Synthesis can best be described as a process of
a. summarizing sources on a Works Cited page.
b. using sources to develop new ideas or draw conclusions.
c. restating someone else's ideas in your own words.
d. analyzing the accuracy and authenticity of sources.
Ques. 2Before consulting sources to support your ideas, you should first
a. decide on a working thesis statement.
b. see what others have said about your topic.
c. see what types of sources are available on your topic.
d. identify what types of supporting information are necessary.
Ques. 3Keeping track of the sources you use is important because
a. you are more likely to avoid plagiarism.
b. all sources you use must be cited.
c. you may want to refer to the source again.
d. all of the above.
Ques. 4If you are uncertain about the information on a Web site, you should
a. assume that it is reliable and trustworthy.
b. cross-check the information with another source.
c. make sure the site has a commercial sponsor.
d. follow the links to a more reliable-looking source.
Ques. 5Reading sources selectively includes all of the following except
a. skimming to avoid parts that are not relevant.
b. reading entire books and articles thoroughly.
c. previewing useful sections to get an overview of the material.
d. using abstracts or summaries as a guide to an article's organization.
Ques. 6Finding appropriate sources may involve
a. consulting a reference librarian.
b. sampling a variety of viewpoints.
c. looking for sources that lead to other sources.
d. doing all of the above.
Ques. 7Local governments can be divided into five types based on their purpose and scope of responsibility. Give a brief overview of the five types of local government.
a. classification
b. chronological order
c. cause and effect
d. process
Ques. 8Two of the greatest composers of the baroque period are Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel. Discuss similarities and differences between the two composers.
a. comparison and contrast
b. chronological order
c. cause and effect
d. process
Ques. 9Provide an explanation of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
a. classification
b. chronological order
c. cause and effect
d. comparison and contrast
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