Research Unit Pre/Post-Test

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Directions: Circle the correct answer for each of the following questions 1. Why do people do research? (evaluate accuracy and usefulness of information, and the credibility of sources used) a. To find out more about something b. To use it as evidence in a paper/presentation/project c. To learn more about a topic he/she is already interested in d. All of the above 2. Reading news articles is useful because: (obtain useful information from standard news stories) a. You learn relatively current information about a country b. You find out things you didnt want to know c. It relieves a burden d. It is like reading a fantasy 3. Using multiple sources increases the _____________ of your research. (synthesize information from multiple sources using logical organization, effective supporting evidence, and variety in sentence structure) a. Burden b. Reliability c. Audience d. Length 4. Using bias in a news article causes the article to have ______________. (identify low-credibility stories by noticing vested interests or passion associated with content) a. High-credibility b. Multiple sources c. Low-credibility d. Useful information 5. A primary source is (formulate open-ended research questions and identify potential sources of information, differentiating between primary and secondary source material) a. Someone telling their own personal experiences b. Someone telling someone elses personal experiences c. A low-credibility source d. Knowledge of language 6. A secondary source is (formulate open-ended research questions and identify potential sources of information, differentiating between primary and secondary source material) a. A low-credibility source b. Someone telling someone elses personal experiences c. Knowledge of language d. Someone telling their own personal experiences

7. It is important to minimize the number of slides in a PowerPoint because (prepare presentation of research findings (written, oral, or a visual product) for clarity of content and effect, and grammatically correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics) a. Its hard to organize your slides when you have a lot b. Its hard to find enough information to fill up more slides c. Its easier to put all the words on fewer slides d. It helps keep the audiences attention 8. It is important to keep your slide backgrounds consistent because (prepare presentation of research findings (written, oral, or a visual product) for clarity of content and effect, and grammatically correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics) a. Its hard to find enough information to fill up more slides b. It doesnt distract the audience c. Its hard to organize your slides when you have a lot d. Its easier to put all the words on fewer slides 9. It is important to double check your spelling and grammar in a PowerPoint presentation because (prepare presentation of research findings (written, oral, or a visual product) for clarity of content and effect, and grammatically correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics) a. Its easier to put all the words on fewer slides b. Its hard to organize your slides when you have a lot c. Its distracting to discover errors on your slides when you are presenting d. Its hard to find enough information to fill up more slides 10. Font size and style is important in a PowerPoint presentation because (prepare presentation of research findings (written, oral, or a visual product) for clarity of content and effect, and grammatically correct use of language, spelling, and mechanics) a. It needs to be legible so that the audience can read everything b. Its easier to put all the words on fewer slides c. Its hard to organize your slides when you have a lot d. Its hard to find enough information to fill up more slides 11. Which of the following should you do to prepare for a presentation? (Hint: Think of the Public Speaking Tips Handout) (prepare for audience and purpose by ensuring proper length of presentation, suitable mode of dress, appropriate topic, and engaging content) a. Know your material, use multiple sources, take thorough notes b. Know your material, practice, relax c. Know your material, use fewer slides, use multiple sources d. Know your material, take thorough notes, use fewer slides 12. Why is it important to cite your sources? (evaluate accuracy and usefulness of information, and the credibility of sources used) a. So you make sure you use different types of sources b. To keep track of the information for your notes c. So you know where you got your information from d. To make sure you arent plagiarizing

13. Why should you take notes on your research? (Synthesize information from multiple sources using logical organization, effective supporting evidence, and variety in sentence structure) a. So you know how credible your sources are and where you got your information from b. So that you can make sure you use different types of sources in your research c. So when you compile your research into your presentation, you have all the information you need d. All of the above 14. How is using a google presentation easier than using a regular PowerPoint when working in groups? a. All group members can work at the same time. b. It isnt. It is more difficult to use. c. Nothing can go wrong by using it d. It helps us to get more work done. 15. Why is it important to keep your notes organized? (Synthesize information from multiple sources using logical organization, effective supporting evidence, and variety in sentence structure) a. So that you know what you have b. To make it easier to find the information when you need it later c. To keep track of your sources d. So that notes can be recorded easily