Language and Composition: The Art of Voice (Muller and Whiting)

Chapter 4: Writing a Research Paper

Quiz

1
Which of these is NOT a purpose of compiling a working bibliography?
A)to copy as many relevant and usable quotations as possible
B)to determine the extent of available information
C)to provide an accurate list of sources presented in the research paper
D)to make preparing the final bibliography easier
2
Which of the following is acceptable to do when paraphrasing?
A)follow the original writer's argument
B)replace keywords with synonyms
C)mimic the writer's sentence structure
D)None of these answers are correct.
3
Which of these does NOT require documentation in a research paper?
A)quotations
B)paraphrases
C)maps
D)your opinion
4
In the MLA style of parenthetical documentation, the author's last name is followed by
A)the author's first name.
B)the year of publication.
C)the page number in the source.
D)the source title.
5
In a Works Cited or References section, sources should be listed
A)by date of publication.
B)in the order in which they appear in the research paper.
C)by type of media, with book sources listed first.
D)in alphabetical order.
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