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

Answer

Paraphrasing means rewriting information in your own words while still crediting the original source with a citation.

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

Answer

.gov websites are published by official government agencies and are the authoritative source for information about laws and government policies.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

How do tornadoes impact farming communities in Iowa?

Answer

A strong research question is specific, focused, and answerable through research, like how tornadoes affect Iowa farming communities.

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The information may be outdated since technology changes rapidly

Answer

Technology changes rapidly, so a 1975 source would not reflect current developments and may contain obsolete or inaccurate information for a current report.

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

Answer

Synthesizing means combining information from multiple sources to build a deeper, more complete understanding of a topic rather than using sources in isolation.

ISASP - Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress Practice Test

ISASP - Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress Practice Test

ISASP Research and Inquiry Skills 2