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Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the preliminary process of conducting research?

Selecting a topic

Choosing a clear purpose

Determining the means of transportation (correct)

Creating a plan for finding information

What is the purpose of brainstorming in the research process?

To choose a topic that fulfills a given assignment

To eliminate judgment and entertain any idea (correct)

To create a plan for finding information

To select a destination for the research

What is the importance of choosing a topic that one feels enthusiastic about?

It ensures an effective research paper

It eliminates the need for brainstorming

It fulfills a given assignment

It helps in creating a clear purpose (correct)

Which of the following is a main type of print book found in libraries?

Circulating books Signup and view all the answers

Where can reference books such as encyclopedias and dictionaries be accessed?

Online via the library's website Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest part of the internet, where e-books and periodical databases are found?

The deep web Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of a medium that has exploded in popularity in the past decade?

Podcasts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best method for finding periodical articles?

Searching library's online periodical databases Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between magazines and journals?

Magazines are aimed at a wider audience, while journals are academic sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to learn about a narrow or current topic?

Searching library's online periodical databases Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for conducting research once you have chosen a topic?

Searching library's online periodical databases Signup and view all the answers

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

Selecting a topic and writing a first draft Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is effective research important in writing papers?

It provides good information to write about Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best place to start your research at a library?

Checking the library's online catalog Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the average length of a research paper?

Six to eight pages Signup and view all the answers

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

To find articles in periodicals Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide personalized day-by-day guidance for research Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of internet search engines in finding publicly accessible websites?

To locate websites Signup and view all the answers

What is interlibrary loan (ILL)?

A service that locates hard-to-find books or articles from other libraries Signup and view all the answers

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

Including a concise thesis statement in the introduction Signup and view all the answers

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

To summarize the argument and purpose of the paper Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the words 'should' and 'because' in a thesis statement?

To answer the questions 'What do I believe?' and 'Why do I believe this?' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of narrowing down a broad topic in a research paper?

To focus the research and provide a clear direction Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended step in the preliminary process of conducting research?

What is the purpose of brainstorming in the research process?

What is the importance of choosing a topic that one feels enthusiastic about?

Which of the following is a main type of print book found in libraries?

Where can reference books such as encyclopedias and dictionaries be accessed?

What is the largest part of the internet, where e-books and periodical databases are found?

What is one example of a medium that has exploded in popularity in the past decade?

Which of the following is the best method for finding periodical articles?

What is the main difference between magazines and journals?

What is the best way to learn about a narrow or current topic?

What is the recommended method for conducting research once you have chosen a topic?

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

According to the text, why is effective research important in writing papers?

Which of the following is the best place to start your research at a library?

According to the text, what is the average length of a research paper?

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

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

What is the role of internet search engines in finding publicly accessible websites?

What is interlibrary loan (ILL)?

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

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

What is the role of the words 'should' and 'because' in a thesis statement?

What is the purpose of narrowing down a broad topic in a research paper?

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