Final Exam

Question 1

Microfilm

Answer 1

Microform using reels of film

Question 2

Microfiche

Answer 2

Microform using small flat sheets

Question 3

Boolean operators

Answer 3

+.-, and t:

Question 4

Scholarly book

Answer 4

Published to further the knowledge in a given field

Question 5

Trade books

Answer 5

Published to make money

Question 6

Primary source

Answer 6

includes the original works of an author, such as the texts of novels, speeches, eyewitness accounts, interviews, letters, autobiographies, and the results of original research

Question 7

Secondary source

Answer 7

material about an original work, such as an analysis of a novel or a speech

Question 8

Citation search

Answer 8

A search to locate an author who has written extensively on a subject

Question 9

Précis

Answer 9

A précis is more polished than a summary

Question 10

Post hoc

Answer 10

Writer implies that because one thing happened first, a second thing will happen

Question 11

Bandwagon appeal

Answer 11

Writer implies that everyone believes this way

Question 12

Hasty generalization

Answer 12

The writer bases the argument on insufficient evidence

Question 13

Begging the question

Answer 13

Writer assumes what should be proven

Question 14

Argument ad hominem

Answer 14

The writer attacks the opponents character

Question 15

Either Or

Answer 15

Writer assumes there’s only two sides to an argument, right and wrong

Question 16

Circular thinking

Answer 16

Second part of argument restates first part

Question 17

Red herring

Answer 17

Writer changes the subject

Question 18

Non sequitor

Answer 18

Writers conclusion is not a logical result of the facts

Question 19

Proposition

Answer 19

The proposal or topic presented

Question 20

Enthymeme

Answer 20

A claim from only one bit of evidence

Question 21

Qualifier

Answer 21

Add this to soften a thesis

Question 22

Induction

Answer 22

Gathering bits of data and drawing tentative conclusions

Question 23

Deduction

Answer 23

Moves from a generally accepted statement of truth to an application of that truth

Question 24

Five parts of the SQ3R method of reading

Answer 24

Survey, Question, Read Recite Review

Question 25

Three types of words that should not be capitalized within a title

Answer 25

Articles, fanboys, prepositions

Question 26

Five types of topics to avoid in writing a research paper

Answer 26

Irrelevant, broad, narrow, produce a strong emotional response, technical

Question 27

Six steps in writing a research paper (in order)

Answer 27

``` Select and limit Focus and plan Gather sources Read and think Organize and draft Revise, edit, and format correctly ```

Question 28

Four parts of the research proposal

Answer 28

Purpose audience role thesis

Question 29

Three possible purposes for a research paper

Answer 29

Explain, analyze, argue

Question 30

Two possible audiences for a research paper

Answer 30

General, specialized

Question 31

Two possible roles (voices) for a research paper

Answer 31

Informer, advocate

Question 32

Three types of notes derived from your sources

Answer 32

Direct quote, summary, paraphrase

Question 33

Two types of notecards not derived from your source

Answer 33

Personal, field notes

Question 34

Two things to change to avoid plagiarism

Answer 34

Words, sentence structure

Question 35

Two characteristics of a good syllogism

Answer 35

True, valid

Question 36

Four parts of the introduction to a research paper (in order)

Answer 36

Subject, background, problem, thesis

Question 37

Three parts of a syllogism (in order)

Answer 37

Major premise, minor premise, conclusion