ASSIGNMENT

Assignment



Assignment

Complete the Unit I Assessment

During the research writing process, a student should embrace: a. facts b. ambiguity c. statistics d. expert opinion.

facts

This provides ongoing support for a research paper: a. abundant internet information b. the writer's curiosity c. a mentor's knowledge d. a controversial topic

the writer's curiosity

After identifying your research topic, the next step is to: a. write a research proposal b. consider alternative topics in case you need them c. develop a working knowledge about the topic d. interview experts in the field

write a research proposal

One reason journal articles are more valuable to the researcher than magazine articles is journal articles: a. are generally more easier to read than magazine articles b. contain bibliographies that may provide additional sources c. faceless scrutiny than magazine articles d. contain a broader focus

c. face-less scrutiny than magazine articles

Once you've indentified and defined your research question, you should do which of the following prior to writing your first draft: a. Identify additional research questions for future writing assignments b. expand your research topic c. develop a working knowledge of your research topic d. consider the motive for writing your paper

develop a working knowledge of your research topic

Select the most manageable topic from the list below: a. generosity b. charitable groups' c. corporate giving d. The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation

Corporate giving

Readers of research material often have to ignore the author's: a. hidden agenda b. arguments c. personal experiences d. formal language

a. hidden agenda

To make a popular topic interesting, look for: a. a unique angle b. common knowledge c. facts and figures d. celebrity quotations

a. a unique angle

A fundamental difference between reading literary text and a research article is: a. a literary work contains specialized language and conventions b. a literary work will provide more working knowledge on a topic than a research article c. a literary authors purpose may be implicit, while a researcher's purpose is explicit d. a researcher articles purpose may not be apparent to the reader

b. a literary work will provide more working knowledge on a topic than a research article Which combination of keywords would result in the most relevant document list in an internet Boolean search of adult education opportunities in the state of New York: a. adult AND education AND New York NOT city b. adult OR education AND New York NOT city c. adult AND education AND New York State d. adult OR education AND New York

c. adult AND education AND New York State

Brofo-English for GED 2

Choose the correct answer

1. Not all search engines used the same key word phrase construction for assistance…

Is the answer: a. seek the advice of a friend b. Ask the professor for tips c. Use trial and error d. examine the site's health page

c. Use trial and error

2. Choose the correct answer: The invisible Web explores: a. well chartered territory b. contains instruments indexed by Google c. covers as little space as possible d. features relevant authoritative ...