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1. Subject guides in a university library provide all of the
following resources EXCEPT (Points : 1)
specific peer reviewed articles.
useful database recommendations.
the names of useful subject-specific resources.
reference books.
Question 2.2. Aristotle’s _____________________ frames an
argument within the rhetorical context of ethos, pathos, and
logos. (Points : 1)
teeter-totter
square peg
evidence
triangle
Question 3.3. Which of the following is NOT considered a
viable criterion for evaluating sources? (Points : 1)
Credibility
Relevance of subject matter
Ease with which it was found online
Expertise of author
Question 4.4. Researchers who locate a community of scholars
engaged in a conversation should do all of the following
EXCEPT (Points : 1)
link scholars to clear positions.
selectively pick data to support their own views.
identify foundational theories and positions.
Start to see structure of a conversation.

Question 5.5. Which ONE of the following research purposes
offers the best contribution to the field? (Points : 1)
To avoid conflict
To summarize the achievements of others
To complicate the issues
To offer something new and interesting
Question 6.6. A general rule of thumb for using lists in a paper
is to limit the number of items to ten or fewer. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 7.7. Which of the following statements is a myth about
writing? (Points : 1)
Fear of looking foolish prevents writers from excelling.
Time and effort are the most important criteria to better
writing.
Writing what you believe readers will want to hear will
help you overcome fear.
Modeling your own writing on someone else’s will help
you overcome fear.
Question 8.8. A proper English sentence must contain at least
(Points : 1)
one subordinate clause.
a predicate.
a subject and a verb.
one noun phrase.
Question 9.9. The tactic of straying off topic in the middle of an
argument to draw people away from the argument is known as
(Points : 1)

the guilt-trip fallacy.
the argument-from-envy fallacy.
the red herring fallacy.
the argument-from-pity fallacy.
Question 10.10. The reference-page citation format for a book
includes the following information in the following order:
(Points : 1)
Author's Last Name, Initials. (Publication Year). Title of b
ook. Location: Publisher
Author's Last Name, Initials. Title of book. Location: Publi
sher (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)
Question 11.11. Which of the following statements is
considered a distinguishing characteristic of a research
question? (Points : 1)
It is formed after consulting existing research.
It has an obvious “yes” or “no” answer.
It includes large generalizations on several topics.
It features very emotional language that is casual in tone.
Question 12.12. Research projects should accomplish all of the
following, EXCEPT (Points : 1)
Fill a gap in knowledge.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a methodology.
Argue based upon a personal belief.
Solve problems.

Question 13.13. Once a writer has completed the first stages of
the research project, which of the following is MOST
recommended? (Points : 1)
Writers should follow a strict schedule and not skip
around.
Students should avoid locating new sources and be
satisfied with what has been written.
Writers should review their work and revise periodically.
Students must work ahead and complete upcoming stages
early.
Question 14.14. Failure to correctly identify the difference
between scholarly and popular sources can lead to all of the
following consequences EXCEPT: (Points : 1)
It can show that your research is well rounded.
It can undermine your own argument and render it less
persuasive.
It can challenge your credibility as a trustworthy
researcher.
It can cause you to misuse sources.
Question 15.15. Identify the sentence with the pronoun-
antecedent agreement error. (Points : 1)
The school board finally announced their decision Friday.
He was audited because he was never on time with his
taxes.
The dog was running so fast that it crashed into the fence.
Mary didn’t think she was in trouble, but she was in
trouble.
Question 16.16. When starting a writing project, researchers
should approach their research topic as (Points : 1)
an interesting problem to be solved.

