You are interested in adopting a family pet. You see a newspaper article about a local shelter in your neighborhood. You check the internet to see if the shelter has a website. Write a paragraph that explains which source would help you find out what kind of animals the shelter has available for adoption.(4 points)
Which option tells what it means to draw conclusions from your research?(1 point)
Responses
search for different types of sources
search for different types of sources
make inferences based on the information
make inferences based on the information
read through sources multiple times
read through sources multiple times
complete a detailed investigation of a topic
make inferences based on the information
Why is it important to analyze information from your research when conducting a research project?(1 point)
Responses
to understand how writing works
to understand how writing works
to learn more about the author of the source
to learn more about the author of the source
to decide whether the resource is positive or negative
to decide whether the resource is positive or negative
to determine what the facts and details explain about the topic
to determine what the facts and details explain about the topic
to determine what the facts and details explain about the topic.
Many experts have recommended discontinuing the use of plastic straws because they hurt the environment. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would conduct a research project about the effects of plastic on the environment.(4 points)
To conduct a research project about the effects of plastic on the environment, I would initially gather all the sources that explain the negative effects of plastic pollution on our planet. I would visit credible government websites, read research studies on plastic pollution, and gather evidence by reading articles written by environmental activists. After that, I would analyze the information gathered by reading through them multiple times and making inferences based on the information. Finally, I would draw a conclusion from my study and write down feasible solutions to reduce the impact of plastic pollution on the environment.
In 1–2 sentences, explain the importance of determining a speaker’s intended audience.(2 points)
Determining a speaker's intended audience is essential as the message and language he/she uses need to be tailored to the audience to generate an intended result and impact. Understanding the audience also helps the speaker choose the right tone, format and language, making the message relevant to the audience.
Think of a health issue that you would like to research. In 3–5 sentences, describe how you would create and use search terms effectively to find information. Include the specific search terms and share how you would make sure the information is reliable.(4 points)
The health issue I would like to research is "The effects of prolonged sitting on an individual's health." I would use the following search terms- "prolonged sitting," "sedentary lifestyle," "health hazards of sitting for long hours," "sitting health consequences," "sitting and chronic disease." I would also add relevant keywords such as- diabetes, cardiovascular disease, back pain, etc., to make the search results more precise. To ensure the reliability of the information, I would seek information from credible sources like PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, and peer-reviewed research articles. Additionally, I would verify the author's credentials and the publication details to confirm its reliability.
Mary wants to paraphrase a source in her essay. In 1–2 sentences, explain to Mary how to paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.(2 points)
To paraphrase to avoid plagiarism, Mary must put the original text into her own words while keeping the meaning of the source. It involves changing the sentence and paragraph structures, vocabulary, and word choice while maintaining the tone and context of the source. Using citation when needed, Mary should also make sure to give credit to the original author.
Claim: People have many voting options if they can’t get to the polls on Election Day.
Evidence: People can cast their ballot early or by mail.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence in the argument above to determine if the claim is or is not convincing.
The evidence presented supports the claim that people have many voting options if they can't get to the polls on Election Day. The evidence given is relevant and sufficient as it provides specific examples of alternative voting methods and is enough to persuade readers that there are alternative options to vote.
People need to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their daily diets to reduce health risks. Many Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. This should change so people can be healthier.
In 1–2 sentences, evaluate the soundness of the reasoning of this claim.