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Question 1. Subject guides in a university library provide all of the following resources EXCEPT

specific peer reviewed articles.

useful database recommendations.

the names of useful subject-specific resources.

reference books.

Question 2. Aristotle's _____________________ frames an argument within the rhetorical context of ethos, pathos, and logos.

teeter-totter

square peg

evidence

triangle

Question 3. Which of the following is NOT considered a viable criterion for evaluating sources?

Credibility

Relevance of subject matter

Ease with which it was found online

Expertise of author

Question 4. Researchers who locate a community of scholars engaged in a conversation should do all of the following EXCEPT

link scholars to clear positions.

selectively pick data to support their own views.

identify foundational theories and positions.

Start to see structure of a conversation.

Question 5. Which ONE of the following research purposes offers the best contribution to the field?

To avoid conflict

To summarize the achievements of others

To complicate the issues

To offer something new and interesting

Question 6. A general rule of thumb for using lists in a paper is to limit the number of items to ten or fewer.

True

False

Question 7. Which of the following statements is a myth about writing?

Fear of looking foolish prevents writers from excelling.

Time and effort are the most important criteria to better writing.

Writing what you believe readers will want to hear will help you overcome fear.

Modeling your own writing on someone else's will help you overcome fear.

Question 8. A proper English sentence must contain at least

one subordinate clause.

a predicate.

a subject and a verb.

one noun phrase.

Question 9. The tactic of straying off topic in the middle of an argument to draw people away from the argument is known as

the guilt-trip fallacy.

the argument-from-envy fallacy.

the red herring fallacy.

the argument-from-pity fallacy.

Question 10. The reference-page citation format for a book includes the following information in the following order:

Author's Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of book. Location: Publisher

Author's Last Name, Initials. Title of book. Location: Publisher (Publication Year)

Title of book. Author's Last Name, First Name. Location: Publisher (Publication Year)

Title of book. Author's Last Name, Initials. Location: Publisher (Publication Year)

Question 11. Which of the following statements is considered a distinguishing characteristic of a research question?

It is formed after consulting existing research.

It has an obvious "yes" or "no" answer.

It includes large generalizations on several topics.

It features very emotional language that is casual in tone.

Question 12. Research projects should accomplish all of the following, EXCEPT

Fill a gap in knowledge.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a methodology.

Argue based upon a personal belief.

Solve problems.

Question 13. Once a writer has completed the first stages of the research project, which of the following is MOST recommended?

Writers should follow a strict schedule and not skip around.

Students should avoid locating new sources and be satisfied with what has been written.

Writers should review their work and revise periodically.

Students must work ahead and complete upcoming stages early.

Question 14. Failure to correctly identify the difference between scholarly and popular sources can lead to all of the following consequences

EXCEPT:

It can show that your research is well rounded.

It can undermine your own argument and render it less persuasive.

It can challenge your credibility as a trustworthy researcher.

It can cause you to misuse sources.

Question 15.15. Identify the sentence with the pronoun-antecedent agreement error.

The school board finally announced their decision Friday.

He was audited because he was never on time with his taxes.

The dog was running so fast that it crashed into the fence.

Mary didn't think she was in trouble, but she was in trouble.

Question 16. When starting a writing project, researchers should approach their research topic as

an interesting problem to be solved.

a potential affirmation of faith and beliefs.

an area with limited perspectives and little to uncover.

a randomly selected topic being researched by force.

Question 17. Which method of research offers the MOST comprehensive list of academic articles across disciplines?

Accessing Google Scholar's broad database

Using a specialized database at a library

Searching the dictionary

Viewing specific encyclopedias online

Question 18. Which of the following is the LEAST useful type of source?

One that includes other researchers' analysis

One that offers just facts or information

One that offers you new perspectives

One that includes at least one of the BEAM elements

Question 19. Claims rely on all of the following kinds of evidence EXCEPT

expert testimony.

historical narrative.

facts/statistics.

guesswork.

Question 20. A sentence fragment may be corrected by

attaching the fragment to a nearby complete sentence.

revising the fragment to include whatever is missing, such as a subject or verb.

rewriting the fragment so that it expresses a complete thought.

All of the above

Question 21. It is NOT important to build credibility in an academic argument.

True

False

Question 22. If you are confused about an issue, which of the following strategies is MOST effective?

Try writing about your confusion.

Copy/paste the views of another author.

Go looking for more sources.

Pick another research topic.

Question 23. Which of the following does NOT describe the credibility of scholarly sources?

The reasonableness of the researcher's argument

Proof of credentialed and professional writing

Financial backing from a large corporation

An indication of evidence and engagement with other researchers

Question 24. Which of the following is generally NOT helpful in a conclusion?

