BA Research Methods and Academic Skills 2

Question 1

What is the primary tool for finding academic journal articles in college library databases?

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A database search engine such as JSTOR, EBSCOhost, or ProQuest

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A general internet search engine like Google

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The library's physical card catalog

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A textbook's bibliography section

Question 2

What is 'paraphrasing' in academic writing and how does it differ from quoting?

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Paraphrasing restates a source's idea in your own words; quoting reproduces the exact words with quotation marks

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Paraphrasing requires no citation; quoting does

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Paraphrasing is only used for fiction; quoting for non-fiction

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They are identical practices in academic writing

Question 3

What does 'peer tutoring' or 'writing center support' offer BA students?

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Trained peer tutors review drafts and provide feedback to help students improve writing skills

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Paid professional editors who finalize students' papers

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A service that writes papers for students

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A course substitution for composition requirements

Question 4

What is a 'DOI' (Digital Object Identifier) and why is it used in academic citations?

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A permanent unique link to a digital document, ensuring reliable access to cited sources

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A library catalog number for physical books

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An author identification number assigned by publishers

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A code that verifies a document is plagiarism-free

Question 5

What is 'active reading' as a study skill for BA students?

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Engaging critically with a text by annotating, questioning, and summarizing as you read

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Reading as quickly as possible to cover more material

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Reading aloud to memorize content

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Highlighting every sentence in a textbook

Question 6

What is 'time management' in an academic context for BA students?

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Strategically allocating time across coursework, deadlines, and personal responsibilities to maximize performance

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Completing all work at the last possible moment

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Scheduling only exam preparation and ignoring other assignments

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Using only class time for academic work