Research Essay Writing Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to structure a research essay using an example about white-tailed deer. It covers the importance of format, introduction, and thesis statement. The tutorial discusses the background of deer population issues, the impact on the environment, and the economic and safety concerns. It emphasizes the need for citations and paraphrasing, and concludes with a preview of the next lecture.

What is the standard font and spacing used in the research essay format?

• Times New Roman, double space

• Calibri, 1.5 space

• Arial, single space

• Helvetica, single space

Why is it important to include background information in an argumentative essay?

• To fill up space

• To provide foundational knowledge for the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay longer

What should the introduction paragraph of a research essay end with?

• A summary

• A thesis statement

• A citation

• A question

What does it mean if a sentence in your research essay has no citation?

• It is copied from another source

• It is common knowledge or your own idea

• It is paraphrased

• It is a direct quote

What is the main idea of the essay discussed in the video?

• Hunting should be allowed to control deer population

• Deer are not a problem

• Deer should be relocated to other areas

• Deer should be protected at all costs

What is the purpose of a signal phrase in a research essay?

• To conclude a paragraph

• To introduce a new paragraph

• To indicate the start of a new section

• To introduce a quote or paraphrase

What happens when deer overpopulate their habitat?

• They stop reproducing

• They become extinct

• They cause overgrazing and damage to the environment

• They migrate to other countries

What is an ellipse used for in a research essay?

• To start a new paragraph

• To show omitted text in a quote

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a pause

What is the consequence of deer causing accidents?

• Lower insurance premiums

• Increased automobile repairs and fatalities

• More deer in urban areas

• Decreased deer population

Why is it important not to let a quote take over a paragraph?

• It should be balanced with your own analysis

• It can confuse the reader

• It is against MLA guidelines

• It makes the essay too long