Developing Your Topic

Question 1

Outside of traditional encyclopedias and basic Internet searches, what are three other ways to gather information about your topic?

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Student answers may vary, but should reflect sources other than the Internet and encyclopedias. Sources include examining textbooks, interviewing teachers or parents, reading newspaper articles, looking through trade magazines, or watching a movie on the topic.

Question 2

It is likely that the first idea you have for a thesis will be perfect. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

Question 3

“Drugs in School”Select a topic, and a thesis, for this idea. You should narrow the topic, then take a position (positive or negative) for your thesis statement.*Do not use the example in your answer.Example:Topic: Prescription drug abuse is rising among teenagers.Thesis: Resources and information regarding prescription drug abuse should be part of health education for high school students.

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Student answers will vary. Students should select a topic from the idea of “Drugs in Schools,” then write a thesis with a positive or negative position.

Question 4

Which of these is source for finding general information and ideas about your topic?a.Textbookc.Trade magazinesb.Interviewd.All of these

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D

Question 5

“Kids today eat 25% less fresh fruit than kids in 2000.” Why is this not a strong topic idea?a.Too broadc.The statistic came from an unreliable sourceb.Too narrowd.This topic idea is acceptable

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B

Question 6

A thesis statement makes up the entire first paragraph of your paper.

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F

Question 7

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking contributes to air pollution.

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Too broad

Question 8

Topics with problems or controversies are strong topic ideas.

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T

Question 9

Exploring a general idea is the first step in developing your topic.

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T

Question 10

“Drugs in Schools” Why is this not a strong research topic?

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“Drugs in Schools” is too broad of a topic to be the focus of a research paper.

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