OST Analysis Delivery and Format 4

Question 1

In an OST extended response, a student is asked to analyze two sources. The best structure for the response is:

Accepted Answer

State a central claim, then integrate evidence from both sources to support it

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Summarize both sources fully before making any claims

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Copy the most important sentences from each source

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Write separate, unconnected paragraphs about each source

Question 2

A pie chart is most appropriate for displaying which type of data?

Accepted Answer

The proportional breakdown of a whole into its parts

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How one variable changes over a 10-year period

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The correlation between two continuous variables

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A sequence of steps in a process

Question 3

Which revision strengthens the logical delivery of an analytical body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Adding a claim, supporting evidence, and an explanation connecting the evidence to the claim

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Removing the topic sentence to avoid being repetitive

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Including personal opinions without evidence

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Ending the paragraph without any connection to the thesis

Question 4

When delivering an analysis verbally, pausing strategically after a key finding helps the audience by:

Accepted Answer

Giving listeners time to process important information before moving on

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Indicating that the speaker has forgotten the next point

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Suggesting that the data is uncertain

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Allowing the audience to interrupt with questions immediately

Question 5

Which element is most important when integrating a quotation into an analytical essay?

Accepted Answer

Introducing the quote, presenting it, and then explaining its relevance to the argument

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Using the longest available quotation

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Placing quotations only in the introduction

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Letting the quotation speak for itself without explanation

Question 6

A student's analytical report on climate data spans 15 pages. Which navigational feature is most useful to add?

Accepted Answer

A table of contents listing each section with its page number

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More images on every page

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Colored fonts throughout to distinguish sections

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A glossary placed before the introduction

Question 7

When an OST writing prompt asks for an 'objective' analysis, students should avoid:

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Expressing personal opinions or biased language unsupported by evidence

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Using evidence from provided source materials

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Referencing specific data points

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Organizing the response with clear paragraphs