Topics for Research

What will be talked about in a research report?

• Facts and truth

• Explanations

• Research findings

• all above are right

The purpose of research is to _______________.

• give examples of different topics

• persuade the reader

• explain different ideas

• gain information with the intention of teaching others about a specific topic

Which of the following is NOT true about research topics?

• Research topics must be straightforward.

• Research topics are problems answered through scientific inquiry.

• Research topics require answers.

• Research topics do not require any background knowledge.

What is the primary purpose of conducting research in English literature?

• To entertain readers

• To analyze and interpret texts

• To summarize stories

• To create fictional narratives

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research topic in English studies?

• It is broad and general

• It is specific and focused

• It is based on personal opinion

• It is unrelated to existing literature

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In literary analysis, what does the term 'theme' refer to?

• The main character

• The setting of the story

• The underlying message or idea

• The author's biography

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is an example of a research question in English linguistics?

• What are the themes in 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• How does language influence thought?

• Who wrote 'Hamlet'?

• What is the plot of '1984'?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a common method for gathering data in qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Interviews

• Statistical analysis

Which of the following best describes a 'literary device'?

• A tool used to fix books

• A technique used to enhance writing

• A type of book genre

• A method of printing books

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the role of a thesis statement in an English research paper?

• To provide a summary of the paper

• To state the main argument or point

• To list all references used

• To introduce the author

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9