Research Process I
Where do thesis statements usually appear in an introduction?
Toward the end
Is the following thesis statement objective or subjective: Teenagers’ use of social media should be limited because it has a negative impact on mental health.
subjective
What is the correct MLA format for the following online article:
"Research in Youth Culture and Policy" by Nadine Dolby. Published January 6th, 2008 in the Social Work and Society Journal. Accessed May 20th, 2009. URL: www.socwork.net/sws/article/view/60/362
Dolby, Nadine. "Research in Youth Culture and Policy." Social Work and Society Journal, 6 Jan. 2008, www.socwork.net/sws/article/view/60/362. Accessed 20 May 2008.
The story begins and ends in what location?
On the banks of the Salinas river
Define migrant worker.
a person who moves from place to place in search of work
A thesis statement answers what question
Your research question
Is the following thesis statement objective or subjective:
The Great Depression was a time of financial hardship for many Americans, but it led to the creation of numerous social programs still in use today.
Objective
Write the following as a proper MLA in-text citation from Of Mice and Men: from page 73, "It was difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure with anger."
"It was difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure with anger" (73).
Who cared for Lennie before George?
Lennie's Aunt Clara
What do the other men on the ranch think about Lennie and George traveling together?
They find it strange because most men travel alone.
What does a thesis statement summarize?
The purpose and direction of your paper
If a source comes from a scholarly database, is it considered credible?
Yes
What is the setting in Of Mice and Men?
Soledad, California during the Great Depression
What does George tell Lennie to do if he finds himself in any trouble?
To hide in the brush on the banks of the river
What is George and Lennie's dream?
To buy their own land/farm and "live off the fatta' the lan."
What does it mean to maintain an objective tone in a research paper?
Your paper will present facts and evidence in an unbiased manner.
How are dates written in MLA format?
Day Month Year
(Months longer than 6 letters are shortened)
What genre is Of Mice and Men?
Novella
After killing Curley's wife, what two figures does Lennie imagine chastising his behavior?
Aunt Clara and a giant rabbit
How does Candy's involvement make the dream seem more attainable?
Because Candy is able to contribute a large sum of money
Is a persuasive essay objective or subjective?
Subjective
Write the correct MLA citation for the following book:
The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros, 1984, Penguin Press,
Cisneros, Sandra. The House on Mango Street. Penguin Press, 1984.
Define an "everyman" protagonist.
An ordinary and humble character who typically finds themselves on a dynamic, exciting journey
At the end of the story, Carlson asks Curley: “‘Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin’ them two guys?’” What do these lines tell us about Carlson and Curley?
They failed to understand the special relationship between Lennie and George and are oblivious to George's pain.
On their dream property, what will be Lennie's responsibility?
To take care of the rabbits