Research Question
Which is a well-written research question?
1) What makes dolphins act so funny?
2) How do dolphins differ biologically from porpoises?
3) Why don't people ever get tired of studying dolphins?
4) Why are dolphins so often listed as a person's favorite animal?
2) How do dolphins differ biologically from porpoises?
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?
Primary: original, firsthand accounts
Secondary: analysis or interpretation of primary sources
Which source is the most reliable for the research question: "How does social media affect the mental health of middle schoolers?"
1) TikTok from a 12 year old bully
2) Online blog from the mother of a bullied child
3) Article written by a middle school guidance counselor
4) Peer-reviewed journal written by a pediatric psychologist
4) Peer-reviewed journal written by a pediatric psychologist
What is the correct order of logically organizing your findings?
1) Create a strong research question
2) Find reliable and relevant sources
3) Find and categorize your information
4) Put that information into a logical order in your research
What is it called when you cite a source or an author in your research?
In-text citation
You have been assigned to write an essay about how creativity assists with happiness. Which would be the best question to guide your discussion?
1) Why are people often unhappy?
2) Without imagination, what would human beings be like?
3) How can using your imagination help you be more cheerful?
4) What is the human imagination, and where does it come from?
3) How can using your imagination help you be more cheerful?
What is the name of the test we use to determine whether a source is a reliable one to use when conducting research?
CRAAP test
Which source is the most relevant for the research question: "Why do bears hibernate in the winter?"
1) An article on brown bear hibernation patterns
2) A blog on bear attacks in the Rocky Mountains
3) A YouTube video on polar bear facts
4) A painting of a bear sleeping on a snowbank
1) An article on brown bear hibernation patterns
Do you organize/categorize your findings by idea or by source?
Idea
To avoid plagiarism, a student who wants to use the Dahl source may use several techniques. Which technique will NOT avoid plagiarism? In other words, which technique would be WRONG to use?
1) Paraphrase or express the meaning of the writer using different words
2) Use or copy another person's words or ideas from a text without crediting the original source
3) Summarize or express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form
4) Quote or copy out a group of words from a text, with an indication that you are not the original author or speaker
2) Use or copy another person's words or ideas from a text without crediting the original source
Which of the following is a strong research question?
1) Is coke better than pepsi?
2) How much sugar does soda have in it?
3) Are carbonated drinks bad for you?
4) How does the sugar content in a 2 liter of Coca-Cola compare to the sugar content in a Pepsi.
4) How does the sugar content in a 2 liter of Coca-Cola compare to the sugar content in a Pepsi.
What does the acronym CRAAP stand for?
Current, Relevant, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
What is the difference between reliable and relevant?
Reliable = you can trust it
Relevant = it answers your question
Does the following checklist show information from a research paper with a logical flow or an illogical flow?
✔ Focused on ONE category
✔ Smooth transitions
✔ Evidence grouped logically
✔ Clear cause-and-effect reasoning
Logical flow
A student is writing a research report about sleep. Read the quote from scientist Dr. James Frenkel that the student found in a reliable source.
“If you use a cell phone or a laptop in bed until you turn off the lights, you will not fall asleep quickly, lose sleep, have irregular sleep-wake patterns, and feel more tired during the day.”
Which sentence correctly quotes the information from the source?
1) Scientist Dr. James Frenkel advises people to avoid using a cell phone or laptop in bed because a person will “not fall asleep quickly, lose sleep, have irregular sleep-wake patterns, and feel more tired during the day.”
2) Scientist Dr. James Frenkel claims that “you should avoid using a cell phone or laptop in bed since it can affect your sleep quality for many reasons.”
3) According to “scientist Dr. James Frenkel, people will not fall asleep quickly, lose sleep, have irregular sleep-wake patterns, and feel more tired during the day” if they use a cell phone or a laptop in bed.
4) According to scientist “Dr. James Frenkel, you should avoid using a cell phone or laptop in bed because it affects your sleep quality.”
1) Scientist Dr. James Frenkel advises people to avoid using a cell phone or laptop in bed because a person will “not fall asleep quickly, lose sleep, have irregular sleep-wake patterns, and feel more tired during the day.”