Reminding readers of the logic of your argument

Conveying your most important idea

Asking a series of general questions related to the topic

Emphasizing your contributions to the conversation

Question 25. Valuable research writing is expected to do all of the following EXCEPT

provide new information to reinterpret previous researchers' findings.

examine corrections to possible errors in previous research.

repeat well-established information without further discussion.

explore answers to questions arising from previous research.

Question 26. Researchers are LEAST likely to want to know which of the following from their sources?

How other researchers have framed their questions

What existent data proved useful in previous research

Popular opinions on their topic

False starts other researchers have taken

Question 27. A good conclusion does all of the following EXCEPT

it explains the contents of a source with quotes and citations.

it articulates ideas in a complex manner that ties analysis together.

it explains implications of ideas and the importance of the research.

it encourages readers to pursue the topic further.

Question 28. Changing a word or two in a source relieves you of the responsibility to credit the source.

True

False

Question 29. An account of the past created by people writing about events sometime after they happened is

historical drama.

a secondary source.

a primary source.

None of the above

Question 30. When analyzing and interpreting a source, researchers should avoid WHICH of the following?

Understanding the sequence of ideas

Understanding patterns in ideas

Understanding relationships between evidence

Understanding concepts in the abstract

Question 31. Pre-reading strategies should include which ONE of the following activities?

Survey the writing for overviews and summaries first.

Clear your mind of questions and expectations.

Avoid making comparisons to other writings.

Consider what the writer knows instead of what you believe you know.

Question 32. When you use your values and personal experiences as evidence, you need to do all of the following EXCEPT

establish the limited nature of your views and experiences.

test your views and experiences by including other evidence.

describe your values and experiences so that you win the debate.

consider the values and experiences of others.

Question 33. Choose the best thesis statement.

The federal government has had a courteous and supportive relationship with Planned Parenthood and other women's health facilities for decades; however, funding from federal coffers should not be spent on procedures that are deemed unethical and murderous in the eyes of taxpayers.

In this paper, I will explain my views on abortion.

This paper will show that women's health issues are important in America today and why Planned Parenthood should continue to receive federal funding.

Question 34. A comma-splice sentence may be corrected by

ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new sentence.

replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.

All of the above

None of the above

Question 35. Which search option is NOT part of the academic databases?

Subject search

Keyword search

Dictionary search

Author/title search

Question 36. In the Chapter 2 case study, while researching the impact of technology on teen social life, Emma uses supporting questions to do all of the following EXCEPT

to locate open-ended questions for further consideration.

to find new ways to gather and interpret data.

to discover new questions to ask.

to uncover new relationships.

Question 37. A writer can demonstrate the connection between evidence and claims by doing WHICH ONE of the following?

Allowing evidence to speak for itself

Showing a clear, logical connection

Letting common sense prevails

Staying firm to personal beliefs

Question 38. One of the consequences for academic dishonesty at Ashford is

dismissal from the university.

a failing course grade.

a failing assignment grade.

All of the above

Question 39. Creative thinkers offer which of the following necessary skills to a research project?

The expertise to use logic to solve a problem

The ability to provide a clear answer to a question

Open-mindedness about alternative thinking

The discipline to conduct research thoroughly

Question 40. Which of the following is a compound sentence?

John bought some new shoes and wore them to a party.

We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat.

When you get there, please remember to call me.

None of the above

Question 41. In order to develop knowledge of a subject, which of the following is NOT considered essential?

Inquisitiveness

Expertise

Persistence

Research skills

Question 42. It is a good idea to include various types of fallacies in academic papers.

True

False

Question 43. Which of the following DOES NOT describe a characteristic of news, trade, and popular sources?

They may be subject to editorial review or review by industry practitioners.

They make assertions without always providing readers with verification of evidence.

They are written primarily to educate or entertain.

They use a broad citation system to document sources.

Question 44. The drafting stage of the writing process all of the following strategies, EXCEPT

discovery of what your research means.

determining how to frame an argument.

focusing only on proving your thesis.

being open-minded about potential changes.

Question 45. Which of the following local purposes is NOT useful in the body of the essay?

Providing exhibits to elaborate the problem

Filling gaps in conversation

Supporting the argument about the causes of a problem

Supporting traditional views without question

Question 46. You must only give credit to a source when you use a direct quotation.

True

False

Question 47. By carefully considering the numerous perspectives on a topic, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?

The researcher will get off track on the issue.

The writer will lose focus on the main purpose.

New data will complicate the issues and cause disarray.

The researcher's understanding will deepen.

Question 48. Passage-based free-writing helps writers do all of the following?

Construct perfectly formed ideas

Paraphrase ideas of others

Explain complicated passages

Respond to significant quotations

Question 49. Which of the following is NOT an example of signaling that an idea originates from another source?

Enclosing words from the writer in quotation marks

Using attributional phrases when including a writer's ideas

Summarizing and paraphrasing in your own words without citation

Including an in-text citation at the end of the sentence

Question 50. If you have any questions regarding plagiarism, you should ask the course instructor.