a potential affirmation of faith and beliefs.
an area with limited perspectives and little to uncover.
a randomly selected topic being researched by force.
Question 17.17. Which method of research offers the MOST
comprehensive list of academic articles across disciplines?
(Points : 1)
Accessing Google Scholar’s broad database
Using a specialized database at a library
Searching the dictionary
Viewing specific encyclopedias online
Question 18.18. Which of the following is the LEAST useful
type of source? (Points : 1)
One that includes other researchers’ analysis
One that offers just facts or information
One that offers you new perspectives
One that includes at least one of the BEAM elements
Question 19.19. Claims rely on all of the following kinds of
evidence EXCEPT (Points : 1)
expert testimony.
historical narrative.
facts/statistics.
guesswork.
Question 20.20. A sentence fragment may be corrected by
(Points : 1)
attaching the fragment to a nearby complete sentence.
revising the fragment to include whatever is missing, such
as a subject or verb.
rewriting the fragment so that it expresses a complete

thought.
All of the above
Question 21.21. It is NOT important to build credibility in an
academic argument. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 22.22. If you are confused about an issue, which of the
following strategies is MOST effective? (Points : 1)
Try writing about your confusion.
Copy/paste the views of another author.
Go looking for more sources.
Pick another research topic.
Question 23.23. Which of the following does NOT describe the
credibility of scholarly sources? (Points : 1)
The reasonableness of the researcher’s argument
Proof of credentialed and professional writing
Financial backing from a large corporation
An indication of evidence and engagement with other
researchers
Question 24.24. Which of the following is generally NOT
helpful in a conclusion? (Points : 1)
Reminding readers of the logic of your argument
Conveying your most important idea
Asking a series of general questions related to the topic
Emphasizing your contributions to the conversation
Question 25.25. Valuable research writing is expected to do all

of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1)
provide new information to reinterpret previous
researchers’ findings.
examine corrections to possible errors in previous research.
repeat well-established information without further
discussion.
explore answers to questions arising from previous
research.
Question 26.26. Researchers are LEAST likely to want to know
which of the following from their sources? (Points : 1)
How other researchers have framed their questions
What existent data proved useful in previous research
Popular opinions on their topic
False starts other researchers have taken
Question 27.27. A good conclusion does all of the following
EXCEPT (Points : 1)
it explains the contents of a source with quotes and
citations.
it articulates ideas in a complex manner that ties analysis
together.
it explains implications of ideas and the importance of the
research.
it encourages readers to pursue the topic further.
Question 28.28. Changing a word or two in a source relieves
you of the responsibility to credit the source. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 29.29. An account of the past created by people

writing about events sometime after they happened is (Points :
1)
historical drama.
a secondary source.
a primary source.
None of the above
Question 30.30. When analyzing and interpreting a source,
researchers should avoid WHICH of the following? (Points : 1)
Understanding the sequence of ideas
Understanding patterns in ideas
Understanding relationships between evidence
Understanding concepts in the abstract
Question 31.31. Pre-reading strategies should include which
ONE of the following activities? (Points : 1)
Survey the writing for overviews and summaries first.
Clear your mind of questions and expectations.
Avoid making comparisons to other writings.
Consider what the writer knows instead of what you
believe you know.
Question 32.32. When you use your values and personal
experiences as evidence, you need to do all of the following
EXCEPT (Points : 1)
establish the limited nature of your views and experiences.
test your views and experiences by including other
evidence.
describe your values and experiences so that you win the
debate.
consider the values and experiences of others.

Question 33.33. Choose the best thesis statement. (Points : 1)
The federal government has had a courteous and supportive
relationship with Planned Parenthood and other women’s health
facilities for decades; however, funding from federal coffers
should not be spent on procedures that are deemed unethical and
murderous in the eyes of taxpayers.
In this paper, I will explain my views on abortion.
This paper will show that women’s health issues are
important in America today and why Planned Parenthood should
continue to receive federal funding.
Question 34.34. A comma-splice sentence may be corrected by
(Points : 1)
ending the sentence where the comma is and starting a new
sentence.
replacing the comma with a semicolon to connect the two
independent clauses.
All of the above
None of the above
Question 35.35. Which search option is NOT part of the
academic databases? (Points : 1)
Subject search
Keyword search
Dictionary search
Author/title search
Question 36.36. In the Chapter 2 case study, while researching
the impact of technology on teen social life, Emma uses
supporting questions to do all of the following EXCEPT (Points
: 1)
to locate open-ended questions for further consideration.
to find new ways to gather and interpret data.

