Question 1

A keyword search relies on

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A) librarians and assistants to help you. 
B) extensive knowledge of computer software. 
C) use of natural language. 
D) an understanding of computer hardware. 
A) librarians and assistants to help you. 
B) extensive knowledge of computer software. 
C) use of natural language. 
D) an understanding of computer hardware. C

Question 2

A first draft must

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A) have no spelling or punctuation errors. 
B) be ready to show to your instructor. 
C) have exactly the right tone. 
D) create the initial structure and content of your document. 
A) have no spelling or punctuation errors. 
B) be ready to show to your instructor. 
C) have exactly the right tone. 
D) create the initial structure and content of your document. D

Question 3

You __________ a paper by correcting technical mistakes in spelling,grammar,punctuation,and style consistency.

Accepted Answer

edit

Question 4

A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT

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A) explain your writing style. 
B) tell readers what they should expect from your written presentation. 
C) link together your topic,purpose,and commitment to your audience. 
D) appear near the beginning of your document. 
A) explain your writing style. 
B) tell readers what they should expect from your written presentation. 
C) link together your topic,purpose,and commitment to your audience. 
D) appear near the beginning of your document.

Question 5

You __________ a paper by critically evaluating the word choice,paragraph structure,and style of the first draft.

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The answer of You __________ a paper by critically evaluating...

Question 6

Restating a quotation in your own words and sentence structure is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Restating a quotation in your own words...

Question 7

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A) pasting a section from an Internet source onto your essay 
B) turning in an essay from a Web site that gives away free research papers 
C) paraphrasing information in an essay without citing the source 
D) all of the above
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence. 
A) pasting a section from an Internet source onto your essay 
B) turning in an essay from a Web site that gives away free research papers 
C) paraphrasing information in an essay without citing the source 
D) all of the above
Fill in the Blank
Insert the word or phrase that BEST completes the sentence.

Question 8

A library search strategy will take you from

Accepted Answer

A) specific reference works to general reference works. 
B) general reference works to specific reference works. 
C) encyclopedias to almanacs. 
D) encyclopedias to the Internet. 
A) specific reference works to general reference works. 
B) general reference works to specific reference works. 
C) encyclopedias to almanacs. 
D) encyclopedias to the Internet.

Question 9

__________ is a drafting technique where you write whatever comes to mind without censorship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a drafting technique where you...

Question 10

The section of a library where encyclopedias,directories,dictionaries,almanacs,and atlases are found is called the __________ area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The section of a library where encyclopedias,directories,dictionaries,almanacs,and...

Question 11

When beginning research on the Internet,you should

Accepted Answer

A) be prepared to use several search engines. 
B) use only one of the best search engines. 
C) download essays already written about your subject. 
D) ask politely if the library staff has any CD-ROM engines. 
A) be prepared to use several search engines. 
B) use only one of the best search engines. 
C) download essays already written about your subject. 
D) ask politely if the library staff has any CD-ROM engines.

Question 12

A creative technique that involves generating ideas about a topic without judgment is known as

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A) planning. 
B) drafting. 
C) evaluating. 
D) brainstorming. 
A) planning. 
B) drafting. 
C) evaluating. 
D) brainstorming.

Question 13

The __________ is the statement or paragraph that indicates your paper is complete.

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The answer of The __________ is the statement or paragraph...

Question 14

You should seek help from a librarian

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A) after you've spent hours researching with little success. 
B) when you can't find a particular source. 
C) when you're having trouble navigating the library's computer databases. 
D) b and c 
A) after you've spent hours researching with little success. 
B) when you can't find a particular source. 
C) when you're having trouble navigating the library's computer databases. 
D) b and c

Question 15

Avoiding plagiarism includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A) setting off quotes with quotation marks. 
B) citing sources of quotes or paraphrases. 
C) avoiding using any ideas from research sources. 
D) paraphrasing important ideas from research sources. 
A) setting off quotes with quotation marks. 
B) citing sources of quotes or paraphrases. 
C) avoiding using any ideas from research sources. 
D) paraphrasing important ideas from research sources.

