ISASP Research and Inquiry Skills 2

Question 1

When paraphrasing a source, a student should:

Accepted Answer

Restate the information in their own words and cite the source

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Copy the original text word for word into the report

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Change only a few words from the original text

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Use quotation marks around the restated text

Question 2

A student is deciding between a .com and a .gov website for research on Iowa tax laws. Which is generally more reliable for this topic and why?

Accepted Answer

.gov, because government sites provide official and accurate legal information

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.com, because commercial sites have more information

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.com, because it is easier to navigate

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.gov, because government sites are always free to use

Question 3

Which question is the BEST focused research question for a school report?

Accepted Answer

How do tornadoes impact farming communities in Iowa?

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What is weather?

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How does weather affect people?

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Tell me everything about Iowa.

Question 4

A student finds information in a book published in 1975 about computer technology. Why might this source be a poor choice for a current research report?

Accepted Answer

The information may be outdated since technology changes rapidly

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Books are never reliable sources

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Only internet sources are acceptable for research reports

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Sources from before 2000 are not allowed in school reports

Question 5

What does it mean to synthesize information from multiple sources?

Accepted Answer

To combine ideas from several sources to form a new, complete understanding

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To copy the best sentences from each source into one document

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To use only the source with the most pages

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To list all the sources in alphabetical order

Question 6

A student is reading a persuasive article about building a new highway in Iowa. What should the student watch for to identify possible bias?

Accepted Answer

Whether the author only presents one side of the issue

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Whether the article has pictures or diagrams

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Whether the article is longer than three pages

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Whether the article uses headings and subheadings

Question 7

Which part of a nonfiction book helps a reader quickly locate information about a specific topic within that book?

Accepted Answer

The index

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The glossary

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The dedication page

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The bibliography