Research Paper Writing Part 1

What is the first step in researching your topic for a research paper?

• C. Come up with a preliminary thesis

• B. Search for credible sources online and at a library

• A. Create an outline

• D. Focus your research on a narrow topic

What should you do after finishing your first draft of the research paper?

• D. Ask a friend, relative, or teacher to read your work before you submit it

• C. Cut out unnecessary words and other fluff

• B. Proofread for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors

• A. Submit the paper immediately

What is the purpose of the introduction in a research paper?

• C. To build the argument in the body paragraphs

• B. To present the thesis and argument

• D. To address a counterargument

• A. To summarize the argument

What should you do to make your conclusion more memorable?

• A. Rewrite the introduction using slightly different wording

• B. Connect your thesis to a broader topic or theme

• C. Address a counterargument to strengthen your case

• D. Build your argument in the body paragraphs

What is the purpose of an outline in a research paper?

• D. To address a counterargument

• C. To summarize the argument

• B. To map out the paper's structure

• A. To present the thesis and argument

What should you do to ensure your paper is well-organized and includes transitions?

• D. Give it a read and look for big-picture organizational issues

• C. Create an outline to map out your paper's structure

• B. Proofread for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors

• A. Cut out unnecessary words and other fluff

What is the purpose of addressing a counterargument in a research paper?

• D. To present the thesis and argument

• C. To strengthen your case

• B. To summarize the argument

• A. To build the argument in the body paragraphs

What should you do after revising your paper's organization and content?

• D. Ask a friend, relative, or teacher to read your work before you submit it

• B. Cut out unnecessary words and other fluff

• A. Submit the paper immediately

• C. Proofread for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in a research paper?

• C. To build the argument

• B. To address a counterargument

• A. To present the thesis and argument

• D. To summarize the argument

What should you do to make sure your language is strong in the research paper?

• C. Proofread for spelling, grammatical, and formatting errors

• D. Double check that you've used the active voice instead of the passive voice

• B. Include extra words to fill up blank space on a page

• A. Use the passive voice instead of the active voice