Low-carbohydrate diets or low-carb diets are dietary programs that restrict carbohydrate consumption. Foods high in easily digestible carbohydrates are limited or replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of fats and moderate protein and other foods low in carbohydrates, although other vegetables and fruits are often allowed. The amount of carbohydrate allowed varies with different low-carbohydrate diets.
After reading this passage for a research assignment on types of diets, what might be a valid question to investigate?
1) Are low-carb diets effective at losing weight?
2) What kinds of diets are helpful for raising healthy dogs?
3) How many books are writtena bout different types of diets?
4) Which foods are the most delicious for entertaining guests?
1) Are low-carb diets effective at losing weight?
Which question would you ask to determine whether a website is credible?
1) How colorful is the website?
2) Does the author provide sources for their claims?
3) Is the website fun to read?
4) How quickly does the website load?
2) Does the author provide sources for their claims?
Which source would be the most relevant to support an argument about the dangers of cyberbullying?
1) A novel about a teenager who overcomes bullying
2) A research study from a university on the psychological effects of cyberbullying
3) A blog post about internet safety tips for parents
4) A website selling anti-bullying merchandise
2) A research study from a university on the psychological effects of cyberbullying
You have been assigned to write an essay in which you discuss the pros and cons of living near the ocean. Which would work best as an outline for this essay?
1) I.Introduction
II. Cost of living near ocean
III. Flooding dangers
IV. Conclusion
2) I. Introduction
II. Pros of living near ocean
III. Cons of living near ocean
IV. Conclusion
2) I. Introduction
II. Pros of living near ocean
III. Cons of living near ocean
IV. Conclusion
A culinary arts student was researching the best baking techniques and stumbled upon the following book: Baked to Perfection by Katarina Cermelj. The student wanted to use a quote from page 37 of her paper. What would be the proper MLA in-text citation she would need to use?
1) (Katarina 37).
2) (Katarina Cermelj, 37.)
3) (Cermelj 37).
4) (Cermelj, 37)
3) (Cermelj 37).
A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector, measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while a person is asked and answers a series of questions. The belief underpinning the use of the polygraph is that deceptive answers will produce physiological responses that can be differentiated from those associated with non-deceptive answers.
After reading this passage for a research assignment on polygraphs, what might be a valid question to investigate?
1) What does it take to become an effective detective?
2) How many polygraph tests are administered each year?
3) What sort of qualities make people into good liars?
4)What evidence exists to show that polygraphs are effective?
4)What evidence exists to show that polygraphs are effective?
Select the best evaluation of this source: A documentary produced by a major news network on climate change.
1) Highly credible because it is produced by a reputable organization and is likely fact-checked.
2) Not credible because documentaries are opinion based.
3) Somewhat credible, but the network's reputation and evidence needs to be further investigated.
4) Irrelevant because climate change isn't a serious topic.
3) Somewhat credible, but the network's reputation and evidence needs to be further investigated.
When conducting research on the history of artificial intelligence, which of the following sources would be most relevant for supporting your paper?
1) A video game forum discussing AI-driven NPC's to enhance player immersion
2) An academic paper examining the contributions of early pioneers to the development of artificial intelligence.
3) A science fiction novel exploring the implications of AI consciousness.
4) A blog post reviewing the latest breakthrough in AI-powered virtual assisstance for personal use.
2) An academic paper examining the contributions of early pioneers to the development of artificial intelligence.
A student is preparing a poster to coordinate with the information presented in an article about how to get telemarketers to stop calling. What would be the BEST method of organization to use?
1) list
2) cause and effect
3) compare and contrast
4) time order
1) list
A student used the following book to research the Civil War for his history project. All of the information needed to cite the source is listed below.
Title: Battle Cry of Freedom
Author: James M. McPherson
City of Publication: New York
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year of publication: 1988.
What is the correct way to list the source as an entry on the Works Cited page in MLA format?
1) James M. McPherson. Battle Cry of Freedom. Oxford University Press. 1988.
2) McPherson, James M. Battle Cry of Freedom. New York, Oxford University
Press, 1988.
3) Battle Cry of Freedom. McPherson, James. New York, 1988.
4) McPherson, J. M. Battle Cry of Freedom. Oxford University Press, 1988.
2) McPherson, James M. Battle Cry of Freedom. New York, Oxford University
Press, 1988.