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A student in a social studies class has selected the Korean War as a topic for their research paper. What should their first step be?
A student in a social studies class has selected the Korean War as a topic for their research paper. What should their first step be?
- Locate as many primary sources of data as possible.
- Review the literature.
- Analyze the data for relevant information.
- Formulate questions to focus their research. (correct)
Consider these perspectives on Germany's blame for World War I. Which statement from the 'YES' perspective is a statement of fact?
Consider these perspectives on Germany's blame for World War I. Which statement from the 'YES' perspective is a statement of fact?
- "Germany clearly was the aggressor."
- "The sophistry, inaccuracies, and 'conclusions' of the German professors and editors have not helped their cause."
- "Germany…[insisted] from the start that there should be no intervention in the settlement of the dispute between Serbia and her ally, Austria." (correct)
- "England made every possible effort first to prevent a war between Austria and Serbia."
Consider this excerpt from The Memoirs of Thomas Jefferson. Which of the following is the best summary of the excerpt?
Consider this excerpt from The Memoirs of Thomas Jefferson. Which of the following is the best summary of the excerpt?
- As a member of the legislature, Thomas Jefferson worked together with both American and European representatives to eliminate prejudice and create a more tolerant American society for future generations.
- As a member of the legislature, Thomas Jefferson met resistance from fellow members who wanted to continue following the direction of European leaders instead of forming more just laws in America. (correct)
- As a member of the legislature, Thomas Jefferson gained support from fellow members who wanted to break down racial and religious barriers and pass new laws for a thriving nation called America.
- As a member of the legislature, Thomas Jefferson sought to make America a more fair, equal place to live. Unfortunately, laws already on the books in America prevented him from passing new ones.
Which of the following is the most important question to ask students when using a website as a research resource?
Which of the following is the most important question to ask students when using a website as a research resource?
Once a student has thoroughly researched a subject topic, which of the following would be the most appropriate next step?
Once a student has thoroughly researched a subject topic, which of the following would be the most appropriate next step?
A middle school student has chosen the autobiography of Thomas Jefferson as his main source of research for an upcoming research project. He argues that it is the best resource because it is from the person who experienced it all first hand. Which of the following best explains why the teacher will require he also include additional sources?
A middle school student has chosen the autobiography of Thomas Jefferson as his main source of research for an upcoming research project. He argues that it is the best resource because it is from the person who experienced it all first hand. Which of the following best explains why the teacher will require he also include additional sources?
Mr. Johnson's eighth-grade social studies research project requires students to use both primary and secondary sources. Which of the following demonstrates a reason why he would not want the class to depend only on primary sources?
Mr. Johnson's eighth-grade social studies research project requires students to use both primary and secondary sources. Which of the following demonstrates a reason why he would not want the class to depend only on primary sources?
Read the following excerpt from President George Washington's final speech in office. Which of the following assertions is supported by the text?
Read the following excerpt from President George Washington's final speech in office. Which of the following assertions is supported by the text?
Read the following excerpt from a lecture written by Ralph Emerson in his collection 'Representative Men'. Which of the following sentences from the passage best expresses a fact rather than an opinion?
Read the following excerpt from a lecture written by Ralph Emerson in his collection 'Representative Men'. Which of the following sentences from the passage best expresses a fact rather than an opinion?
Read the following excerpt. Which statement is a fact?
Read the following excerpt. Which statement is a fact?
A sixth-grade social studies class is beginning a unit on foundational documents of the United States. Which would be an appropriate primary source to use during the unit?
A sixth-grade social studies class is beginning a unit on foundational documents of the United States. Which would be an appropriate primary source to use during the unit?
Which of the following would be an appropriate primary source document for a sixth-grade class learning about ancient Mesopotamian civilizations?
Which of the following would be an appropriate primary source document for a sixth-grade class learning about ancient Mesopotamian civilizations?
