The Roots of Research: Topic, Thesis, and Plan

Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Time management and planning is a crucial component of the research paper process. B. Research cybercards are an online method of taking notes and tracking sources. C. Research note cards should be reserved for facts and data information only. D. A weekly planner or calendar is an excellent timeline device for organizing tasks and due dates.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. For history class, Ross has to write a research paper on an aspect of the 1960s. Since he loves music, Ross has narrowed down his topic to music of the 1960s. He's not sure if he wants to focus on the classic rock or classic folk music of that era. At which step of the research process is Ross? A. writing B. research C. prewriting D. editing/proofreading

Which of the following statements about a research paper thesis is FALSE? A. A thesis statement states the issue to be discussed throughout the research paper. B. The thesis appears in the first paragraph of a research paper. C. Once a thesis statement is decided, it is final and should not be changed in any way. D. A thesis statement is supported by evidence throughout the paper.

Jose is writing a research paper on the demise of the Aztec civilization. He is working on writing his thesis statement. In which step of the writing process is Jose? A. prewriting B. research C. editing/revising D. writing

Which of the following choices BEST explains the purpose of developing a research plan? A. Research plans are ONLY used by teachers to plan their daily classroom activities. B. Research plans are ONLY used by experts who have to write articles for scholarly journals in various fields. C. Research plans are used by any person who is critically evaluating a topic; since research papers involve multiple stages and multiple sources, the writer uses the plan for time management. D. A research plan is the term to describe the research paper and the bibliography.

For history class, Ross has to write a research paper on an aspect of the 1960s that affected society. Since he loves music, Ross has narrowed down his topic to music of the 1960s. He's not sure if he wants to focus on the classic rock or classic folk music of that era. Of the following choices, which would be the next step to help Ross narrow his topic into a thesis statement? A. Ross should change his topic from music to art of the 1960s. B. Ross could do some background research on both classic rock and classic folk music as they impacted the 1960s society. C. Ross should cover both topics in his research paper; he does not need to narrow the topic further. D. Ross should just start writing the paper with the knowledge that he already has about his favorite musicians from that era.

Natasha is writing a research paper on the effects of global warming on polar bears. She remembers seeing an article about the topic in her dad's Outside magazine, so she gets the magazine, reads it, and takes notes on her notecards. In which step of the research process is Natasha, and what specifically is she doing? A. Natasha is writing her thesis in the research part of the research process. B. Natasha is gathering information in the research part of the research process. C. Natasha is writing her first draft in the writing part of the research process. D. Natasha is outlining in the research part of the research process.

Which step of the research process includes writing a second draft? A. proofing B. publishing C. editing/revising D. writing

For history class, Ross has to write a research paper on an aspect of the 1960s. Since he loves music, Ross has narrowed down his topic to music of the 1960s. After completing some background research, Ross decides to discuss the ways that classic rock music mirrored the new-found freedoms within society. With his thesis determined, Ross asks his mom to talk to him about her experience of classic rock music in the 1960s society. Which of the following research tools would Ross utilize during his interview with his mom to document her as a source? A. outline B. note cards C. first draft D. published paper

\"The content and message of The Awakening caused an uproar and Chopin was denied admission into the St. Louis Fine Art Club based on its publication. She was terribly hurt by the reaction to the book . . . Like Edna, she paid the price for defying societal rules . . . \" from Wyatt, http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/eng384/katebio.htm If you did NOT want to directly quote Wyatt in a research paper, which of the following types of note cards could you use to incorporate this information into your paper? A. fact B. outline C. paraphrase D. direct quote