to discover new questions to ask.
to uncover new relationships.
Question 37.37. A writer can demonstrate the connection
between evidence and claims by doing WHICH ONE of the
following? (Points : 1)
Allowing evidence to speak for itself
Showing a clear, logical connection
Letting common sense prevails
Staying firm to personal beliefs
Question 38.38. One of the consequences for academic
dishonesty at Ashford is (Points : 1)
dismissal from the university.
a failing course grade.
a failing assignment grade.
All of the above
Question 39.39. Creative thinkers offer which of the following
necessary skills to a research project? (Points : 1)
The expertise to use logic to solve a problem
The ability to provide a clear answer to a question
Open-mindedness about alternative thinking
The discipline to conduct research thoroughly
Question 40.40. Which of the following is a compound
sentence? (Points : 1)
John bought some new shoes and wore them to a party.
We can go see a movie, or we can get something to eat.
When you get there, please remember to call me.
None of the above

Question 41.41. In order to develop knowledge of a subject,
which of the following is NOT considered essential? (Points : 1)
Inquisitiveness
Expertise
Persistence
Research skills
Question 42.42. It is a good idea to include various types of
fallacies in academic papers. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 43.43. Which of the following DOES NOT describe a
characteristic of news, trade, and popular sources? (Points : 1)
They may be subject to editorial review or review by
industry practitioners.
They make assertions without always providing readers
with verification of evidence.
They are written primarily to educate or entertain.
They use a broad citation system to document sources.
Question 44.44. The drafting stage of the writing process all of
the following strategies, EXCEPT (Points : 1)
discovery of what your research means.
determining how to frame an argument.
focusing only on proving your thesis.
being open-minded about potential changes.
Question 45.45. Which of the following local purposes is NOT
useful in the body of the essay? (Points : 1)
Providing exhibits to elaborate the problem

Filling gaps in conversation
Supporting the argument about the causes of a problem
Supporting traditional views without question
Question 46.46. You must only give credit to a source when you
use a direct quotation. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 47.47. By carefully considering the numerous
perspectives on a topic, which of the following is MOST likely
to occur? (Points : 1)
The researcher will get off track on the issue.
The writer will lose focus on the main purpose.
New data will complicate the issues and cause disarray.
The researcher’s understanding will deepen.
Question 48.48. Passage-based free-writing helps writers do all
of the following? (Points : 1)
Construct perfectly formed ideas
Paraphrase ideas of others
Explain complicated passages
Respond to significant quotations
Question 49.49. Which of the following is NOT an example of
signaling that an idea originates from another source? (Points :
1)
Enclosing words from the writer in quotation marks
Using attributional phrases when including a writer’s ideas
Summarizing and paraphrasing in your own words without
citation
Including an in-text citation at the end of the sentence

Question 50.50. If you have any questions regarding plagiarism,
you should ask the course instructor. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 51.51. An outline is a tool for organizing online web
searches. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 52.52. Misrepresenting an opponent’s position then
arguing against the misrepresented position is the basic working
definition of (Points : 1)
the straw-man fallacy.
the red-herring fallacy.
the relativist fallacy.
the subjectivist fallacy.
Question 53.53. Ashford University instructors use anti-
plagiarism resources to determine the originality of submitted
written work. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 54.54. Which strategy is LEAST helpful when
organizing sequences of ideas in a project? (Points : 1)
Keeping readers’ needs and limits in mind
Repeatedly covering known and familiar concepts
Complicating ideas as your reader develops knowledge
Blending discussion of abstract ideas with concrete

examples
Question 55.55. Caffeine affects people in different ways. In
this sentence, the word affects is used (Points : 1)
incorrectly – affects is usually a noun.
incorrectly – affects is usually a verb.
correctly – affects is usually a noun.
correctly – affects is usually a verb.
Question 56.56. “Everyone from that department is
untrustworthy.” This is an example of (Points : 1)
the post-hoc fallacy.
the red-herring fallacy.
the group-think fallacy.
the hasty-generalization fallacy.
Question 57.57. Arguments based on emotion or personal
experiences are largely dismissed in the academic world for all
of the following reasons EXCEPT (Points : 1)
they insert passion into an otherwise boring discussion.
they insist that all people should share the author’s
personal values.
they encourage us to ignore competing viewpoints.
they give too much weight to our own experiences.
Question 58.58. Which of the following will likely confuse your
reader when describing your basic topic? (Points : 1)
Insight into your perspective
Extensive details about your topic
Comparison to similar topics
Contrasts with familiar topics

