Writing and Research Fundamentals Guide

Final Assessment: Study Guide Topic 1 1. What is information literacy? is the ability to find, evaluate, organize, use, and communicate information in all its various formats, most notably in situations requiring decision making, problem solving, or the acquisition of knowledge. What are the categories? What are the elements included? identify, find, evaluate, apply, and acknowledge sources of information. What are some ways to contact the library for assistance? Ask a librarian. Contact them phone/email. The librarians chat. 2. What are some different brainstorming methods? Free writing, mapping, brainstorming. Why is brainstorming important? Helps you create a vision of what you want to talk about. 3. What is an expository essay? An expository essay includes a clear thesis statement, and requires the writer to provide balanced, unbiased, and evidence-based descriptions or arguments in support of the thesis statement 4. What is a peer-reviewed journal article? It helps ensure that papers published in scientific journals answer meaningful research questions and draw accurate conclusions based on professionally executed experimentation. Why is it important? 5. What are some types of credible resources to use for academic research? The most common credible sources are scholarly journals, conference papers and books because these have been peer-reviewed 6. What is a permalink? A permalink is a URL that points to a specific web page typically by a content management system. Permalink is called so because they are permanent links and not supposed to change Topic 2 7. Why are in-text citations important? are used to show where you got your information from. This is important because it adds credibility to your paper and helps to protect you from plagiarism. 8. What information should be included on a reference page? Author, year published, title of the work, publication information 9. What are first- I, second-we, and third person-she/he/they point of views? Which is most appropriate for academic writing? Third person 10. In what circumstances should you use the SHREK- Surveying: Have confidence: Read directions: Easy questions first: Key words: multiple choice. and PORPE- Predict: Organize: Rehearse: Practice: Evaluate: essay examinations test taking techniques? What does each letter represent? Topics 3-5 11. What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is usually one sentence that tells the main point of your piece of writing-research paper, essay, etc. The thesis statement is then "proven" throughout the paper with supporting evidence. ... This is a sentence that includes three reasons to support the thesis. 12. Where should a thesis statement appear in an essay? The thesis statement usually appears at the end of the first paragraph of a paper 13. What are the components of a strong thesis statement? the limited subject, the precise opinion, and the blueprint of reasons 14. What is an example of an effective thesis statement? Why is it effective? A strong thesis not only grabs the interest of your reader, who now wants to see you support your unique interpretation, it also provides a focus for your argument, one to which every part of your paper refers in the development of your position 15. What is an example of an ineffective thesis statement? Why is it ineffective? An ineffective thesis statement would be, "Puppies are adorable and everyone knows it." This isn't really something that's a debatable topic. Something that would be more debatable would be, "A puppy's cuteness is derived from its floppy ears, small body, and playfulness." These are three things that can be debated onWhy 16. What should you look for in a source when evaluating for credibility? Coverage, currency, objective, accuracy, authority 17. What are some strategies used for organizing information? Alphabetical Organization, Hierarchical Organization, Chronological Organization, Categorical or Conceptual Organization outline. 18. What is a topic sentence? A topic sentence is the most important sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes referred to as a focus sentence, the topic sentence helps organize the paragraph by summarizing the information in the paragraph. 19. Why are transitions sentences needed in an essay? Transitions are used to show how sen- tences or paragraphs are related to each other and how they relate to the overall theme of the paper. Change thoughts smoothly. 20. Why is a rubric important? syllabus Where is an assignment rubric located? 21. What are the parts to a thesis statement? What you're writing about; Angle: What your main idea is about that topic. The thesis statement has 3 main parts: the limited subject, the precise opinion, and the blueprint. 22. What are subtopics? The subtopic of an essay is a topic that supports the main topic of the essay and helps to bolster its credibility 23. How do in-text citations relate to reference citations? There must be a matching entry of the reference page for in-text citation. 24. What are some components of effective communication? Sending, receiving, feedback 25. What is the appropriate language to use in the DQ forums? Professional, considerate and contrubition to the topic 26. Are consequences different for accidental and purposeful plagiarism? no 27. How can a thesaurus help your writing? Word choices or usage 28. What is a hook sentence? The beginning sentence of the essay grab the reader attention. 29. What does parallel structure refer to in writing? using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance 30. What is bias? Weight in favors of or against an idea or thing usually closed minded. 31. What is APA Style?