Which two of the following sources would be secondary sources for information about the Revolutionary War?
Which two of the following sources would be secondary sources for information about the Revolutionary War?
A social studies teacher asks her students to research the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Their initial question was "What happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?" After doing background research their question is now "What new things might Lewis and Clark have encountered when they first explored the terrain?" Of the following, which would be the best next step in the research process?
A social studies teacher asks her students to research the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Their initial question was "What happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?" After doing background research their question is now "What new things might Lewis and Clark have encountered when they first explored the terrain?" Of the following, which would be the best next step in the research process?
Consider this passage. Which of the statements from the passage expresses a fact?
Consider this passage. Which of the statements from the passage expresses a fact?
Mr. Johnson, a middle school teacher, is planning a unit on WWII for the spring. He has curated a list of useful websites for students to use in the research portion of the unit. What would be the most reasonable approach to students wanting to use other sources in their research?
Mr. Johnson, a middle school teacher, is planning a unit on WWII for the spring. He has curated a list of useful websites for students to use in the research portion of the unit. What would be the most reasonable approach to students wanting to use other sources in their research?
A history class is reviewing major eras of U.S. history in order to study for an end-of-semester exam. One group of students constructs the following timeline:
The Progressive Era - The Roaring Twenties - The Great Depression - World War II.
The student sample illustrates that the class might need to review which of the following eras before their exam?
A history class is reviewing major eras of U.S. history in order to study for an end-of-semester exam. One group of students constructs the following timeline: The Progressive Era - The Roaring Twenties - The Great Depression - World War II. The student sample illustrates that the class might need to review which of the following eras before their exam?
Which of the following two elements are required in order to understand the data represented in a thematic map?
Which of the following two elements are required in order to understand the data represented in a thematic map?
Mr. Parretto wants to encourage his students to identify bias in the media. He presents the class with the following excerpt from the school newspaper:
The school board made the decision on Thursday night to cut the library's media budget. The budget cuts will affect the library's ability to purchase new audio/visual equipment and could result in a reduction of hours for student workers. One student worker was quoted saying, "The budget cut will hurt students trying to make money after school. I don't know where else I can find a job." The judgment was pronounced Thursday night in a vote of 7-2. The budget cuts to the library are expected to prevent further cuts to athletic departments.
Which of the following best identifies the form of bias in the newspaper article?
Mr. Parretto wants to encourage his students to identify bias in the media. He presents the class with the following excerpt from the school newspaper:
The school board made the decision on Thursday night to cut the library's media budget. The budget cuts will affect the library's ability to purchase new audio/visual equipment and could result in a reduction of hours for student workers. One student worker was quoted saying, "The budget cut will hurt students trying to make money after school. I don't know where else I can find a job." The judgment was pronounced Thursday night in a vote of 7-2. The budget cuts to the library are expected to prevent further cuts to athletic departments.
Which of the following best identifies the form of bias in the newspaper article?
For a research project about women's suffrage, a teacher provides students with textbook chapters, journal articles, and biographies to use as resources. Before students begin their research, the teacher assigns a brief activity in which they practice using Citation Machine, MyBib, and EasyBib on their computers. This activity is most likely to provide which instructional opportunity?
For a research project about women's suffrage, a teacher provides students with textbook chapters, journal articles, and biographies to use as resources. Before students begin their research, the teacher assigns a brief activity in which they practice using Citation Machine, MyBib, and EasyBib on their computers. This activity is most likely to provide which instructional opportunity?
Read the following excerpt from the Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961. What threat was Kennedy speaking about?
Read the following excerpt from the Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961. What threat was Kennedy speaking about?
Mr. Thompson is assigning his class a research project and is able to provide computer access to students throughout the process. Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to incorporate technology into the research project?
Mr. Thompson is assigning his class a research project and is able to provide computer access to students throughout the process. Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to incorporate technology into the research project?
