Mastering Reference Materials
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Which of the following best describes the research process?

  • A daunting experience in light of the changes in information storage and retrieval
  • A formal essay requiring the student to locate and process information
  • A systematic investigation to find information (correct)
  • A formal essay based on an accumulation of facts and ideas

    • What is the purpose of a research paper?

  • To synthesize original ideas and interpretations (correct)
  • To write and document the paper
  • To develop skills for finding and evaluating information
  • To locate and process information

    • What is the role of research in the learning process for college students?

  • To develop skills for finding and evaluating information
  • To locate and evaluate information
  • To access information and use it efficiently (correct)
  • To organize and analyze information needs

    • Which of the following is NOT a purpose of argumentative research?

    <p>To produce original research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two basic types of research?

    <p>Argumentative and analytical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an analytical research?

    <p>To produce original research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most crucial step in determining the success of a research paper?

    <p>Selecting a topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Figure 2.3, what should a thesis statement be?

    <p>A brief statement supported by evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a working outline?

    <p>To organize information and guide research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outline style uses letters and numbers to designate separate headings?

    <p>Formal outline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the outline in the research process?

    <p>To serve as a guide for research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of qualitative research?

    <p>To collect and analyze data for recurring themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of quantitative research?

    <p>To develop and test hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the steps involved in preparing an objective/analytical research paper?

    <p>Define the problem, design research methodology, conduct research, write research report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the U.S.-Children's TV Act of 1990?

    <p>To regulate TV advertising targeting children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of literature is intended to communicate research and scholarly ideas to the academic and professional communities?

    <p>Scholarly literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of literature covers a wide variety of public interest topics and is intended for the general public?

    <p>Popular literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of literature typically includes highly specialized topics and technical or analytical articles?

    <p>Trade/professional journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

    <p>A newspaper article reporting on an event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

    <p>A book review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a tertiary source?

    <p>An encyclopedia article</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of scholarly information?

    <p>It is peer reviewed before publication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a primary source of information?

    <p>A research report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a secondary source?

    <p>To provide an interpretation or analysis of a primary source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a tertiary source?

    <p>An encyclopedia article</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

    <p>Primary sources provide firsthand accounts, while secondary sources provide interpretations or analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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