Conduct Research and Generate Questions - 7th Grade Writing
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What is the best next step if a search gives too few results for your question?
What is the best next step if a search gives too few results for your question?
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Broaden the search using fewer keywords or synonyms. Removing limits or using synonyms expands search results.
Broaden the search using fewer keywords or synonyms. Removing limits or using synonyms expands search results.
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What is the best next step if a search gives too many results for your question?
What is the best next step if a search gives too many results for your question?
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Narrow the keywords by adding specific terms or limits. Adding specific terms filters results to match your focus.
Narrow the keywords by adding specific terms or limits. Adding specific terms filters results to match your focus.
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What is the primary purpose of a short research project in Grade 7 writing?
What is the primary purpose of a short research project in Grade 7 writing?
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To answer a focused question using evidence from several sources. Research projects require synthesizing multiple sources to support conclusions.
To answer a focused question using evidence from several sources. Research projects require synthesizing multiple sources to support conclusions.
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What is a focused research question (as opposed to a broad topic)?
What is a focused research question (as opposed to a broad topic)?
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A specific question narrow enough to research and answer with evidence. Focused questions are specific and manageable, unlike broad topics.
A specific question narrow enough to research and answer with evidence. Focused questions are specific and manageable, unlike broad topics.
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Which option best describes a researchable question: fact-based, opinion-only, or impossible to verify?
Which option best describes a researchable question: fact-based, opinion-only, or impossible to verify?
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Fact-based and verifiable with evidence from sources. Research questions must be answerable through evidence, not personal opinions.
Fact-based and verifiable with evidence from sources. Research questions must be answerable through evidence, not personal opinions.
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What is a credible source in a school research project?
What is a credible source in a school research project?
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A trustworthy source written by qualified authors with accurate evidence. Credible sources have expert authors and verifiable facts.
A trustworthy source written by qualified authors with accurate evidence. Credible sources have expert authors and verifiable facts.
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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
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Primary is firsthand; secondary explains or analyzes primary information. Primary sources are original; secondary sources interpret them.
Primary is firsthand; secondary explains or analyzes primary information. Primary sources are original; secondary sources interpret them.
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What is the best reason to use a direct quotation instead of paraphrasing?
What is the best reason to use a direct quotation instead of paraphrasing?
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When the exact wording is especially precise or powerful. Quote when the original phrasing is uniquely effective.
When the exact wording is especially precise or powerful. Quote when the original phrasing is uniquely effective.
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What information should you record to cite a source correctly later?
What information should you record to cite a source correctly later?
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Author, title, date, publisher/site, and page or URL. Complete citation info lets readers find your sources.
Author, title, date, publisher/site, and page or URL. Complete citation info lets readers find your sources.
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What is the purpose of a bibliography or works cited list?
What is the purpose of a bibliography or works cited list?
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To list sources used so readers can locate and verify information. Citations allow readers to check your sources' accuracy.
To list sources used so readers can locate and verify information. Citations allow readers to check your sources' accuracy.
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Which option is the best way to avoid accidental plagiarism while taking notes?
Which option is the best way to avoid accidental plagiarism while taking notes?
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Clearly label quotes, paraphrases, and your own thoughts separately. Clear labeling prevents mixing source material with your ideas.
Clearly label quotes, paraphrases, and your own thoughts separately. Clear labeling prevents mixing source material with your ideas.
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What does it mean to synthesize information from several sources?
What does it mean to synthesize information from several sources?
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Combine ideas from multiple sources to form an overall understanding. Synthesis creates new understanding from multiple viewpoints.
Combine ideas from multiple sources to form an overall understanding. Synthesis creates new understanding from multiple viewpoints.
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Identify the best response when two credible sources disagree on a fact.
Identify the best response when two credible sources disagree on a fact.
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Check more sources and evaluate evidence, date, and author expertise. Compare multiple sources to resolve conflicting information.
Check more sources and evaluate evidence, date, and author expertise. Compare multiple sources to resolve conflicting information.
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What is a focused follow-up question that grows from research findings?
What is a focused follow-up question that grows from research findings?
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A narrower, related question based on gaps or new ideas in sources. Good research reveals new questions to explore further.
A narrower, related question based on gaps or new ideas in sources. Good research reveals new questions to explore further.
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Which option best describes an effective research plan: random reading or a step-by-step process?
Which option best describes an effective research plan: random reading or a step-by-step process?
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A step-by-step process: question, sources, notes, synthesis, conclusion. Systematic research follows logical steps for thorough results.
A step-by-step process: question, sources, notes, synthesis, conclusion. Systematic research follows logical steps for thorough results.
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Identify the best way to decide whether a website is suitable for research.
Identify the best way to decide whether a website is suitable for research.
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Check author credentials, evidence, bias, and how current it is. Evaluate websites for authority, accuracy, bias, and currency.
Check author credentials, evidence, bias, and how current it is. Evaluate websites for authority, accuracy, bias, and currency.
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Identify the best use of keywords in research: one vague word or several specific terms and synonyms?
Identify the best use of keywords in research: one vague word or several specific terms and synonyms?
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Several specific keywords plus synonyms and related terms. Multiple keywords and variations yield better search results.
Several specific keywords plus synonyms and related terms. Multiple keywords and variations yield better search results.
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What is a paraphrase in research writing?
What is a paraphrase in research writing?
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A restatement of ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning. Paraphrasing shows understanding while avoiding plagiarism.
A restatement of ideas in your own words while keeping the meaning. Paraphrasing shows understanding while avoiding plagiarism.
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What is a direct quotation in research writing?
What is a direct quotation in research writing?
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Exact words from a source placed in quotation marks with citation. Quotation marks and citations show borrowed exact words.
Exact words from a source placed in quotation marks with citation. Quotation marks and citations show borrowed exact words.
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What is plagiarism in a research project?
What is plagiarism in a research project?
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Using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit. Always cite sources to avoid stealing others' work.
Using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit. Always cite sources to avoid stealing others' work.
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What does it mean to evaluate a source for bias?
What does it mean to evaluate a source for bias?
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To check whether the source favors one viewpoint unfairly. Biased sources present one-sided or distorted information.
To check whether the source favors one viewpoint unfairly. Biased sources present one-sided or distorted information.
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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing in research writing?
What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing in research writing?
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Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Both require citation but differ in word usage.
Quoting uses exact words; paraphrasing restates in your own words. Both require citation but differ in word usage.
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What is the correct way to avoid plagiarism when using information from a source?
What is the correct way to avoid plagiarism when using information from a source?
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Quote or paraphrase accurately and cite the source. Proper citation gives credit and allows verification.
Quote or paraphrase accurately and cite the source. Proper citation gives credit and allows verification.
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Which option best defines a researchable question for a short research project?
Which option best defines a researchable question for a short research project?
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A focused question that can be answered with evidence from sources. Must be specific enough to research and support with evidence.
A focused question that can be answered with evidence from sources. Must be specific enough to research and support with evidence.
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What is plagiarism in research writing?
What is plagiarism in research writing?
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Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving credit. Plagiarism violates academic integrity and copyright.
Using someone else’s words or ideas without giving credit. Plagiarism violates academic integrity and copyright.
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