1. An outline is a tool for organizing online web searches. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 2. 2. A comma-splice sentence may be corrected by (Points : 1) |
ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence.
replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.
All of the above
None of the above
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Question 3. 3. A comma-splice sentence is a type of run-on sentence. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 4. 4. Quotation marks indicate (Points : 1) |
indirect quotes.
paraphrased quotes.
direct quotes.
famous quotes.
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Question 5. 5. This in-text citation—(Web Gallery, n.d.)—indicates that (Points : 1) |
the publication is forthcoming.
there is no publishing date.
there are no editors.
there is more than one author.
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Question 6. 6. Which of the following is NOT recommended when starting an introduction? (Points : 1) |
Create a clear relationship between a few salient facts.
Describe your topic in overly general or vague language.
Avoid introducing abstract terms.
Define and illustrate the terms you present.
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Question 7. 7. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? (Points : 1) |
It’s been raining for a week, and now it’s starting to snow.
All the company cares about are it’s profits.
Every dog loves its bone.
All of the above
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Question 8. 8. Valuable research writing is expected to do all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
provide new information to reinterpret previous researchers’ findings.
examine corrections to possible errors in previous research.
repeat well-established information without further discussion.
explore answers to questions arising from previous research.
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Question 9. 9. To assess research needs, a researcher should begin with WHICH ONE of the following elements? (Points : 1) |
Develop an initial set of research questions.
Review theories relevant to the research question.
Find background, exhibit, argument, and method (BEAM) sources.
Write a draft of the thesis statement.
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Question 10. 10. Readers can expect all of the following from a paper’s roadmap EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
cited evidence from sources.
an overview of the essay’s structure.
an understanding of the connecting links.
a definition of the purpose of each section.
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Question 11. 11. When starting your search for peer reviewed scholarly sources, which of the following types of databases is your BEST choice? (Points : 1) |
A subject-specific database
A field-specific database
A general-purpose database
A basic Google search
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Question 12. 12. Which of the following is the LEAST EFFECTIVE way to describe your topic and its scope? (Points : 1) |
Establish the central questions that drive scholarly discussions.
Be selective about the number of questions you ask.
Make sure that questions are closely related to one another.
Convey every question you seek to answer in the paper.
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Question 13. 13. Synthesizing research is important work for all of the following reasons EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
diversity of opinion.
comprehensive scope.
freedom from complications.
open-ended interpretations.
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Question 14. 14. What is the BEST reason to compose “healthy paragraphs” based on an article? (Points : 1) |
To reinforce your assumptions
To record only the claims you support
To document essential ideas you want to expand upon
To capture data or statistics
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Question 15. 15. Which of the following is the BEST definition of small-scale research project? (Points : 1) |
An insightful explanation of the current knowledge on a topic
A summary that does not contribute to the larger discussion
A project that tries to answer complex research questions
An expression of one’s personal beliefs on a subject
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Question 16. 16. An outline is a final product that requires an audience analysis. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 17. 17. Which is the default font style and size for a research paper? (Points : 1) |
Cambria 12
Times New Roman 12
Ariel 12
Helvetica 12
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Question 18. 18. Which of the following BEST describes the primary goal of a research project? (Points : 1) |
To prove your idea is the best
To bring a conversation to a close
To win a debate on an issue
To push a conversation forward
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Question 19. 19. A comma-splice sentence may be corrected by (Points : 1) |
ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence.
replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.
All of the above
None of the above
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Question 20. 20. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? (Points : 1) |
Some love baseball, and others love football.
Some love baseball and others love football.
Some love baseball and, others love football.
Some, love baseball and others love football.
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Question 21. 21. The majority of your research should be conducted (Points : 1) |
via the World Wide Web.
via Ashford Library databases.
via the Google search engine.
via the Bing search engine.
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Question 22. 22. By carefully considering the numerous perspectives on a topic, which of the following is MOST likely to occur? (Points : 1) |
The researcher will get off track on the issue.
The writer will lose focus on the main purpose.
New data will complicate the issues and cause disarray.
The researcher’s understanding will deepen.
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Question 23. 23. The use of precise synonyms is MOST helpful for which of the following reasons? (Points : 1) |
It helps find sources that more directly address the topic question.
It uses everyday language.
It teaches the researcher new vocabulary terms.
It helps researchers get hundreds or thousands of exact results.
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Question 24. 24. Peer review is NOT able to provide us with which of the following? (Points : 1) |
Careful interpretations
Conclusive evidence
Alternative perspectives
Reasonable accuracy
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Question 25. 25. Subject guides in a university library provide all of the following resources EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
specific peer reviewed articles.
useful database recommendations.
the names of useful subject-specific resources.
reference books.
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Question 26. 26. Caffeine affects people in different ways. In this sentence, the word affects is used (Points : 1) |
incorrectly – affects is usually a noun.
incorrectly – affects is usually a verb.
correctly – affects is usually a noun.
correctly – affects is usually a verb.
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Question 27. 27. “How can you say Celine Dion’s music is not great? She has sold over 20 million albums.” This is an example of (Points : 1) |
the scapegoating fallacy.
the false dilemma fallacy.
the loaded-question fallacy.
an appeal-to-popularity fallacy.
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Question 28. 28. When using the BEAM style of evaluation, which of the following is UNLIKELY to occur? (Points : 1) |
Writers will probably meet all research needs.
Writers will need multiple examples of all four kinds of sources.
Any single source will probably feature more than one of the BEAM categories.
Writers will only need one source to serve all four functions.
