Research Writing: A Comprehensive Guide for Tenth Graders

Question 1

To identify credible sources for a research paper, which strategy is most effective?

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Selecting sources published by academic institutions or professional organizations

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Using only sources that are freely available online

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Choosing sources written by authors with a large social media following

Question 2

To initiate the research process effectively, what step should be taken first?

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Defining the research question and its scope

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Collecting information from diverse sources

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Composing a comprehensive research report

Question 3

In the research process, which step is crucial for collecting information to support your argument or thesis?

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Conducting research

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Identifying a topic

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Organizing your findings

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Writing your report or paper

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a step in the research writing process?

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Creating a thesis statement

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Conducting research

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Gathering information

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Writing a report

Question 5

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?

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To state the main argument or claim of the paper

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To provide a brief overview of the topic

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To summarize the findings of the paper

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To introduce the author's personal opinion

Question 6

When paraphrasing information from a source, you should:

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Use your own words to express the author's ideas without changing the meaning.

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Quote the author directly to avoid plagiarism.

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Summarize the author's main points to make your writing more concise.

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Change the order of the information to make it more interesting.

Question 7

Which of the following is a well-formulated research question?

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How does social media impact teenagers?

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What is the meaning of life?

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Is it better to be rich or happy?

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Why is the sky blue?

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of bias in research?

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Bias towards the researcher's own opinions

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Selection bias

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Confirmation bias

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Sampling bias

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign that a source is NOT credible?

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The presentation is free from bias.

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The author is an expert in the field.

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The data presented is supported by evidence.

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The publication is recent.

Question 10

What is the initial step in the research writing process?

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Identifying a research question

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Gathering information

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Writing a report

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Evaluating sources

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of a bibliography in research writing?

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To acknowledge sources used

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To establish the author's credibility

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To recap the main points of the research

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To engage the reader

Question 12

What is the primary goal of a research report?

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To share information on a specific topic

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To persuade readers to adopt a particular viewpoint

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To entertain readers with interesting facts

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To promote a product or service

Question 13

Which step in the research writing process involves identifying reliable sources of information?

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Identifying credible sources

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Summarizing information

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Paraphrasing sources

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Organizing ideas

Question 14

Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of a credible source?

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Provides accurate and verifiable information

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Contains factual errors and unsupported claims

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Represents biased and subjective opinions

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Uses unclear and imprecise language

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in a research paper?

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To clearly state the central argument or claim of the paper

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To present a personal viewpoint on the research topic

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To summarize the key findings and conclusions of the research

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To provide an overview of the different perspectives on the research topic

Question 16

What is the key difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?

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Paraphrasing involves using different words to express the same idea, while summarizing involves condensing multiple ideas into a shorter form.

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Paraphrasing involves changing the structure of a passage, while summarizing retains the original structure.

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Paraphrasing focuses on conveying the specific details of a passage, while summarizing emphasizes the main points.

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There is no significant difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.

Question 17

Which type of research question is not considered valid?

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Persuasive

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Descriptive

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Exploratory

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Causal

Question 18

What is the primary purpose of an annotated bibliography in research writing?

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To organize and evaluate the credibility of sources

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To present a comprehensive list of all sources used in a paper

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To develop a research question and outline for a paper

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To provide a detailed summary of the main arguments of each source

Question 19

Which strategy is essential for writing an effective research paper?

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Organizing ideas and evidence in a logical flow

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Using informal and conversational language

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Avoiding technical terms and specific details

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Including unrelated information that may be interesting

Question 20

What is the definition of plagiarism?

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Using another person's ideas, words, or work without giving proper credit

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Unintentionally failing to cite a source

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Paraphrasing a source too closely without changing the original ideas

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Summarizing a source in your own words

Question 21

Which of the following is **not** a common stage in the research writing process?

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Writing an essay

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Conducting research

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Gathering information

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Writing a report or paper

Question 22

What is considered a credible source of information?

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A website with a .gov or .edu domain

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A social media post with many shares

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A personal blog with no author information

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A Wikipedia article

Question 23

Which of the following is **not** a technique for evaluating the relevance and usefulness of information?

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Ignoring the author's credentials

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Reading the abstract or introduction of a source

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Looking at the source's publication date

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Scanning the source for keywords

Question 24

Which of the following is **not** a key skill needed for effective research writing?

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Memorization

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Critical thinking

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Organization

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Writing

Question 25

What is the **primary objective** of an annotated bibliography?

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To provide a summary and evaluation of sources

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To list all the sources used in a research paper

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To help organize and synthesize information

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To provide a preview of the research paper's findings

Question 26

In research writing, which action is considered unethical?

