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?

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

    What is the main purpose of popular literature?

    <p>To inform or entertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>To influence children's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The use of tricks or unfair practices to influence children</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Food and beverages</p> 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?

    <p>Parental intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>An article in a newspaper 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 analyzing the causes of a historical event</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>An encyclopedia entry summarizing a scientific study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between popular and scholarly sources?

    <p>Scholarly sources are intended for scholars and students in special fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To persuade</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of analytical research?

    <p>To explore a topic in an objective manner</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

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

    <p>A diary entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a secondary source?

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

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

    <p>Tertiary sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of tertiary sources?

    <p>To provide summaries or chronologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To understand phenomena and gather data for recurring themes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Define the problem, design research methodology, do the research, describe results, discuss implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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