Research and Writing: Building and Presenting Knowledge for 3rd Graders

Question 1

When doing research, it's important to follow ethical guidelines. What does this mean?

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Asking permission before using someone else's ideas or words

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Only using information from websites that end in '.com'

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Making sure to include a bibliography

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Only using information from books

Question 2

Which website is the best choice for finding trustworthy information about the history of the United States?

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www.history.com

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www.kidsfunfacts.com

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www.myfavoritewebsite.com

Question 3

Which question is specific enough to research?

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How do dogs help people?

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What are animals like?

Question 4

When presenting research, which strategy can help keep your audience interested?

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Use pictures, charts, or videos.

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Read directly from your notes.

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Speak softly and without enthusiasm.

Question 5

Why is it crucial to organize your research findings in a clear and logical manner?

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It makes the findings easier to read and understand.

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It makes the findings appear more impressive.

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It reduces the time needed for writing.

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It's not essential, as long as all the information is included.

Question 6

You're researching 'ancient Egypt' but there's not enough information about your specific topic. What's the best next step?

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Narrow your research question to focus on a specific part of 'ancient Egypt'.

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Keep searching, you'll find information somewhere.

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Change your research topic to something else.

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Give up on your research because there's not enough information.

Question 7

When taking research notes, which of these is NOT a good way to organize them?

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Write notes in any order.

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Create a table with different categories for your information.

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Write down the main ideas of each source.

Question 8

Why is it important to have a clear question before you start researching?

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It helps you find the information you need quickly.

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It makes your research more fun to read.

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a responsible way to use technology for research?

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Sending emails to ask for information from strangers

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Using a search engine to find information

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Taking notes on a computer or tablet

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Using a citation generator to create a bibliography

Question 10

When preparing a presentation, why is it important to consider your audience?

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Their age and interests will affect how you present the information.

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You need to make sure they understand everything you say.

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You want to impress them with your research.

Question 11

Why are visuals and multimedia important to include in a research presentation?

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They help the audience stay focused and interested.

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They make complex information easier to understand.

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They help the audience remember the information.

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They are not important in research presentations.

Question 12

When conducting research, it's important to follow ethical guidelines. Which of these is NOT an ethical practice?

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Making up data or results

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Changing data or results to make them look better

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Using someone else's work without giving them credit

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Following all the research rules and being honest about their findings

Question 13

In a research report, why are transitions important?

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They help ideas flow smoothly between different parts.

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They make the report look neat.

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They add more words to the report.

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They make the report more exciting.

Question 14

After gathering information for your report, what's the best way to organize your thoughts?

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Create an outline with the main ideas and details you want to include.

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Write the report without planning it out first.

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Include everything you learned in your outline, even if it doesn't fit.

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Include every single piece of information you learned in your outline.

Question 15

When writing a research paper, what's the most important thing to keep in mind to avoid copying someone else's work?

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Always write in your own words.

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Put quotation marks around any text you copy from a source.

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Ask the original author for permission before using their work.

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Change a few words in the text you copy from a source.

Question 16

When researching for a presentation, how do the audience you're presenting to and the reason you're presenting affect the question you ask?

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Both the audience and the reason affect the question.

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They don't affect the question.

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The audience affects the question, but the reason doesn't.

Question 17

You've found some information for your research project. How can you make sure it's helpful?

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Read the information and see if it answers your research question.

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Count how many sources you have.

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Check if the information is from different websites.

Question 18

You've researched a topic and have an opinion. How can you use your research to have a good discussion, even if others have different opinions?

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Share your research and explain your thinking. Listen to others' ideas to find common ground.

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Share only your opinion, not your research.

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Argue to convince others to agree with you.

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Ignore the research and rely only on your own beliefs.

Question 19

When working together on a research project, how can you and your team benefit and be effective team members?

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Working together can help you make a better project by sharing ideas, listening to each other, and working well together.

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You can learn from others, but you don't have to share your ideas or help with the project.

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Working together can make the project go faster, but it's not important to listen to others or work well together.

Question 20

When preparing a presentation for your research project, how can you use visuals and multimedia to make it more engaging and helpful for your audience?

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Use visuals and multimedia to support the text in your presentation.

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Don't use any visuals or multimedia, just text.

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Use visuals and multimedia to replace all the text in your presentation.

Question 21

What should you do first when writing a research paper?

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Gather information

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Write an outline

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Write a draft

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Edit and revise

Question 22

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To state the main idea of your paper

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To introduce your research topic

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To summarize your findings

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To state your opinion

Question 23

Which of the following is an effective way to organize your notes while researching?

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Organize them by topic

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Organize them in the order they were found

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Organize them by the source they came from

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Organize them alphabetically

Question 24

Which of the following is a strong conclusion for a research paper?

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In conclusion, the research has shown that...

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This was a fun topic to research.

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I hope you enjoyed reading my paper.

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I think this is an interesting issue.

Question 25

Why is it important to organize information before writing?

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To make writing easier

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To make writing more interesting

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To impress the reader

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To avoid mistakes

Question 26

Which of these is a correct way to cite sources in a report?

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Both a bibliography and footnotes

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Including a bibliography

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Using footnotes

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Neither a bibliography nor footnotes

Question 27

Which of these is an example of a reliable source?

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A scientific journal article

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A website with no author or date

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A social media post

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A personal blog

Question 28

What's the first thing you should do when writing a report?

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Gather information

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Organize the information

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Write the first draft

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Revise and edit

Question 29

What's the main purpose of a research project?