Question 16

The writing process includes all of the following EXCEPT

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A) planning. 
B) drafting. 
C) typing. 
D) revising and editing. 
A) planning. 
B) drafting. 
C) typing. 
D) revising and editing.

Question 17

Which of the following is a warning sign that an article on the Internet may NOT be valid and trustworthy?

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A) A noted authority wrote the article. 
B) The article is poorly organized and contains grammatical and spelling errors. 
C) The article originally was published in a journal. 
D) The article cites statistics and polls. 
A) A noted authority wrote the article. 
B) The article is poorly organized and contains grammatical and spelling errors. 
C) The article originally was published in a journal. 
D) The article cites statistics and polls.

Question 18

Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are _________ ______ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Preliminary notes you take as you review...

Question 19

_____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions....

Question 20

The periodical area in the library holds

Accepted Answer

A) the latest books listed in the library's card catalog. 
B) sequels to films in the library's video collection. 
C) reference works,including encyclopedias. 
D) recent issues of popular and scholarly magazines,journals,and newspapers. 
A) the latest books listed in the library's card catalog. 
B) sequels to films in the library's video collection. 
C) reference works,including encyclopedias. 
D) recent issues of popular and scholarly magazines,journals,and newspapers.

A keyword search relies on

A first draft must

You __________ a paper by correcting technical mistakes in spelling,grammar,punctuation,and style consistency.

A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT

You __________ a paper by critically evaluating the word choice,paragraph structure,and style of the first draft.

Restating a quotation in your own words and sentence structure is called __________.

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

A library search strategy will take you from

__________ is a drafting technique where you write whatever comes to mind without censorship.

The section of a library where encyclopedias,directories,dictionaries,almanacs,and atlases are found is called the __________ area.

When beginning research on the Internet,you should

A creative technique that involves generating ideas about a topic without judgment is known as

The __________ is the statement or paragraph that indicates your paper is complete.

You should seek help from a librarian

Avoiding plagiarism includes all of the following EXCEPT

The writing process includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is a warning sign that an article on the Internet may NOT be valid and trustworthy?

Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are ___ .

_____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions.

The periodical area in the library holds

Researching Your Nursing Education: Collecting the Basic Data

Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options

Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself

Learning Styles, Majors, and Careers: Knowing Your Talents and Finding Your Direction

Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content

Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In, Recording, and Remembering Information

Test Taking: Showing What You Know

Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World

Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself

Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources

Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future

Filters

Exam 9: Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas

A keyword search relies on

A first draft must

You __________ a paper by correcting technical mistakes in spelling,grammar,punctuation,and style consistency.

A thesis statement does all of the following EXCEPT

You __________ a paper by critically evaluating the word choice,paragraph structure,and style of the first draft.

Restating a quotation in your own words and sentence structure is called __________.

Which of the following is considered plagiarism?

A library search strategy will take you from

__________ is a drafting technique where you write whatever comes to mind without censorship.

The section of a library where encyclopedias,directories,dictionaries,almanacs,and atlases are found is called the __________ area.

When beginning research on the Internet,you should

A creative technique that involves generating ideas about a topic without judgment is known as

The __________ is the statement or paragraph that indicates your paper is complete.

You should seek help from a librarian

Avoiding plagiarism includes all of the following EXCEPT

The writing process includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is a warning sign that an article on the Internet may NOT be valid and trustworthy?

Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are _________ ______ .

_____________ consists of facts,statistics,examples,and expert opinions.

The periodical area in the library holds

Researching Your Nursing Education: Collecting the Basic Data

Discovering Nursing: Exploring Your Options

Values, Goals, Time, and Stress: Managing Yourself

Learning Styles, Majors, and Careers: Knowing Your Talents and Finding Your Direction

Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content

Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In, Recording, and Remembering Information

Test Taking: Showing What You Know

Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World

Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself

Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources

Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future

Filters

Preliminary notes you take as you review research materials are ___ .