Ms. Crawley's seventh-grade social studies class is studying the battle of the Alamo. During the unit, she assigns each student a relevant historical figure and plans to work through the research process with this focus. Before visiting the computer lab, the students spend time in class, developing a research question. What will be their next step in the research process?
Ms. Crawley's seventh-grade social studies class is studying the battle of the Alamo. During the unit, she assigns each student a relevant historical figure and plans to work through the research process with this focus. Before visiting the computer lab, the students spend time in class, developing a research question. What will be their next step in the research process?
A student in a social studies class has selected the Korean War as a topic for his research paper. What should his first step be?
A student in a social studies class has selected the Korean War as a topic for his research paper. What should his first step be?
A sixth-grade teacher is planning a lesson about the importance of exploring multiple perspectives while studying the westward expansion of the US. Which of the following would be the most appropriate primary source document to use in this lesson?
A sixth-grade teacher is planning a lesson about the importance of exploring multiple perspectives while studying the westward expansion of the US. Which of the following would be the most appropriate primary source document to use in this lesson?
A student is researching the impact of social media on political campaigns. Which of the following questions would be most effective in guiding their research?
A student is researching the impact of social media on political campaigns. Which of the following questions would be most effective in guiding their research?
Which of the following activities would best help students differentiate between primary and secondary sources?
Which of the following activities would best help students differentiate between primary and secondary sources?
A teacher is guiding students through a research project on the Civil Rights Movement. Which of the following sources would be considered a primary source?
A teacher is guiding students through a research project on the Civil Rights Movement. Which of the following sources would be considered a primary source?
Which of the following strategies would best assist students in evaluating the credibility of online sources?
Which of the following strategies would best assist students in evaluating the credibility of online sources?
A student is writing a report on the effects of the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following research questions would be most suitable for this assignment?
A student is writing a report on the effects of the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following research questions would be most suitable for this assignment?
Which of the following actions constitutes plagiarism?
Which of the following actions constitutes plagiarism?
If a historian wants to understand the daily life of peasants in medieval Europe, which of the following sources would likely be most useful?
If a historian wants to understand the daily life of peasants in medieval Europe, which of the following sources would likely be most useful?
When using statistical data in a research report, what is the MOST important factor to consider?
When using statistical data in a research report, what is the MOST important factor to consider?
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?
Which of the following tools would be MOST effective for organizing research notes and sources when writing a research paper?
Which of the following tools would be MOST effective for organizing research notes and sources when writing a research paper?
In which situation would you need to cite a source used for research?
In which situation would you need to cite a source used for research?
A historian is researching the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. Which research question would be most effective for guiding their investigation?
A historian is researching the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. Which research question would be most effective for guiding their investigation?
Which activity would be MOST effective in helping students understand the challenges faced by historians when interpreting historical sources?
Which activity would be MOST effective in helping students understand the challenges faced by historians when interpreting historical sources?
If a student is assessing the reliability of a website about the American Revolution, which factor is MOST crucial to consider?
If a student is assessing the reliability of a website about the American Revolution, which factor is MOST crucial to consider?
How can a student best distinguish between a primary and secondary source when researching the Vietnam War?
How can a student best distinguish between a primary and secondary source when researching the Vietnam War?
A student is researching the impact of the printing press on the Renaissance. Which of the following research questions would be most effective?
A student is researching the impact of the printing press on the Renaissance. Which of the following research questions would be most effective?
What is the primary purpose of using footnotes or endnotes in a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of using footnotes or endnotes in a research paper?
A student includes a direct quote from a historian in their research paper. What MUST the student do to avoid plagiarism?
A student includes a direct quote from a historian in their research paper. What MUST the student do to avoid plagiarism?
Which of the following search terms would be MOST effective for researching the social impact of railroads in the 19th century?
Which of the following search terms would be MOST effective for researching the social impact of railroads in the 19th century?
A student comes across a political cartoon while researching the Civil Rights Movement. What should they consider to understand its message?
