Research Basics
What is the purpose of research writing?
To inform or persuade
What is the first step of research writing?
Select a topic
True or False: Wikipedia is an acceptable source.
True or False: You can use “I,” “you,” or “we” in a research paper.
False
What does MLA stand for?
Modern Language Association
Name 3 types of sources you can use for research.
Books, periodicals, databases, internet, etc.
What should you do if your topic is too broad?
Narrow it down
What three domain extensions are considered the most reliable?
.gov, .edu, .org
What is one thing you should NOT do when starting your introduction?
Use a question as a hook
How do you format the title of an article?
Use quotation marks
What is the 5th step of the research process?
Outline
What is one reason a writer should generate questions?
To guide research and anticipate reader interest
What type of source would EBSCOhost be considered?
An online database
What are the 3 parts of an introduction?
Hook, background, claim
What is wrong with this parenthetical citation: (Arthur, 34)?
No comma is needed between the author's name and page number
What is a source card and what does it include?
Summary + MLA citation of the source
What should brainstorming include?
What you know, what you want to learn, keywords
What are 3 elements you should always record when using a source?
Author, title, publisher, date, URL, etc.
What does it mean to paraphrase a source?
Put the original words or ideas into your own words
When do you need to cite a source in your paper?
When quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing
What % of your paper should be direct quotes?
No more than 15%
Why is the "invention" stage important?
It builds interest and reduces writing anxiety
Why must we evaluate credibility and reliablilty before using a source?
To avoid misinformation and use trustworthy evidence
What is it called when a quote is a sentence all on its own?
Dropped quote
What is a container when citing a source?
The place where the source is located