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The Research Quiz:
Check Your Direction
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Question 1

The first step along THE RESEARCH ROAD is:
  • A. Cite your sources



  • C. Search Google
  • B. Organize your information


  • D. Define your task
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Question 2

To be successful, you should choose a topic that:
  • A. Your teacher likes



  • C. You are curious about
  • B. Your best friend used last year


  • D. Involves the least amount of work
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Question 3

It will help to state your task in terms of:
  • A. A question or problem


  • C. An encyclopedia article
  • B. A difficult assignment


  • D. A grade
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Question 4

The chart which is useful for planning your research is called:
  • A. WWW


  • C. KWL


  • B. MP3


  • D. PDA
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Question 5

The sentence with the purpose of directing your research is called:
  • A. Search term


  • C. Curriculum map
  • B. Keyword sentence


  • D. Thesis statement or essential question
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Question 6

The database that is a good source for diagrams is:
  • CQ Researcher



  • C. Issues & Controversies
  • B. Science Online



  • D. Oxford English Dictionary
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Question 7

A good web site for my research:
  • A. Has an author who is an expert in his/her field


  • C. Is the first result of a Google search
  • B. Has lots of advertising


  • D. Is written by other students
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Question 8

Select the one example that is probably NOT a primary source.
  • A. Diary


  • C. Political cartoon
  • B. Textbook


  • D. Photograph
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Question 9

For which of the following are you NOT required to cite your sources:
  • A. Research paper



  • C. Poster


  • B. PowerPoint presentation


  • D. My own original story
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Question 10

Which of the following DOES NOT apply critical standards for selecting resources:
  • A. Grolier Online


  • C. Google
  • B. Fay School Library


  • D. Britannica Online
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Congratulations!
  • This is the end of the road. As long as you are in school, you’ll be doing research. If you’re not satisfied with your results this time, you can improve your research skills and do better next time. Thank you for traveling THE RESEARCH ROAD!
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Answer Key
  • 1)  D
  • 2)  C
  • 3)  A
  • 4)  C
  • 5)  D