True

False

Question 51. An outline is a tool for organizing online web searches.

True

False

Question 52. Misrepresenting an opponent's position then arguing against the misrepresented position is the basic working definition of

the straw-man fallacy.

the red-herring fallacy.

the relativist fallacy.

the subjectivist fallacy.

Question 53. Ashford University instructors use anti-plagiarism resources to determine the originality of submitted written work.

True

False

Question 54. Which strategy is LEAST helpful when organizing sequences of ideas in a project?

Keeping readers' needs and limits in mind

Repeatedly covering known and familiar concepts

Complicating ideas as your reader develops knowledge

Blending discussion of abstract ideas with concrete examples

Question 55. Caffeine affects people in different ways. In this sentence, the word affects is used

incorrectly - affects is usually a noun.

incorrectly - affects is usually a verb.

correctly - affects is usually a noun.

correctly - affects is usually a verb.

Question 56. "Everyone from that department is untrustworthy." This is an example of

the post-hoc fallacy.

the red-herring fallacy.

the group-think fallacy.

the hasty-generalization fallacy.

Question 57. Arguments based on emotion or personal experiences are largely dismissed in the academic world for all of the following

reasons EXCEPT

they insert passion into an otherwise boring discussion.

they insist that all people should share the author's personal values.

they encourage us to ignore competing viewpoints.

they give too much weight to our own experiences.

Question 58. Which of the following will likely confuse your reader when describing your basic topic?

Insight into your perspective

Extensive details about your topic

Comparison to similar topics

Contrasts with familiar topics

Question 59. Ideas and information that are unpublished-such as a student paper or presentation-don't need to be cited.

True

False

Question 60. The project description serves all of the following functions in the initial phase of a research project, EXCEPT

the puzzling phenomenon you want to explain.

a description of your approach to the research.

the conclusions you have reached.

a summary of different research articles on the topic.

Question 61. This in-text citation-(para. 9)-indicates that

it has been paraphrased nine times.

no page number is available and the quote occurs in the ninth paragraph.

the full citation can be found on page nine of the research paper.

None of the above

Question 62. Which of the following does NOT apply to student researchers?

You must demonstrate knowledge of a subject.

You must include credible, scholarly research.

You must actively respond to the experts in your writing.

You must seek to correct other studies.

Question 63. An original work (as opposed to an interpretation of the work) is known as

a primary source.

a secondary source.

a tertiary source.

None of the above

Question 64. Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE of the following goals?

They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.

They create upheaval around issues.

They accept common practices and policies.

They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.

Question 65. Supporting questions are distinct from essential questions because supporting questions provide which of the following?

Definitive answers

External concepts not used as evidence

Theories and alternative perspectives

A different view of an issue unrelated to essential questions

Question 66. When writing your global purpose, which of the following is NOT considered a helpful practice?

Being explicit about your research purpose

Being specific in your claims

Being clear on the issues you'll cover

Being careful not to take a position

Question 67. What type of language is MOST effective when making a point in an academic essay?

Elaborate stories that capture the reader's imagination

A measured, serious tone of voice

A heated dispute between the writer and opposing viewpoints

A dismissive attitude toward alternate ideas

Question 68. When using the BEAM style of evaluation, which of the following is UNLIKELY to occur?

Writers will probably meet all research needs.

Writers will need multiple examples of all four kinds of sources.

Any single source will probably feature more than one of the BEAM categories.

Writers will only need one source to serve all four functions.

Question 69. Ideas and information that constitute common knowledge don't need to be cited.

True

False

Question 70. Lesser-known ideas and interpretations of common knowledge need to be documented.

True

False

Question 71. How are exhibit sources MOST relevant to researchers?

They encourage readers to interpret evidence and think critically.

They establish the undisputed facts of the topic.

They make a convincing argument on one side of the debate.

They display various works of art from different historical eras.

Question 72. Choose the best topic sentence.

My short-term goal is to learn how to search the library databases more effectively.

One way determination can be learned and developed is by creating short-term goals, such as learning how to use the internet, and long-term goals, like earning a Bachelor's degree.

You must be determined to meet your goals in order to succeed.

Question 73. Scholarly work guarantees all of the following characteristics, EXCEPT

credible arguments.

accurate information not subject to debate.

criticism of other researchers' work.

important methods used to interpret evidence.

Question 74. Which of the following reasons is the LEAST likely cause of plagiarism?

A belief that all information is common knowledge

The pressure to succeed at all costs

A failure to understand what constitutes plagiarism

Thinking that no one will ever notice the plagiarism

Question 75. Which of the following is NOT a reason why student researchers often struggle to find resources?

They discover that no resources exist on their topic of interest.

They search randomly for general information.

They are unfamiliar with Google Scholar and other library databases.

They are unaware of differences between academic and popular sources.