A student comes across a political cartoon while researching the Civil Rights Movement. What should they consider to understand its message?
When evaluating statistical data about immigration trends, what is the MOST important thing to consider?
When evaluating statistical data about immigration trends, what is the MOST important thing to consider?
A student is comparing several sources about the causes of World War I. What is the BEST way to organize their notes and identify common themes?
A student is comparing several sources about the causes of World War I. What is the BEST way to organize their notes and identify common themes?
A student wants to find scholarly articles on the economic effects of the Great Depression. Which database would be MOST appropriate for this research?
A student wants to find scholarly articles on the economic effects of the Great Depression. Which database would be MOST appropriate for this research?
A historian is studying the cultural impact of jazz music in the 1920s. Which source would provide the MOST direct insight into this topic?
A historian is studying the cultural impact of jazz music in the 1920s. Which source would provide the MOST direct insight into this topic?
What is the MOST effective way to determine if a website is presenting information with a particular bias?
What is the MOST effective way to determine if a website is presenting information with a particular bias?
A student is researching the Battle of Gettysburg. Which source would likely offer the MOST objective account of the battle?
A student is researching the Battle of Gettysburg. Which source would likely offer the MOST objective account of the battle?
A teacher is guiding students through a research project on the Civil Rights Movement. Which of the following research questions would be most effective in gathering accurate information?
A teacher is guiding students through a research project on the Civil Rights Movement. Which of the following research questions would be most effective in gathering accurate information?
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to narrow down a research topic that is too broad?
Which of the following is the MOST effective way to narrow down a research topic that is too broad?
What is the primary purpose of creating an annotated bibliography?
What is the primary purpose of creating an annotated bibliography?
In a research paper, when is it necessary to cite a source?
In a research paper, when is it necessary to cite a source?
If a student is researching the impact of the Columbian Exchange, which source would most directly represent the perspectives of Native Americans?
If a student is researching the impact of the Columbian Exchange, which source would most directly represent the perspectives of Native Americans?
Which type of source is MOST likely to contain bias?
Which type of source is MOST likely to contain bias?
A student needs to find primary source documents related to the Civil Rights Movement. Where would be the MOST effective place to begin their search?
A student needs to find primary source documents related to the Civil Rights Movement. Where would be the MOST effective place to begin their search?
What is the MOST important step in the research process after identifying a relevant source?
What is the MOST important step in the research process after identifying a relevant source?
A student is writing a research paper about the impact of the Cold War on education in American schools. Which research question would be most effective?
A student is writing a research paper about the impact of the Cold War on education in American schools. Which research question would be most effective?
What is the BEST method for organizing research notes from various sources?
What is the BEST method for organizing research notes from various sources?
A historian is trying to understand public opinion during the Vietnam War. Which of the following sources would be MOST helpful?
A historian is trying to understand public opinion during the Vietnam War. Which of the following sources would be MOST helpful?
What does the term 'context' mean in historical research?
What does the term 'context' mean in historical research?
What is the primary reason for using in-text citations in a research paper?
What is the primary reason for using in-text citations in a research paper?
A student is evaluating a website claiming to present factual information. What aspect would be MOST indicative of potential bias or unreliability?
A student is evaluating a website claiming to present factual information. What aspect would be MOST indicative of potential bias or unreliability?
When researching a historical event, why is it important to consult multiple sources?
When researching a historical event, why is it important to consult multiple sources?
A student is trying to determine if a source is a primary or secondary source. Which question would best determine this?
A student is trying to determine if a source is a primary or secondary source. Which question would best determine this?
A student has located several sources for their research paper and all agree about the topic. What should be the students next step?
A student has located several sources for their research paper and all agree about the topic. What should be the students next step?
A student wants to conduct a local historical study about the history of their town's main industry. What primary source would be useful to gather information?
A student wants to conduct a local historical study about the history of their town's main industry. What primary source would be useful to gather information?
