Assignemnt
Question 1.
When analyzing and interpreting a source, researchers should avoid WHICH of the following?
Understanding the sequence of ideas
Understanding patterns in ideas
Understanding relationships between evidence
Understanding concepts in the abstract
Question 2.
A researcher can tell that questions are coherent by all of the following results, EXCEPT when
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.
Question 3.
Which of the following approaches is MOST helpful during the research process?
approaching research with an open mind
only seeking facts that support one's personal beliefs
rejecting unconventional ideas and research
supporting research based on illogical arguments
Question 4.
Which of the following is NOT recommended when familiarizing yourself with a new field?
Reviewing secondary sources for evidence of existing research
Knowing the current controversies in a field
Only seeking out information related to your initial question
Keeping an open mind and flexible expectations
Question 5.
Which method of research offers the MOST comprehensive list of academic articles across disciplines?
Accessing Google Scholar's broad database
Using a specialized database at a library
Searching the dictionary
viewing specific encyclopedias online
Question 6.
In the Chapter 2 case study, while researching the impact of technology on teen social life, Emma uses supporting questions to do all of the following EXCEPT
to locate open-ended questions for further consideration.
to find new ways to gather and interpret data.
to discover new questions to ask.
to uncover new relationships.
Question 7.
Which of the following is the LEAST useful type of source?
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
Question 8.
By carefully considering the numerous perspectives on a topic, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?
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.
Question 9.
All of the following criteria help writers gauge their interest in a topic, EXCEPT
listing unanswered questions.
mapping concepts and connections.
deciding that sufficient research already exists.
writing paragraphs about important topics.
Question 10.
The project description serves all of the following functions in the initial phase of a research project, EXCEPT
the puzzling phenomenon you want to explain.
a description of your approach to the research.
the conclusions you have reached.
a summary of different research articles on the topic.
Question 11.
All of the following are accurate regarding child topics in research, EXCEPT
child topics exist independently from the central, parent, and sibling topics.
child topics are integral to understanding central topics.
child topics can only be understood in the context of their relationship among other child topics.
child and sibling topics help researchers generate essential and supportive questions.
Question 12.
Researchers who locate a community of scholars engaged in a conversation should do all of the following EXCEPT
link scholars to clear positions.
selectively pick data to support their own views.
identify foundational theories and positions.
start to see structure of a conversation.
Question 13.
Which of the following is NOT a great demonstration of scholarly writing material?
Lecturing readers on common knowledge
Making an argument
Criticizing another writer's method
Borrowing expert authority
Question 14.
Getting started with your research is most easily done by using which ONE of the following methods?
Viewing only peer-reviewed, scholarly data
Starting with a broad Google search
Considering all Internet writers
Interviewing peers and faculty for their opinions
Question 15.
An outline is a tool for organizing online web searches.
True
False
Question 16.
What definition BEST describes the relationship between sibling topics and central topics?
Sibling topics are related to the central idea and important to consider.
Sibling topics are more general than your central topic.
Sibling topics show the details of your central topic.
Sibling topics are unrelated to your central topic and irrelevant.
Question 17.
A parent topic is a good starting point for ALL BUT ONE of the following reasons:
Parent topics provide a general framework from which to get started.
Parent topics provide a context for the debate.
Parent topics show how your topic relates to larger issues.
Parent topics create boundaries and limitations to maintain focus.
Question 18.
When starting a writing project, researchers should approach their research topic as
an interesting problem to be solved.
a potential affirmation of faith and beliefs.
an area with limited perspectives and little to uncover.
a randomly selected topic being researched by force.
Question 19.
Which of the following steps do not help writers develop research topics into appropriate lines of inquiry?
Identify the parent, sibling, and child topics
Construct a central, one-dimensional topic
Develop a set of essential and supporting questions
Define the scope of your project
Question 20.
The correct order for Roman Numerals is:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII...
I, II, III, IIII, X, XI, XII, XIII...
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...