During the research writing process, a student should embrace: a. facts b. ambiguity c. statistics d. expert opinion.
facts
This provides ongoing support for a research paper: a. abundant internet information b. the writer's curiosity c. a mentor's knowledge d. a controversial topic
the writer's curiosity
After identifying your research topic, the next step is to: a. write a research proposal b. consider alternative topics in case you need them c. develop a working knowledge about the topic d. interview experts in the field
write a research proposal
One reason journal articles are more valuable to the researcher than magazine articles is journal articles: a. are generally more easier to read than magazine articles b. contain bibliographies that may provide additional sources c. faceless scrutiny than magazine articles d. contain a broader focus
c. face-less scrutiny than magazine articles
Once you've indentified and defined your research question, you should do which of the following prior to writing your first draft: a. Identify additional research questions for future writing assignments b. expand your research topic c. develop a working knowledge of your research topic d. consider the motive for writing your paper
develop a working knowledge of your research topic
Select the most manageable topic from the list below: a. generosity b. charitable groups' c. corporate giving d. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
Corporate giving
Readers of research material often have to ignore the author's: a. hidden agenda b. arguments c. personal experiences d. formal language
a. hidden agenda
To make a popular topic interesting, look for: a. a unique angle b. common knowledge c. facts and figures d. celebrity quotations
a. a unique angle
A fundamental difference between reading literary text and a research article is: a. a literary work contains specialized language and conventions b. a literary work will provide more working knowledge on a topic than a research article c. a literary authors purpose may be implicit, while a researcher's purpose is explicit d. a researcher articles purpose may not be apparent to the reader
b. a literary work will provide more working knowledge on a topic than a research article Which combination of keywords would result in the most relevant document list in an internet Boolean search of adult education opportunities in the state of New York: a. adult AND education AND New York NOT city b. adult OR education AND New York NOT city c. adult AND education AND New York State d. adult OR education AND New York
c. adult AND education AND New York State
Brofo-English for GED 2
Choose the correct answer
1. Not all search engines used the same key word phrase construction for assistance…
Is the answer: a. seek the advice of a friend b. Ask the professor for tips c. Use trial and error d. examine the site's health page
c. Use trial and error
2. Choose the correct answer: The invisible Web explores: a. well chartered territory b. contains instruments indexed by Google c. covers as little space as possible d. features relevant authoritative ...