When writing a research paper, what is the purpose of paraphrasing?
When writing a research paper, what is the purpose of paraphrasing?
What is the importance of checking the publication date of a source when researching?
What is the importance of checking the publication date of a source when researching?
A student is having trouble deciding between multiple research topics for their report. Which action would best narrow down the research topic?
A student is having trouble deciding between multiple research topics for their report. Which action would best narrow down the research topic?
Flashcards
First step in research?
First step in research?
Focus the research to save time and give direction to the study.
Statement of fact
Statement of fact
A statement that relays events without interpretation.
Summary of excerpt
Summary of excerpt
Thomas Jefferson met resistance from members who wanted to follow Europe.
Website Reliability
Website Reliability
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Appropriate Next Step
Appropriate Next Step
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Jefferson's Autobiography
Jefferson's Autobiography
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Primary Source Weakness
Primary Source Weakness
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Washington's assertion.
Washington's assertion.
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Fact from the passage.
Fact from the passage.
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Geology definition.
Geology definition.
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Appropriate primary source.
Appropriate primary source.
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Primary Source
Primary Source
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Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources
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Best Next step in Research.
Best Next step in Research.
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Statement expresses a fact?
Statement expresses a fact?
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Most reasonable approach.
Most reasonable approach.
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Class might need to review.
Class might need to review.
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Understand thematic Maps.
Understand thematic Maps.
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Thematic Map.
Thematic Map.
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bias in the newspaper.
bias in the newspaper.
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Instructional oppurtunity.
Instructional oppurtunity.
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Kennedy Threat
Kennedy Threat
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technology into the research project?
technology into the research project?
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research process next step
research process next step
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First step in research?
First step in research?
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Westward expansion of US.
Westward expansion of US.
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Study Notes
- These notes cover social studies research skills, source types, bias identification, and historical examples.
Research Process
- When starting a research paper, formulate questions to focus the research and avoid irrelevant information.
- After thoroughly researching a topic, form a conclusion and present it in writing or a presentation.
- After preliminary research, refine the guiding question.
- Background research should be done after developing a research question.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
- Primary sources offer firsthand accounts while secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis.
- Autobiographies are primary sources but may contain bias.
- When using primary sources, consider that they may lack context.
- Mr. Johnson's eighth-grade social studies research project requires students to use both primary and secondary sources shows that primary sources may lack context.
- History textbooks and biographies are examples of secondary sources.
- Journals of Lewis and Clark are primary sources.
Evaluating Sources
- The most critical question to ask when using a website for research is whether the author is reliable.
- When allowing students to use other sources, teach students how to determine the validity of a source and give them the opportunity to have their source approved by explaining to the teacher how they know it is a trustworthy source.
- Students should be taught how to evaluate sources for reliability and bias.
Identifying Bias
- Negativity bias focuses on negative aspects without considering positive ones.
Historical Examples
- A reprint of the Bill of Rights is an appropriate primary source when learning about Foundational Documents of the USA.
- An image of a clay tablet with cuneiform writing is an appropriate primary source for learning about ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
- A treaty between the US government and the Chippewa Tribe. would be a primary source to help students understand the historical context of westward expansion
World War I Timeline
- World War I took place before the Roaring Twenties.
- Need to understand how World War I led to the consumerism and overspending of the Roaring Twenties, which then contributed to the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Maps
- Thematic maps require a legend and a title.
John F Kennedy
- Threat from the Cold War.
Examples of Fact vs. Opinion
- Stating that "Germany insisted there should be no intervention in the settlement of the dispute between Serbia and Austria" is a statement of fact.
- Saying that, "geology is the science which explains to us the rind of the earth" is a statement of fact.
- A factual statement of Plato's journeys across the contemporary world.
- Laws were being laid down by religions and governments of all nations as to what music must be and what music was forbidden to be is a factual statement.
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