Unit 4: Research Process Test

1. A student learned that the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright believed in creating homes and buildings that conveyed cultural values of the United States. The student wants to research more about Frank Lloyd Wright and will write a report about the architect for the art teacher. Which research question would lead the student to a deeper understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright’s beliefs?

• How old was Frank Lloyd Wright when he began studying architecture?
• How much time did it take for an average Frank Lloyd Wright structure to be built?
• What are Frank Lloyd Wright’s most famous structures?
• What techniques did Frank Lloyd Wright use to communicate ideas in his designs?

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2. A student is writing a research report about honeybees and Colony Collapse Disorder. Read both sources and the direction that follows. Source 1: A science article By now you have likely heard about the problems with the honeybee population. Hives are dying off at increased rates, compromising the pollination industry. What is the pollination industry? The pollination industry is made up of beekeepers who transport their hives periodically to vegetable and fruit farms who rely on bees to pollinate their crops. Because beekeepers have fewer hives, they move their hives farther and more frequently in order to meet the demand from farms. Scientists believe that this puts further stress on the colonies, which can translate into a decline in the bees’ general health. This decline in health can eventually contribute to Colony Collapse Disorder. Source 2: A government report Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) has proven to be somewhat of a scientific mystery. The symptoms are clear, but the exact causes have not been identified. Scientists believe that CCD may result from a combined incidence of disease-causing germs, parasites, and stress on the colonies resulting from hive mismanagement and our changing environment. Since researchers have been unable to identify a specific cause or causes, the USDA suggests that beekeepers tend to the overall health of the colonies by reducing stress and providing supplements to bees’ diet. The government agency asks the public to limit use of pesticides and to increase plantings of pollen sources. The student synthesized information from both sources to improve her understanding of honeybees and Colony Collapse Disorder.

Select TWO notes that correctly synthesize information from both sources.

• Colony Collapse Disorder has had a significant impact on the pollination industry.
• Corporate farming and its reliance on the pollination industry have played the most significant contributing role to Colony Collapse Disorder.
• Transporting hives too frequently for long distances is a form of mismanagement because it stresses the bees and reduces the overall health of the colonies.
• Supplementing bees’ diets will help improve the overall health of the colonies.
• Bees and their health are integral to U.S. agriculture, so it is of dire importance that scientists find out what is causing their decline.

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3. A student is planning a research report on apes for his science class and has taken some notes from reliable sources. Read the student’s notes. - communicates with others by using hand signals - uses twigs as tools to get insects out of small holes in trees or the ground - puts a stick into water to measure its depth before walking across The student wants to organize the notes correctly. Under which heading should the student place the notes?

• Fearless Animals
• Intelligent Animals
• Playful Animals
• Careful Animals

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4. A student is writing a report about successful businesses. The student found two reliable sources. Read the sources and complete the task that follows. Source 1: In 1908, Henry Ford created the famous Model T automobile. The car became somewhat popular, but Ford wanted it to reach a wider range of customers. He developed an assembly line process for producing his Model T automobile in 1913. By having different workers install specific parts as the vehicle moved slowly along a line, the cost and time needed to build the car was reduced. This made the Model T even more affordable, and, therefore, many more people bought the Ford car. Source 2: McDonald’s is one of the most successful businesses in the world. Something the restaurant is known for is its speed of service. When the first McDonald’s opened in Southern California in the 1940s, it aimed to be a place for regular people to eat instead of most restaurants of the time that only wealthy people could afford. McDonald’s installed a large grill and used spatulas that could flip multiple burgers at a time. Customers could get a large order of burgers and fries quickly because of the restaurant’s “Speedee Service System.” When Ray Kroc took over the McDonald’s company and spread the eatery across the country, he continued to focus on making good food fast. Which question would help the student broaden the focus of additional research?

• Why did businesses like Ford and McDonald’s have an impact on American society?
• How many total businesses have been able to expand to other parts of the world?
• What would cause a person to support a business like Ford or McDonald’s?
• When was the best time in history for someone to start a successful business?

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5. You’re doing research on the effects of sunlight deprivation on teens during the winter months. Which source should you use?

• A recent Science Times article about successful treatments for seasonal mood disorders
• An e-book of a memoir by an explorer about his survival during a long winter in Antarctica in 1914.

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6. A student is writing a paper on the Harlem Renaissance and has found an excerpt from the following source. from The Flowering of African-American Culture by Wallace Williams, Ph.D. (Originally published in the Journal of African-American Historical Studies in 1994) For a period of about twenty years beginning in 1918, there was, in New York City, a great flowering of African American culture and art. It became known as the Harlem Renaissance. Many African-American writers, poets, painters, and musicians had moved to Harlem from elsewhere in the United States. Without deliberately trying, this community of artists began to reshape the ways African Americans viewed and expressed themselves. They freed themselves from the stuffy expectations of their upright Victorian parents and grandparents, and they undermined the soul-crushing stereotypes that many white people had of black Americans. After reviewing this source, the student has decided that this source is a credible. Is this true or false?

• True
• False

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7. A student has to complete a formal research paper and has been told to use the MLA citation style. What does (Baker 29) located at end of a quote mean?

• Baker is the author’s last name, and his or her book is the 29th entry in the Works Cited list.
• Baker is the author’s last name, which will appear in the Works Cited list, and 29 is the page number.
• Baker is the title of the book being cited and 29 is the page number.
• Baker is the student's name indicating he is providing a quote for the reader.

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8. A student has made a plan for research. Read the plan and complete the task that follows. Research Report Plan Topic: Craters in Siberia Audience: science teacher and students Purpose: to inform

Research Question: How are the craters that have mysteriously appeared in Siberia connected to climate change?

The student has found the following article about the Siberian craters. Read the passage below, then select two pieces of evidence from the text that directly address the research question.

Source: Science Article In 2014, giant craters were discovered in the uppermost reaches of Siberia in a place called the Yamal Peninsula. Scientists were puzzled. What caused these giant holes to appear? As time goes by, more and more of these craters appear on the Yamal Peninsula and the surrounding area. From studying the phenomena, scientists have made preliminary determinations of the cause. As a result of increased temperatures created by global warming, the permafrost melts, releasing the methane gas that was trapped in the ice and soil; in turn, the gas explodes, creating a giant hole in the earth. In addition, the methane is released into the atmosphere, further contributing to global warming. Research Question: How are the craters that have mysteriously appeared in Siberia connected to climate change?

Select TWO pieces of evidence from the text that directly address the research question:

• As a result of increased temperatures created by global warming, the permafrost melts, releasing the methane gas that was trapped in the ice and soil; in turn, the gas explodes, creating a giant hole in the earth.
• What caused these giant holes to appear?
• In 2014, giant craters were discovered in the uppermost reaches of Siberia in a place called the Yamal Peninsula.
• In addition, the methane is released into the atmosphere, further contributing to global warming.
• Scientists were puzzled.

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9. Choose the source that may help you answer this research question: How can electric cars improve our lives today? Select all that apply.

• A recent radio news report about new electric car technology
• An encyclopedia entry from 1950 about electric appliances
• A college professor's new book about electrical circuits
• An online newspaper's review of this year's electric cars
• A blog entry by an electric car fanatic

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10. You’re researching the reasons for the building of the Panama Canal in the late nineteenth century. Which source should you use?

• A 1901 opinion piece about building the canal, from the New York Times online archive
• A college student’s website about the mechanics of the Panama Canal

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