1. Question : Using “natural language” in a database search is MOST likely to produce
WHICH of the following results?
Student Answer:
Difficult language will get translated to everyday speech.
Researchers will find the sources they need.
Researchers will find few or no helpful results.
The database will display an abundance of general topics.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 3.3 Section Title “Constructing Effective Search
Queries.”
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 2 Question : An in-text citation for a compilation or edited book would look like:
.
Student Answer:
(Easton 2008)
[Easton 2008]
(Easton, 2008)
[Easton, 2008)
Instructor Review Ashford Writing Center, Writing Resources, Citation & Documentation: Common
Explanation: APA Citations.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 3 Question : According to Aristotle, the statement with evidence to support it is necessary in
. all arguments. This statement is called
Student Answer:
a soliloquy
a syllogism
a paisley
an apostrophe
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 4 Question : A parent topic is a good starting point for ALL BUT ONE of the following
. reasons:
, Student Answer:
Parent topics provide a general framework from which to get started.
Parent topics provide a context for the debate.
Parent topics show how your topic relates to larger issues.
Parent topics create boundaries and limitations to maintain focus.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.3 Section Title “Parents, Siblings, and Children:
A Familial Approach to Topic Development.”
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
Question 5 Question : The reference-page citation format for a book includes the following information
. in the following order:
Student Answer:
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)
Instructor Explanation: Review Ashford Writing Center, Citation and Documentation, Comprehensive APA
Reference & Citation Models.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 6 Question : We can expect that the work of research will NOT provide us with which of the
. following?
Student Answer:
alternative perspectives
new variables to consider
clear and definitive solutions
tacit values
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 1.1 Section Title “The Differences between Academic
Explanation: or Professional Research and Everyday Research.”
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
, Question 7 Question : Which of the following sources is likely NOT useful beyond the information it
. contains?
Student Answer:
a source that is lengthy and treats subject with complexity
a source that uses the specialized language of experts
a source that serves multiple purposes
a source that is short and presents answers as matters of fact
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 4.1 Section Title “Choosing Sources That Meet
Your Research Needs.”
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 8 Question : Identify the correct reference-page citation format for an online journal article:
.
Student
Answer: Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Santovec, M. (2008). Women in Higher
Education, 17(10), 32. Retrieved from http://www.wihe.com/
Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Santovec, M. (2008). Women in Higher
Education, 17(10), 32: http://www.wihe.com/
Santovec, M. (2008). Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Women in Higher Edu
cation, 17(10), 32: http://www.wihe.com/
Santovec, M. (2008). Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Women in Higher
Education, 17(10), 32.Retrieved from http://www.wihe.com/
Instructor Review Ashford Writing Center, Citation and Documentation, Comprehensive APA Reference & Citation
ExplanatioModels.
n:
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 9 Question : Limiting the scope of your research project can involve all of the following,
. EXCEPT
Student Answer:
specifying a subtopic to help limit your research.
exploring a problem fully and completely.
defining a location where you will focus your attention.
viewing your topic through a specific theoretical perspective.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.3 Section Title “How to Define Your Project’s
Scope.”
WHICH of the following results?
Student Answer:
Difficult language will get translated to everyday speech.
Researchers will find the sources they need.
Researchers will find few or no helpful results.
The database will display an abundance of general topics.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 3.3 Section Title “Constructing Effective Search
Queries.”
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 2 Question : An in-text citation for a compilation or edited book would look like:
.
Student Answer:
(Easton 2008)
[Easton 2008]
(Easton, 2008)
[Easton, 2008)
Instructor Review Ashford Writing Center, Writing Resources, Citation & Documentation: Common
Explanation: APA Citations.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 3 Question : According to Aristotle, the statement with evidence to support it is necessary in
. all arguments. This statement is called
Student Answer:
a soliloquy
a syllogism
a paisley
an apostrophe
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 4 Question : A parent topic is a good starting point for ALL BUT ONE of the following
. reasons:
, Student Answer:
Parent topics provide a general framework from which to get started.
Parent topics provide a context for the debate.
Parent topics show how your topic relates to larger issues.
Parent topics create boundaries and limitations to maintain focus.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.3 Section Title “Parents, Siblings, and Children:
A Familial Approach to Topic Development.”
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:
Question 5 Question : The reference-page citation format for a book includes the following information
. in the following order:
Student Answer:
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)
Instructor Explanation: Review Ashford Writing Center, Citation and Documentation, Comprehensive APA
Reference & Citation Models.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 6 Question : We can expect that the work of research will NOT provide us with which of the
. following?
Student Answer:
alternative perspectives
new variables to consider
clear and definitive solutions
tacit values
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 1.1 Section Title “The Differences between Academic
Explanation: or Professional Research and Everyday Research.”
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
, Question 7 Question : Which of the following sources is likely NOT useful beyond the information it
. contains?
Student Answer:
a source that is lengthy and treats subject with complexity
a source that uses the specialized language of experts
a source that serves multiple purposes
a source that is short and presents answers as matters of fact
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 4.1 Section Title “Choosing Sources That Meet
Your Research Needs.”
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 8 Question : Identify the correct reference-page citation format for an online journal article:
.
Student
Answer: Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Santovec, M. (2008). Women in Higher
Education, 17(10), 32. Retrieved from http://www.wihe.com/
Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Santovec, M. (2008). Women in Higher
Education, 17(10), 32: http://www.wihe.com/
Santovec, M. (2008). Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Women in Higher Edu
cation, 17(10), 32: http://www.wihe.com/
Santovec, M. (2008). Easing the transition improves grad retention at Trinity U. Women in Higher
Education, 17(10), 32.Retrieved from http://www.wihe.com/
Instructor Review Ashford Writing Center, Citation and Documentation, Comprehensive APA Reference & Citation
ExplanatioModels.
n:
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 9 Question : Limiting the scope of your research project can involve all of the following,
. EXCEPT
Student Answer:
specifying a subtopic to help limit your research.
exploring a problem fully and completely.
defining a location where you will focus your attention.
viewing your topic through a specific theoretical perspective.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.3 Section Title “How to Define Your Project’s
Scope.”
