Science Research Paper

Which of the following would be the best choice as a reference?

• peer-reviewed article
• corporate website
• encyclopedia
• search engine

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When writing a scientific research paper...

• be as descriptive as possible
• include your own opinion
• include parenthetical citations
• start every sentence with "I think"

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What format is used for citing sources in science?

• MLA
• Chicago
• APA
• KFC

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When doing an advanced Google search, which websites can be trusted?

• .edu
• .org
• .gov
• All websites have potential for bias.

When doing scientific research, which is best?

• Primary Sources
• Secondary Sources

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

True or False: you may include quotations in your background research

• True
• False

True or False: a good research paper uses as many descriptive adjectives as possible.

• True
• False

How many sources should you cite for your background research paper?

• Just One
• 2-3
• 5-7
• At least 10 is best

Your paper should be evidence based, what does it mean to be evidence based?

• The data has been verified
• The research has been peer-reviewed
• The experiment validated by other scientists
• All answer are correct

Will your research prove any scientific concept upon completion?

• Yes, I'm proving all the science
• No, I can't actually prove anything