Mastering Reference Materials

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Which of the following best describes the research process?

A process of writing a formal essay
A random collection of facts and ideas
A way to access information efficiently
A systematic investigation to find information (correct)

What is the purpose of a research paper?

To synthesize original ideas and interpretations (correct)
To develop students' information skills
To write and document the paper
To locate and process information

What do instructors usually rely on to develop students' information skills?

Formal research projects (correct)
Informal research projects
Encyclopedias
Internet surfing

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

Scholarly literature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of popular literature?

To inform or entertain (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Scholarly literature (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of TV advertising directed toward children?

To influence children's behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the parental concerns relative to TV advertising directed toward children?

The use of tricks or unfair practices to influence children (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the two most advertised products on children's TV?

Food and beverages (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended solution for countering the adverse effects of TV advertising on children according to the text?

Parental intervention (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

An article in a newspaper reporting on an event (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A book analyzing the causes of a historical event (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

An encyclopedia entry summarizing a scientific study (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between popular and scholarly sources?

Scholarly sources are intended for scholars and students in special fields (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab, what is the purpose of argumentative research?

To persuade (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic types of research mentioned in the text?

Argumentative and analytical (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analytical research?

To explore a topic in an objective manner (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Selecting a topic (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

A diary entry (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a secondary source?

To provide an interpretation of a primary source (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of source is once removed in the timeline from secondary sources?

Tertiary sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tertiary sources?

To provide summaries or chronologies (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To understand phenomena and gather data for recurring themes (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To develop and test hypotheses using the scientific method (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following best describes the research process?

What is the purpose of a research paper?

What do instructors usually rely on to develop students' information skills?

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

What is the main purpose of popular literature?

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

According to the text, what is the purpose of TV advertising directed toward children?

What are some of the parental concerns relative to TV advertising directed toward children?

According to the text, what are the two most advertised products on children's TV?

What is the recommended solution for countering the adverse effects of TV advertising on children according to the text?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between popular and scholarly sources?

According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab, what is the purpose of argumentative research?

What are the two basic types of research mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of analytical research?

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

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

What is the main purpose of a secondary source?

Which type of source is once removed in the timeline from secondary sources?

What is the purpose of tertiary sources?

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

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

According to the text, what are the steps involved in preparing an objective/analytical research paper?

According to the text, what are the five steps of the research process?

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