Research Paper Structure Quiz

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

• Provide background information

• Introduce the main ideas

• To give an overview of the paper and why you chose the topic

• Conclude the paper

What should the Introduction of a research paper include?

• Only a thesis statement

• Background information and thesis statement

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

What is the function of the Body paragraphs in a research paper?

• Paraphrase the thesis statement

• Provide examples and supporting ideas

• Introduce the main ideas

• Conclude the paper

What should the Conclusion of a research paper do?

• Paraphrase the thesis statement and main ideas

• Provide background information

• Introduce new ideas

• Include the abstract

What is the purpose of Citations and References in a research paper?

• List all the sources used in the paper

• Provide examples and supporting ideas

• Conclude the paper

• List all the questions in the paper

What should the Body paragraphs of a research paper begin with?

• A concluding sentence

• A topic sentence

• A thesis statement

• A hook sentence

What should the Conclusion of a research paper begin with?

• A hook sentence

• A paraphrased thesis statement

• A concluding sentence

• A topic sentence

What should the Introduction of a research paper begin with?

• A hook sentence

• A thesis statement

• A topic sentence

• A concluding sentence

What should the Citations and References section of a research paper include?

• List of all sources used in the paper

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Introduction

What should the Body paragraphs of a research paper finish with?

• A hook sentence

• A concluding sentence

• A thesis statement

• A topic sentence