Writing Workshop: Researching an Agency Quiz

What rule should a writer keep in mind while doing research for an informative essay?

Read this sentence from an informative essay. After the Civil War, the amount of counterfeit money in circulation was a big problem for the government. The sources for this fact are an article entitled \"Know Your Money\" from the US Secret Service website and an encyclopedia article entitled \"United States Secret Service\" by Michael Ray. How should the sources be listed in a parenthetical citation?

Read this citation for an informative essay. Davis, Victoria. Joining the Secret Service. Washington, D.C.: Free Print Press, 2013. This citation is for

A student is writing an informative essay about the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). How would FEMA's website differ from an outside source?

To show how a new body paragraph relates to a previous topic, a writer should

Read this excerpt from the body paragraphs of an informative essay. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. The agency informs the public about foods to avoid on their website and in public statements. The FDA also tells consumers what to do if they become sick. Which detail would provide helpful, factual support to this excerpt?

Read this prompt for an informative essay. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides a number of services to the American public. These services protect consumers from harmful food, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Choose one of the services the FDA performs to discuss in an informative essay. Do outside research and write an essay about this service and the manner in which the agency provides this service to the public. What will be the topic of the essay?