insightful explanation of the current knowledge on a topic A summary that does not contribute to the larger discussion A project that tries to answer complex research questions An expression of one’s personal beliefs on a subject |
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Cambria 12 Times New Roman 12 Ariel 12 Helvetica 12 |
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To prove your idea is the best To bring a conversation to a close To win a debate on an issue To push a conversation forward |
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ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence. replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses. All of the above None of the above |
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Some love baseball, and others love football. Some love baseball and others love football. Some love baseball and, others love football. Some, love baseball and others love football. |
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via the World Wide Web. via Ashford Library databases. via the Google search engine. via the Bing search engine. |
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The researcher will get off track on the issue. The writer will lose focus on the main purpose. New data will complicate the issues and cause disarray. The researcher’s understanding will deepen. |
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It helps find sources that more directly address the topic question. It uses everyday language. It teaches the researcher new vocabulary terms. It helps researchers get hundreds or thousands of exact results. |
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Careful interpretations Conclusive evidence Alternative perspectives Reasonable accuracy |
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specific peer reviewed articles. useful database recommendations. the names of useful subject-specific resources. reference books. |
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incorrectly – affects is usually a noun. incorrectly – affects is usually a verb. correctly – affects is usually a noun. correctly – affects is usually a verb. |
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the scapegoating fallacy. the false dilemma fallacy. the loaded-question fallacy. an appeal-to-popularity fallacy. |
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Writers will probably meet all research needs. Writers will need multiple examples of all four kinds of sources. Any single source will probably feature more than one of the BEAM categories. Writers will only need one source to serve all four functions. |
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attaching the fragment to a nearby complete sentence. revising the fragment to include whatever is missing, such as a subject or verb. rewriting the fragment so that it expresses a complete thought. All of the above |
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They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue. They create upheaval around issues. They accept common practices and policies. They restate accepted wisdom on an issue. |
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The family cat snuggles with the children. The pack of dogs love to go hunting. There are a number of teams in the competition. Nobody likes that guy! |
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Give yourself a small window of time to understand and then move on to a more interesting piece. Concentrate on understanding the difficult parts of the writing before moving on to others. Try to connect reading with personal experiences. Consider how the reading changes your opinions about your topic. |
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Credibility Relevance of subject matter Ease with which it was found online Expertise of author |
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Reading to comprehend Reading to critique Reading to absorb Reading to understand |
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teeter-totter square peg evidence triangle |
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tool used to organize research efforts. a part of the revision process. located in the back of every textbook. available in the library. |
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They offer a good place to start research. They represent the full range of a particular field. You do not find what you need in a general database. Too many topics are covered in a general database. |
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they provide a short overview of the topic. they help researchers understand the specialized language of a field. they feature the most recent academic debates on the topic. they give readers a general sense of the important topics in the field. |
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Enclose all words from a source in quotation marks. Integrate your ideas with your source material without citing. Record all data about the source for your references page. Attribute all words and ideas to their correct author with in-text citations. |
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to give credit to other people. to enable readers to trace the logic of your argument. to make the cited writers feel important. to provide other researchers with important sources. |
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definitive answers to your topic question. examples and cases for evidence. an interpretative framework. multiple partners-in-inquiry. |
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To consider their biases To review the topic for themselves To adopt your opinion without considering other options To hold onto their opinions |
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The federal government has had a courteous and supportive relationship with Planned Parenthood and other women’s health facilities for decades; however, funding from federal coffers should not be spent on procedures that are deemed unethical and murderous in the eyes of taxpayers. In this paper, I will explain my views on abortion. This paper will show that women’s health issues are important in America today and why Planned Parenthood should continue to receive federal funding. |
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It teaches students how to find sources in the library and how to use them in research. It helps students remember the different types of sources by using an everyday term. It makes the different types of writing abstract and complex. It helps students learn new vocabulary words. |
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emotionally-driven beliefs. opinions of experts. historical precedent. cause-and-effect relationships. |
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One that includes other researchers’ analysis One that offers just facts or information One that offers you new perspectives One that includes at least one of the BEAM elements |
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it prevents writers from thinking carefully about evidence. it allows writers to rush to judgment. it directs writers to repeatedly make the same point. it prompts writers to think carefully about problematic views. |
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the essential questions are unrelated to one another. the supporting questions are connected to essential questions. the scope of the project is limited and possible. the research is focused on a specific purpose. |
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listing unanswered questions. mapping concepts and connections. deciding that sufficient research already exists. writing paragraphs about important topics. |
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Open-ended research questions Expertise in the field of study A narrow focus A broad view of a topic |
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Does the database provide full-text or abstracts? Are the articles in the database difficult to understand? Does the database offer electronic delivery? How current are the publications? |
an interesting problem to be solved. a potential affirmation of faith and beliefs. an area with limited perspectives and little to uncover. a randomly selected topic being researched by force. |
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focusing your attention actively. acquiring and retaining information. quickly skimming through material. furthering a conversation. |
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enhancing your grade. establishing you as an attentive writer. ensuring you will avoid offending your audience. enabling you to be an expert. |
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A belief that all information is common knowledge The pressure to succeed at all costs A failure to understand what constitutes plagiarism Thinking that no one will ever notice the plagiarism |
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Writers should follow a strict schedule and not skip around. Students should avoid locating new sources and be satisfied with what has been written. Writers should review their work and revise periodically. Students must work ahead and complete upcoming stages early. |
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Look for information that only supports your views. Look for information that is easiest to access. Look for a compelling conversation among scholars. Look for a social experiment on popular television. |
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Consulting encyclopedias Referring to subject guides Reading dictionaries Searching academic databases |
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When in doubt, cite your sources Avoid procrastination so you are not tempted to plagiarize at the last minute. Take notes as you read and make a note of the sources. all of the above. |
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Peanut allergies have been on the rise in the last twenty years in America. Recent popularity of antibacterial soaps, cleaners, and sanitizers may be one cause of some of the food-based allergies in some people, in my opinion. A lot of doctors say that allergen-inducing foods should be avoided in the first year of life. Allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, and fruits, are a serious threat to the health of millions of school children the world over. |
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To specialize in field or subject matter To access numerous ways to address a vast problem To write a broad research question To arrive at the definitive answer to a problem |
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rebuttals. thesis statements. inductions. premises. |
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Your questions have asked everything possible in order to cover all bases. Your supporting questions relate back to your essential questions. Essential questions are independent and do not relate to your supporting questions. You only focus on noncontroversial questions. |
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Frustrations and challenges occur in the writing process. New perspectives will occur. You will forge a solitary path to the answer. Your voice will inform a community of scholars. |
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John bought some new shoes and wore them to a party. We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat. When you get there, please remember to call me. None of the above |
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Although pets walk on bare paws and may shed hair or fur, they should be permitted in restaurants because they are more clean and hygienic than most people in my family. There are a number of dog breeds that do not shed fur; instead, they grow hair. All dogs go to heaven. |
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credible arguments. accurate information not subject to debate. criticism of other researchers’ work. important methods used to interpret evidence. |
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