26 Questions
Which of the following best describes the research process?
A systematic investigation to find information
What is the purpose of a research paper?
To synthesize original ideas and interpretations
What do instructors usually rely on to develop students' information skills?
Formal research projects
Which type of literature is intended to communicate research and scholarly ideas to the academic and professional communities?
Scholarly literature
What is the main purpose of popular literature?
To inform or entertain
Which type of literature covers highly specialized topics and often includes technical or analytical articles?
Scholarly literature
According to the text, what is the purpose of TV advertising directed toward children?
To influence children's behavior
What are some of the parental concerns relative to TV advertising directed toward children?
The use of tricks or unfair practices to influence children
According to the text, what are the two most advertised products on children's TV?
Food and beverages
What is the recommended solution for countering the adverse effects of TV advertising on children according to the text?
Parental intervention
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
An article in a newspaper reporting on an event
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
A book analyzing the causes of a historical event
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary source?
An encyclopedia entry summarizing a scientific study
What is the main difference between popular and scholarly sources?
Scholarly sources are intended for scholars and students in special fields
According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab, what is the purpose of argumentative research?
To persuade
What are the two basic types of research mentioned in the text?
Argumentative and analytical
What is the purpose of analytical research?
To explore a topic in an objective manner
What is the most crucial step in determining the success of a research paper?
Selecting a topic
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A diary entry
What is the main purpose of a secondary source?
To provide an interpretation of a primary source
Which type of source is once removed in the timeline from secondary sources?
Tertiary sources
What is the purpose of tertiary sources?
To provide summaries or chronologies
According to the text, what is the purpose of qualitative research?
To understand phenomena and gather data for recurring themes
According to the text, what is the purpose of quantitative research?
To develop and test hypotheses using the scientific method
According to the text, what are the steps involved in preparing an objective/analytical research paper?
Begin with a general focus, search for previous research, develop research questions or hypotheses, write a research proposal, conduct the research and write the research report
According to the text, what are the five steps of the research process?
Define the problem, design research methodology, do the research, describe results, discuss implications
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