Writing
What is a thesis?
the main core argument of an essay
To make sure a source is legit, it needs to be.....
peer review
What 4 elements go into an APA research paper?
title page_____,______, and _____
abstract, main paper, reference
Who is my fav singer?
Taylor Swift?
What is the name of the snowman in Frozen?
Olaf
What does a writer gain from researching?
ability to pursue Answers
Which one is these is not a database search term?
but
and
or
not
But
What are the three main types of outlines?
1.Title, subject, and practice.
2.Subject, paragraph, and essay.
3.Chronological, abstract, and concrete.
4.Topic, sentence, and paragraph.
4. Topic, sentence, and paragraph.
What am I afriad of?
Middle schoolers
What animal does Kuzco turn into in the emperor's new groove?
a llama!
What is the most important step in the research process?
Likeee when you first start before sources you have to decide......
selecting a path of inquiry.
You should avoid all of the following topics except those that…
1.offer more than one avenue of investigation.
2.rely on a single source of information.
3.depend on breaking news for thesis support.
4.demonstrate a bias toward one solution.
offer more than one avenue of investigation.
Which statement is false?
1.Research comes from the middle French word “rechercher” meaning “to seek out.”
2.The research paper is a mini-classroom intended for your benefit.
3.The thesis-based research paper allows the writer to argue a proposition or point of view.
4.The research paper excludes information that does not support the writer’s thesis.
4. The research paper excludes information that does not support the writer’s thesis.
Where was my wedding?
Disney World
Who are Anastasia and Drizella?
Cinderella's evil step sisters
Which factor is not important when evaluating sources of evidence?
format, date, POV, audience
The format of the sources
What kind of process is research?
a. Reformative
b. Restrictive
c. Recursive
d. Reactionary
c. Recursive
Research papers are written for all of the following reasons except they…
1.force the writer to learn a great deal about a chosen topic.
2.allow exclusion of information that contradicts the writer’s thesis.
3.teach the writer the conventions of scholarly writing, including the accepted styles ofdocumentation and ethics of research.
4.allow the writer a chance to become familiar with the library through the learning bydoing method.
allow exclusion of information that contradicts the writer’s thesis.
Who is my favorite horror icon?
Ghostface
In Hercules, what are the names of Hades’ two henchmen?
Pain & Panic
Should you have cited material in an abstract?
NO
If a quote is longer than X amount of words, it should be block formatted.
40
The thesis statement is useful for all of the following reasons except it…
1.limits the territory covered in the writing.
2.pinpoints the action to be taken in the paper.
3.gives the reader an idea of what to expect, which makes the paper easier to read.
4.includes a series of two or three sentences in the first paragraph of the paper.
includes a series of two or three sentences in the first paragraph of the paper.
How long have I been teaching college?
10 years
How many happy haunts is the Haunted Mansion home to?
999