Elaine is writing a research essay on the effects of children learning a foreign language. She has created a working thesis, and is now thinking about how and where to find sources of information. She makes a list of effective search strategies.
Choose the action that is NOT an effective way to locate source materials.
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Select the action that would be considered an unethical use of a source.
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Select the true statement about using your prewriting during drafting.
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Which sentence is an example of a counterargument?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of credible support for a claim?
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Erin has written several possible theses for her research essay on using animals for research.
Choose the most clear and focused thesis for an argumentative research essay.
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Melanie wants to add a direct quotation to her research paper about President Lincoln, from a book written by Joshua Wolf Shenk.
Choose the correct way to cite the quotation in APA style.
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In “Politics and the English Language,” George Orwell writes that every scrupulous writer should ask himself four questions about a piece of work.
Which question is NOT one of the four?
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Dominique is writing an argumentative essay. She includes researched evidence to support her argument's main points. She rewrites a piece of evidence in her own words to clarify it for readers, but maintains the author’s meaning and cites the source.
Dominique is __________ .
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Select the statement that uses logos as a rhetorical appeal.
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Suzanna prepared the following annotated bibliography entry in APA style:
Sherwood, B. The survivor’s club: The secrets and science that could save your life. New York, NY: Grand Central Publishing. (2009).
The book explores the factors that make some people survivors, and some people victims, of emergencies. The author relates true stories, followed by scientific facts and statistics, that really make you think. Why do some people freeze in panic and others jump into action when the unthinkable occurs? This book will be useful as a source for my essay when I write about survival rates in airplane disasters.
Select one element that is incorrect in Suzanna’s entry.
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Marsha was determined she should have the lead role in the community play. She was perfect for the part; she was the right age, she had the right temperament, and the right look. She had dressed in character for her audition and knew her lines perfectly. She was this character, no doubt about it. Most importantly, the director owed her a shot at it because she had worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the last two theater productions. She had waited to be in the spotlight. He had promised.
What is the central claim of Marsha’s argument?
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Recent research on the topic of school uniforms indicates that benefits of school uniforms may outweigh negative aspects. According to Phillippe Reason (2011), a psychologist and member of the National Board of Education, "Standardized test scores from schools that require uniforms were compared to schools that do not require uniforms. The test scores were significantly higher in the schools that require uniforms" (p. 19).
The underlined portion of the text represents __________.
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Wayne is writing an essay and is using the Classical argument model because his primary goal is to persuade his reader. He’s written an introduction with necessary background information and is working on the body of his essay.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Classical model?
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Stephen wants to add this direct quotation to his essay on standardized testing in the United States:
“I always remind my students that life’s most important questions are never asked on standardized tests. No one asks questions regarding character, honesty, morality, or generosity of spirit”
Choose the correct APA style parenthetical citation to be added at the end of the quotation.
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Leon is writing an argumentative essay in favor of stronger gun control laws in the United States. He wants to refute the counterargument that criminals can get guns no matter what the laws are.
Choose the best response to the counterargument.
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A scholarly journal article is categorized as a(n) __________ source.
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All of the following are examples of good sources to use as researched evidence for an argumentative essay on animal testing in scientific research except __________.
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Successful argumentative writing relies on logic, reason, and research.
What is another essential ingredient to a well-written argument?
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In order for a topic to be a good one for an argumentative essay it must be debatable.
Which of the following topics is the best one from which to develop an argumentative thesis statement?
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Ariel pulled out the essay she was supposed to analyze for class the next day. Then, she found the instruction sheet the teacher had provided. She read the list of guidelines for analyzing an argument. Next, Ariel began to read the essay. She underlined the thesis statement.
Choose one additional activity that Ariel should complete as she analyzes the argumentative essay.
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