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Question 29. 29. An outline is a tool for organizing the structure of an essay. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 30. 30. A sentence fragment may be corrected by (Points : 1) |
attaching the fragment to a nearby complete sentence.
revising the fragment to include whatever is missing, such as a subject or verb.
rewriting the fragment so that it expresses a complete thought.
All of the above
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Question 31. 31. If you are found responsible for violating the Academic Dishonestly policy, and there are multiple instances of academic dishonesty violations, or a singular violation is egregious, you will be referred to the Student Affairs department for review. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 32. 32. Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE of the following goals? (Points : 1) |
They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.
They create upheaval around issues.
They accept common practices and policies.
They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.
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Question 33. 33. Identify the sentence with the subject-verb agreement error. (Points : 1) |
The family cat snuggles with the children.
The pack of dogs love to go hunting.
There are a number of teams in the competition.
Nobody likes that guy!
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Question 34. 34. Logic is optional when creating a valid argument. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 35. 35. When reading complex or dull materials, which of the following is the LEAST helpful approach? (Points : 1) |
Give yourself a small window of time to understand and then move on to a more interesting piece.
Concentrate on understanding the difficult parts of the writing before moving on to others.
Try to connect reading with personal experiences.
Consider how the reading changes your opinions about your topic.
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Question 36. 36. Which of the following is NOT considered a viable criterion for evaluating sources? (Points : 1) |
Credibility
Relevance of subject matter
Ease with which it was found online
Expertise of author
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Question 37. 37. Which ONE of the following is considered an advanced reading goal? (Points : 1) |
Reading to comprehend
Reading to critique
Reading to absorb
Reading to understand
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Question 38. 38. Aristotle’s _____________________ frames an argument within the rhetorical context of ethos, pathos, and logos. (Points : 1) |
teeter-totter
square peg
evidence
triangle
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Question 39. 39. An annotated bibliography is a (Points : 1) |
tool used to organize research efforts.
a part of the revision process.
located in the back of every textbook.
available in the library.
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Question 40. 40. Which of the following is NOT a reason to use subject-specific databases? (Points : 1) |
They offer a good place to start research.
They represent the full range of a particular field.
You do not find what you need in a general database.
Too many topics are covered in a general database.
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Question 41. 41. Course textbooks are useful resources for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
they provide a short overview of the topic.
they help researchers understand the specialized language of a field.
they feature the most recent academic debates on the topic.
they give readers a general sense of the important topics in the field.
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Question 42. 42. When taking notes to avoid plagiarism, which of the following is NOT suggested? (Points : 1) |
Enclose all words from a source in quotation marks.
Integrate your ideas with your source material without citing.
Record all data about the source for your references page.
Attribute all words and ideas to their correct author with in-text citations.
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Question 43. 43. Academic citations are important for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
to give credit to other people.
to enable readers to trace the logic of your argument.
to make the cited writers feel important.
to provide other researchers with important sources.
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Question 44. 44. When completing your thesis statement, you should have all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
definitive answers to your topic question.
examples and cases for evidence.
an interpretative framework.
multiple partners-in-inquiry.
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Question 45. 45. In the body of your essay, you are asking readers to do WHICH ONE of the following? (Points : 1) |
To consider their biases
To review the topic for themselves
To adopt your opinion without considering other options
To hold onto their opinions
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Question 46. 46. Choose the best thesis statement. (Points : 1) |
The federal government has had a courteous and supportive relationship with Planned Parenthood and other women’s health facilities for decades; however, funding from federal coffers should not be spent on procedures that are deemed unethical and murderous in the eyes of taxpayers.
In this paper, I will explain my views on abortion.
This paper will show that women’s health issues are important in America today and why Planned Parenthood should continue to receive federal funding.
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Question 47. 47. Using the acronym “BEAM” helps researchers in which of the following ways? (Points : 1) |
It teaches students how to find sources in the library and how to use them in research.
It helps students remember the different types of sources by using an everyday term.
It makes the different types of writing abstract and complex.
It helps students learn new vocabulary words.
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Question 48. 48. An interpretive framework for an essay should include all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
emotionally-driven beliefs.
opinions of experts.
historical precedent.
cause-and-effect relationships.
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Question 49. 49. Which of the following is the LEAST useful type of source? (Points : 1) |
One that includes other researchers’ analysis
One that offers just facts or information
One that offers you new perspectives
One that includes at least one of the BEAM elements
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Question 50. 50. A bad thesis produces all of the following effects on readers EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
it prevents writers from thinking carefully about evidence.
it allows writers to rush to judgment.
it directs writers to repeatedly make the same point.
it prompts writers to think carefully about problematic views.
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Question 51. 51. Topic sentences are optional and should not be used in a persuasive essay. (Points : 1) |
True
False
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Question 52. 52. A researcher can tell that questions are coherent by all of the following results, EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
the essential questions are unrelated to one another.
the supporting questions are connected to essential questions.
the scope of the project is limited and possible.
the research is focused on a specific purpose.
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Question 53. 53. All of the following criteria help writers gauge their interest in a topic, EXCEPT (Points : 1) |
listing unanswered questions.
mapping concepts and connections.
deciding that sufficient research already exists.
writing paragraphs about important topics.
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Question 54. 54. To meet research deadlines, which of the following criteria is MOST useful? (Points : 1) |
Open-ended research questions
Expertise in the field of study
A narrow focus
A broad view of a topic
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Question 55. 55. Which of the following considerations is NOT an important question to ask when choosing a database? (Points : 1) |
Does the database provide full-text or abstracts?
Are the articles in the database difficult to understand?
Does the database offer electronic delivery?
How current are the publications?
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