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Which of the following is NOT a preliminary step before starting research?

  • Selecting a destination (correct)
  • Choosing a clear purpose
  • Identifying means to find information
  • Determining a topic
  • What is the importance of choosing a topic for a research paper?

  • It determines the means to find information
  • It helps eliminate judgment
  • It fulfills a given assignment (correct)
  • It ensures an effective research paper
  • What technique is recommended for brainstorming ideas for a research paper topic?

  • Choosing an enthusiastic topic
  • Writing a list of ideas
  • Considering crazy ideas (correct)
  • Eliminating judgment
  • Which two main types of print books are kept in libraries?

    <p>Circulating books and reference books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of reference books mentioned in the text?

    <p>Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest part of the internet called?

    <p>The deep web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a popular platform for accessing videos mentioned in the text?

    <p>YouTube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of source that your library might provide access to?

    <p>Social media posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best place to start your research?

    <p>Using online catalog and databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of periodical databases available through your library's website?

    <p>To find articles on a specific topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using internet search engines?

    <p>To find websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the two phases of completing a research paper?

    <p>Planning and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average length of a research paper according to the text?

    <p>Six to eight pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in writing papers that will get high marks according to the text?

    <p>Finding good information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the University of Minnesota Libraries' 'Assignment Calculator' tool?

    <p>To provide a day-by-day guide for writing a research paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential topic for a research paper on space exploration?

    <p>The history of space exploration in ancient civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a synonym for 'abuse'?

    <p>Maltreatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to find periodical articles for research?

    <p>Search your library's online periodical databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between magazines and journals?

    <p>Magazines are aimed at a wider audience, while journals are more specialized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key step in writing a persuasive essay?

    <p>Including a concise thesis statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

    <p>A statement that summarizes your argument and purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to choose a topic that interests you for a persuasive essay?

    <p>It makes it easier to argue for a position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible thesis statement for a persuasive essay on the use of animals in cosmetic testing?

    <p>The use of animals in cosmetic testing should be banned because it is inhumane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended step before starting research?

    <p>Writing a research paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of choosing a topic for a research paper?

    <p>To fulfill a given assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended technique for brainstorming ideas for a research paper topic?

    <p>Writing a list of any ideas that come to mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended amount of time to spend on research each day, according to the text?

    <p>1 hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the University of Minnesota Libraries’ 'Assignment Calculator' tool, according to the text?

    <p>To help students plan their research and writing process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average length of a research paper, according to the text?

    <p>6-8 pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two phases of completing a research paper, according to the text?

    <p>Planning and writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential resource that your library might provide access to?

    <p>Social media posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using periodical databases available through your library's website?

    <p>To find articles in magazines or journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the online catalog available through your library's website?

    <p>To find books and other library material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is interlibrary loan (ILL)?

    <p>A service that locates books and articles in other libraries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of source that your library might provide access to?

    <p>Internet search engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to find periodical articles for research?

    <p>Search your library's online periodical databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible thesis statement for a persuasive essay on the use of animals in cosmetic testing?

    <p>Alternative methods should be used instead of animal testing in the cosmetic industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between magazines and journals?

    <p>Magazines are aimed at a wider audience than journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential subtopic for a research paper on animal rights?

    <p>Use of animals in medical testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

    <p>To state the writer's argument and purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two basic questions that a persuasive essay thesis should answer?

    <p>What do I believe? How can I convince others to believe the same?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why is it important to give yourself some wiggle room when developing a thesis?

    <p>To allow for changes in your opinions as you conduct research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two main types of print books are kept in libraries?

    <p>Circulating books and reference books</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are most reference books, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries, accessed online via?

    <p>The library's website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find e-books, periodical databases, and other important research materials on the internet?

    <p>The deep web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential concern when using podcasts as a source of information?

    <p>The credibility of the speaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

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