CD133 4th Quiz

What is the primary distinction between research papers and analytical essays?

• Research papers focus on broad topics, while analytical essays focus on specific issues.

• Research papers emphasize empirical evidence and citations, while analytical essays focus on subjective analysis.

• Analytical essays include citations, while research papers do not.

• Research papers are shorter than analytical essays.

What is the recommended first step when writing a research paper?

• Conduct a literature review

• Understand the assignment’s requirements

• Write a thesis statement

• Develop an outline

Which part of a research paper helps other researchers quickly assess its relevance?

• Literature review

• Introduction

• Thesis statement

• Abstract

What type of sources should be prioritized during preliminary research?

• Popular blogs

• Peer-reviewed journals and academic papers

• Secondary sources only

• Encyclopedias

What is the key difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources interpret secondary sources

• Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources analyze primary ones

• Secondary sources are more credible than primary sources

• Secondary sources provide raw data, while primary sources do not

When developing a thesis statement, what approach can help refine it?

• Writing the entire paper first

• Phrasing the topic as a question and answering it

• Including all supporting evidence in the statement

• Skipping preliminary research

Why is the organization of supporting evidence critical in a research paper?

• To fill word count requirements

• To avoid structural issues during drafting

• To provide tangential details

• To eliminate the need for citations

What is a major benefit of using bibliography cards in research?

• They replace the need for citation pages

• They organize supporting evidence systematically

• They ensure the research paper is bias-free

• They simplify the writing of the introduction

Which section of a research paper restates the thesis and summarizes findings?

• Introduction

• Literature review

• Body

• Conclusion

Which of these is NOT a common citation style for research papers?

• APA

• MLA

• Harvard

• ISO