Vocabulary
A broad, general subject is known as a _________.
topic
A research question that is specific, complex, and can be answered in more than one way is known as a ____________.
thick question
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
To determine if a source is credible, you should look for the 'Three Rs.' What are the Three Rs?
1. reliable
2. recent
3. relevant
A collection of credible sources is known as a ___________.
database
True or False: You should NEVER use search engines like Google or Wikipedia to learn new information.
False, these are good places to look if you know nothing about a topic and need an introduction; however, only credible sources should be used to find answers to a specific research question.
What is MLA Format?
a specific style/way of writing and citing sources established by the Modern Language Association
An article about the impact of social media on teens was published in 2017. Therefore, this source is _________.
recent
The act of asking questions and seeking out information is known as __________.
inquiry
True or False: If you do not cite a source directly in your essay, you do not need to include it in your bibliography.
False
What type and size font does MLA require writers to use?
Times New Roman, size 12
An experienced brain surgeon publishes an article about how the human brain develops. This source can be considered ________.
reliable
What is the difference between a bibliography and works cited?
A bibliography lists any source used, while a works cited only lists sources referred to directly in the research paper.
True or False: A video can be used as a source of information while researching.
True
A student writes an essay using size 12 Comic Sans font and double spaces the entire paper. What does she need to change in order to follow MLA format?
The font must be changed to Times New Roman
In 2018, a concerned parent posts an article about the impact of homework on young children. While this source is ________, it is not _______.
While this source is recent, it is not reliable.
An article titled "The Impact of Sports on Students" states, "It's obvious that the majority of students cannot balance demanding classes at school and participation on a sports team. I saw the toll sports can take on a student's academic performance firsthand with my son, James."
In this excerpt, the author shows a clear _________.
bias
True or False: If you include an in-text citation, you are still required to include the source in your works cited.
True
Emily writes a ten-page essay about The Outsiders. In her paper, she uses size 14 Times New Roman font and double spaces her work.
When her teacher returns her essay, Emily is shocked to learn that she did not properly follow MLA format.
What did Emily do wrong and how can she fix it?
Emily used size 14 font, when she should have used size 12.
A student wants to know: what is the impact of video games on young people? He uses a database to find a 2005 article titled "Video Games and Children." The article is written by Dr. Tim Young, a psychologist who has worked with young people for many years. Which of the Three Rs does this source meet?
reliable & relevant