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To learn more about a topic

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To impress the teacher

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To get a good grade

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To waste time

Question 30

Before you start looking for information, what is the first thing you need to do?

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Pick a topic you want to learn about

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Find books at the library

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Go online and search

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Ask your teacher for help

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a good place to find information?

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A post on social media

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A book from the school library

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A website that ends in .gov

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An interview with an expert

Question 32

What is the main idea you want to prove in your research report?

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Your thesis statement

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Your summary

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Your introduction

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Your background information

Question 33

What is the difference between a firsthand account and a later interpretation?

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A firsthand account is written by someone who was there, while a later interpretation is written by someone who was not

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A later interpretation is more reliable than a firsthand account

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A firsthand account is only written, while a later interpretation can be any type of media

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There is no difference between a firsthand account and a later interpretation

Question 34

What is the right thing to do when using information in a research project?

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Clearly show where you got the information

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Take credit for other people's work

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Make up information to support your ideas

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Neither of the above

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to find information for a research project?

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Playing video games

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Reading books

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Talking to experts

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Using the internet

Question 36

What's the first step when you start a research project?

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Asking a question you want to learn more about

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Writing a report

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Finding sources

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Making a list of books

Question 37

Which of these is considered a first-hand source?

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A letter written by a person who lived during the time you're studying

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A textbook

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A newspaper article

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A website

Question 38

What's the purpose of a bibliography?

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To show where you got your information from

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To tell the main points of your project

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To list books that you think are good

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To explain how you did your research

Question 39

Which of these is a smart way to organize your research notes?

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By what they're about

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By when you found them

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By who wrote them

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By putting them in alphabetical order

Question 40

When you start a research project, the first thing you should do is:

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Find reliable sources of information.

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Write a strong and clear thesis statement.

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Create a detailed outline for your report.

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Start writing your report right away.

Question 41

To ensure accurate information in research, it's important to:

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Consult multiple sources and compare perspectives.

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Rely on a single source of information.

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Use only online sources, as they are always up-to-date.

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Guess and estimate facts based on your assumptions.

Question 42

Why is it important to organize your notes while conducting research?

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To help you understand and remember the information better.

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To make your notes look neat and tidy.

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To impress your teacher or classmates.

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To finish your project as quickly as possible.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?

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It is unrealistic and difficult to answer.

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It is specific and focused.

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It can be measured or observed.

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It is relevant to the topic being researched.

Question 44

When writing a research report, what type of sentence should you use to state your main idea?

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A statement that clearly expresses your main point.

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A question that asks the reader to think.

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A command that tells the reader what to do.

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An exclamation that shows your excitement about the topic.

Question 45

Which of the following is a good way to make your research writing more interesting?

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Using images, charts, or diagrams to illustrate your points.

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Using complicated and technical language.

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Avoiding personal stories or examples.

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Keeping your writing as dry and factual as possible.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a type of research source?

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Your own opinions and ideas

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Books

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Websites

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Interviews with experts

Question 47

What is the main goal of the introduction in a research report?

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To provide background information on the topic

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To state your research question

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To summarize your findings

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To present your conclusion

Question 48

Which of these is an advantage of using books for research?

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Books provide in-depth information on a topic.

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Books have the most up-to-date information.

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Books are always easy to find.

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Books are free to use.

Question 49

Before you start writing about a topic, what's the most important thing to do first?

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Research to learn more

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Start writing right away

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Ask your teacher for help

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Copy information from the internet

Question 50

When sharing your research with others, why is it important to keep your audience in mind?

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So you can make it more engaging for them

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So you can use big words they won't understand

Question 51

When writing a research paper, what is the most important thing to remember to do?

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Cite your sources

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Use fancy words

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Write in a fancy way

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Make it really long

Question 52

When writing a report using information you found during your research, how can you make sure you're not copying someone else's work?

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Cite your sources

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Change a few words from the original text

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Don't worry about it, everyone copies

Question 53

What's a good way to keep your audience engaged during a research presentation?

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Include fun activities like games or discussions

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Use big words and avoid pictures

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Speak in a boring voice

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Don't practice your presentation beforehand

Question 54

Which of these is **NOT** a reason to do research?

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Have fun

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Learn new things

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Find answers

Question 55

When working with others on a research project, what's the best way to work together?

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Share ideas and listen to others

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Don't do any work and let others do it all

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Take credit for all the work and not share with others

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Ignore the ideas of others and only focus on your own

Question 56

What kind of research question lets you dig deeper into a topic and think about different ideas?

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Open-ended

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Closed-ended

Question 57

When writing a research paper, why do we use quotation marks?

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To indicate that the words are taken directly from another source

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To indicate that the words are humorous

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To indicate that we are copying the words

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To make our writing more interesting

Question 58

Which sentence expresses a personal preference?

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I think chocolate cake is the best dessert.

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The Eiffel Tower is the tallest structure in Paris.

Question 59

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

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It outlines the main idea of the paper.

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It summarizes the research findings.

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It provides background information on the topic.

Question 60

How should you organize your research notes?

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By topic

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By date

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By author

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By importance

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a good way to present your research findings?

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Performing a play

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Writing a report

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Creating a poster

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Giving a speech

Question 62

Why is it important to do research before starting a research project?

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To learn more about the topic

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To find all the answers to your research question

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To make sure your research project is perfect

Question 63

When writing a research project, which type of writing gives instructions on how to do something?

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Procedure

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Story

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Description

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Argument

Question 64

For a research project, the best way to find information is to:

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Use books and websites

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Ask people you know

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Watch videos only

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Make up your own facts