Question 59.59. Ideas and information that are unpublished—
such as a student paper or presentation—don’t need to be cited.
(Points : 1)
True
False
Question 60.60. The project description serves all of the
following functions in the initial phase of a research project,
EXCEPT (Points : 1)
the puzzling phenomenon you want to explain.
a description of your approach to the research.
the conclusions you have reached.
a summary of different research articles on the topic.
Question 61.61. This in-text citation—(para. 9)—indicates that
(Points : 1)
it has been paraphrased nine times.
no page number is available and the quote occurs in the
ninth paragraph.
the full citation can be found on page nine of the research
paper.
None of the above
Question 62.62. Which of the following does NOT apply to
student researchers? (Points : 1)
You must demonstrate knowledge of a subject.
You must include credible, scholarly research.
You must actively respond to the experts in your writing.
You must seek to correct other studies.
Question 63.63. An original work (as opposed to an

interpretation of the work) is known as (Points : 1)
a primary source.
a secondary source.
a tertiary source.
None of the above
Question 64.64. Research projects tend to fulfill WHICH ONE
of the following goals? (Points : 1)
They reveal unseen dimensions to an issue.
They create upheaval around issues.
They accept common practices and policies.
They restate accepted wisdom on an issue.
Question 65.65. Supporting questions are distinct from essential
questions because supporting questions provide which of the
following? (Points : 1)
Definitive answers
External concepts not used as evidence
Theories and alternative perspectives
A different view of an issue unrelated to essential
questions
Question 66.66. When writing your global purpose, which of the
following is NOT considered a helpful practice? (Points : 1)
Being explicit about your research purpose
Being specific in your claims
Being clear on the issues you’ll cover
Being careful not to take a position
Question 67.67. What type of language is MOST effective when
making a point in an academic essay? (Points : 1)
Elaborate stories that capture the reader’s imagination

A measured, serious tone of voice
A heated dispute between the writer and opposing
viewpoints
A dismissive attitude toward alternate ideas
Question 68.68. When using the BEAM style of evaluation,
which of the following is UNLIKELY to occur? (Points : 1)
Writers will probably meet all research needs.
Writers will need multiple examples of all four kinds of
sources.
Any single source will probably feature more than one of
the BEAM categories.
Writers will only need one source to serve all four
functions.
Question 69.69. Ideas and information that constitute common
knowledge don’t need to be cited. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 70.70. Lesser-known ideas and interpretations of
common knowledge need to be documented. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 71.71. How are exhibit sources MOST relevant to
researchers? (Points : 1)
They encourage readers to interpret evidence and think
critically.
They establish the undisputed facts of the topic.
They make a convincing argument on one side of the
debate.

They display various works of art from different historical
eras.
Question 72.72. Choose the best topic sentence. (Points : 1)
My short-term goal is to learn how to search the library
databases more effectively.
One way determination can be learned and developed is by
creating short-term goals, such as learning how to use the
internet, and long-term goals, like earning a Bachelor's degree.
You must be determined to meet your goals in order to
succeed.
Question 73.73. Scholarly work guarantees all of the following
characteristics, EXCEPT (Points : 1)
credible arguments.
accurate information not subject to debate.
criticism of other researchers’ work.
important methods used to interpret evidence.
Question 74.74. Which of the following reasons is the LEAST
likely cause of plagiarism? (Points : 1)
A belief that all information is common knowledge
The pressure to succeed at all costs
A failure to understand what constitutes plagiarism
Thinking that no one will ever notice the plagiarism
Question 75.75. Which of the following is NOT a reason why
student researchers often struggle to find resources? (Points : 1)
They discover that no resources exist on their topic of
interest.
They search randomly for general information.
They are unfamiliar with Google Scholar and other library

databases.
They are unaware of differences between academic and
popular sources.

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