Research Writing Quiz
Test your knowledge of research writing principles and best practices.
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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Which of the following best defines a thesis statement?
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A summary of the main points in the conclusion
A statement that presents the main argument or claim of an essay
A list of references used in the essay
A question that the essay will answer
Which of the following are considered credible sources for academic research? (Select all that apply)
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Peer-reviewed journal articles
Wikipedia articles
Government publications
Personal blogs
Books published by academic presses
Other
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own.
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True
False
Match the following research terms with their correct definitions.
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Definition
Quantitative Research
A type of research that involves collecting numerical data
A summary of research findings
A source cited within the body of the paper
A list of all sources used in the research
Abstract
A type of research that involves collecting numerical data
A summary of research findings
A source cited within the body of the paper
A list of all sources used in the research
In-text Citation
A type of research that involves collecting numerical data
A summary of research findings
A source cited within the body of the paper
A list of all sources used in the research
Reference List
A type of research that involves collecting numerical data
A summary of research findings
A source cited within the body of the paper
A list of all sources used in the research
Which citation style is commonly used in social sciences?
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APA
MLA
Chicago
Harvard
Rate your confidence in writing a research paper.
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Briefly explain the importance of outlining before starting to write a research paper.
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Identify the error in the following reference: Smith, J. (2020). Research Methods. New York, NY: Academic Press, p. 25-30.
Choose the best topic for a research paper focused on environmental issues.
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The impact of single-use plastics on marine life
My summer vacation
How to bake a cake
Favorite movies of all time
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