Question 1. How are argument sources MOST relevant to researchers?

-They offer a persuasive perspective on one side of a controversial issue.

-They provide conclusive evidence that ends a debate.

-They encourage the reader to remain neutral on a topic.

-They make the reader highly emotional about the issue.

Question 2. Failure to correctly identify the difference between scholarly and popular sources can lead to all of the following consequences EXCEPT:

-It can show that your research is well rounded.

-It can undermine your own argument and render it less persuasive.

-It can challenge your credibility as a trustworthy researcher.

-It can cause you to misuse sources.

Question 3. When using the BEAM style of evaluation, which of the following is UNLIKELY to occur?

-Writers will probably meet all research needs.

-Writers will need multiple examples of all four kinds of sources.

-Any single source will probably feature more than one of the BEAM categories.

-Writers will only need one source to serve all four functions.

Question 4. We can expect that the work of research will NOT provide us with which of the following?

-alternative perspectives

-new variables to consider

-clear and definitive solutions

-tacit values

Question 5. How are background sources MOST relevant to researchers?

-They explain an interesting theory related to the topic.

-They provide a convincing argument on one side of the debate.

-They explain the best ways to conduct research projects.

-They feature established facts that help ground the researcher's work.

Question 6. Which of the following statements is considered a distinguishing characteristic of a research question?

-It is formed after consulting research by experts.

-It has an obvious "yes" or "no" answer.

-It includes large generalizations on the topic.

-It features strongly emotional language.

Question 7. The majority of your research should be conducted

-via the World Wide Web.

-via Ashford Library databases.

-via the Google search engine.

-via the Bing search engine.

Question 8. Which of the following is the BEST definition of small-scale research project?

-an insightful explanation of the current knowledge on a topic

-a summary that does not contribute to the larger discussion

-a project that tries to answer complex research questions

-an expression of one's personal beliefs on a subject

Question 9. Research skills are primarily valued for which of the following reasons?

-their role in aiding memorization

-their aid in problem solving

-their necessity in entry-level job positions

-their assistance in helping students finish exams

Question 10. According to Aristotle, the statement with evidence to support it is necessary in all arguments. This statement is called

-a soliloquy

-a syllogism

-a paisley

-an apostrophe

Question 11. When starting your search for peer reviewed scholarly sources, which of the following types of databases is your BEST choice?

-a subject-specific database

-a field-specific database

-a general-purpose database

-a basic Google search

Question 12. When writing a thesis paragraph, you should AVOID

-explaining the significance of your thesis

-claiming other authors' ideas as your own

-establishing your own perspective in a scholarly debate

-articulating your thesis as a response to established research

Question 13. Classic argument is based upon ancient Greek rhetoric and argument.

-True

-False

Question 14. Which of the following does NOT describe the credibility of scholarly sources?

-the reasonableness of the researcher's argument

-proof of credentialed and professional writing

-financial backing from a large corporation

-an indication of evidence and engagement with other researchers

Question 15. Which of the following is UNLIKELY to help the reader find BASIC information on a topic?

-consulting encyclopedias

-referring to subject guides

-reading dictionaries

-searching academic databases

Question 16. Using "natural language" in a database search is MOST likely to produce WHICH of the following results?

-Difficult language will get translated to everyday speech.

-Researchers will find the sources they need.

-Researchers will find few or no helpful results.

-The database will display an abundance of general topics.

Question 17. Choose the best thesis statement.

People should always keep their dogs restrained because it is the law.

Although dogs require exercise for optimal health, owners should always keep their dogs restrained to protect the animal from accidental injury and the public from attack.

Dogs are animals and not fashion accessories so they should be allowed to run free.

Question 18. Which of the following is NOT considered a viable criterion for evaluating sources?

-credibility

-relevance

-easiness to find and read

-timeliness

Question 19. The concept of "search construction" allows researchers to do all of the following, EXCEPT:

-find synonyms for key words.

-identify potential search terms.

-specify relationships between key terms.

-keep their searches as broad as possible.

Question 20. Peer review is NOT able to provide us with which of the following?

-careful interpretations

-conclusive evidence

-alternative perspectives

-reasonable accuracy.