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Plagiarizing from other sources

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Properly citing sources

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Accurately using quotations

Question 27

Plagiarism refers to:

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Using someone else's ideas or words without giving them proper credit

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Accidentally copying a few words from a source without citing

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Paraphrasing a source without changing the meaning

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Summarizing a source using your own words

Question 28

The initial step in the research process involves:

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Identifying a topic and developing a research question

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Gathering information and conducting research

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Developing a thesis statement

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Writing the final research paper

Question 29

What is the primary reason for evaluating information in research?

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To decide if it is accurate and relevant

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To find the most interesting facts

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To back up your opinion

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To summarize the information

Question 30

Which type of source is most reliable or credible?

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Scholarly journal articles

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Newspaper articles

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Wikipedia articles

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Social media posts

Question 31

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present your main argument or claim

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To provide a summary of your paper

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To introduce the topic of your paper

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To list the sources you used in your paper

Question 32

What is the main reason for using citations in a research paper?

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To avoid plagiarism

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To show off your research

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To make your paper more visually appealing

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To show how many sources you have

Question 33

Which is not a characteristic of a well-written research paper?

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Vague and ambiguous language

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Clear and direct language

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Logical organization

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Proper documentation of sources

Question 34

What is the main objective of research writing?

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Answering the research question

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Demonstrating perfect grammar and punctuation

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Citing sources accurately

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Writing in a creative style

Question 35

What is the initial stage of the research writing process?

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Selecting a topic

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Gathering information

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Writing the report

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Evaluating sources

Question 36

Which organizational structure is commonly used in research papers?

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Introduction, body, conclusion

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Problem, solution, evaluation

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Claim, evidence, counterclaim

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Chronological, comparison, spatial

Question 37

How does a thesis statement differ from a research question?

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A thesis statement is a specific argument, while a research question is a general topic.

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A research question is part of a thesis statement.

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A thesis statement is a question, while a research question is a statement.

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There is no difference between them.

Question 38

Which of the following is not an advantage of using transitions in research writing?

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Creating an argumentative tone

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Enhancing readability

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Clarifying relationships between ideas

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Guiding the reader through the text

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of a research proposal?

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Outlining the research topic, methods, and anticipated findings

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Demonstrating the writer's expertise in the subject

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Persuading readers to fund the research

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Presenting the final research results

Question 40

To minimize the impact of research bias, which strategy is most effective?

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Acknowledging and reflecting on personal biases

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Relying solely on secondary sources

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Using only one research method

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Ignoring the potential influence of researcher characteristics

Question 41

In a research study, which design involves changing one or more factors (independent variables) to observe their impact on an outcome (dependent variable)?

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Experimental design

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Correlational design

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Case study design

Question 42

When scrutinizing sources for their credibility, which of the following criteria should be taken into consideration?

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The expertise and reputation of the author or organization publishing the information

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The length of the source, assuming longer sources are more credible

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The visually appealing layout and design of the source

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The date of publication, indicating the recency of the information

Question 43

Which of the following website extensions generally indicates a credible source for academic research?

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.gov

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.com

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.info

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.net

Question 44

What is the primary function of a thesis statement in a research paper?

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To concisely present the central argument or claim of the paper

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To summarize the research findings presented in the paper

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To introduce the general subject or topic of the paper

Question 45

Which of the following characteristics is essential for clear and concise writing in research?

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Using specific and precise language while avoiding unnecessary words or phrases

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Employing lengthy and overly complex sentence structures

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Including excessive details and irrelevant information

Question 46

What is the act of using another person's ideas or words without properly acknowledging the original source referred to as?

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Plagiarism

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Misrepresentation

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Fabrication

Question 47

Which of the following is a primary reason for using citations in a research paper?

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To acknowledge and give credit to the original authors or sources of the information used

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To make the research paper appear more comprehensive

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To solely prevent accusations of plagiarism

Question 48

What is the fundamental purpose of a research report?

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To effectively communicate research findings, conclusions, and insights based on systematic investigation

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To persuade or convince the reader to adopt a specific viewpoint

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To provide entertainment and amusement to the reader

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a well-structured research question?

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How does social media usage impact the social and emotional well-being of adolescents?

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Is the sky blue?

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What is the meaning of life?

Question 50

When citing a book using MLA format, which of the following is the correct sequence of information to include?

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Author's last name, first name. Title of the book. City of publication: Publisher, year of publication.

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Title of the book, Author's last name, first name, Publisher, year of publication

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First name and last name of the author, Title of the book in italics, Publisher, year of publication