AnswersAG Q2 Strategies for Academic Success 26-27 MStefancik - S1Developing Your Topic

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“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.

Answer:

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.

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Which of these is source for finding general information and ideas about your topic?

A
Textbook
B
Interview
C
Trade magazines
D
All of these
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Exploring a general idea is the first step in developing your topic.

A
T
B
F
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Topics with problems or controversies are strong topic ideas.

A
T
B
F
5

“Kids today eat 25% less fresh fruit than kids in 2000.” Why is this not a strong topic idea?

A
Too broad
B
Too narrow
C
The statistic came from an unreliable source
D
This topic idea is acceptable
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Smoking contributes to air pollution.

A
Too narrow
B
Too broad
C
Just right
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It is likely that the first idea you have for a thesis will be perfect. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
10

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

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

Answer:

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.

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

Answer:

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

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Which method of tree harvesting favors slow-growing trees that are shade-tolerant?

A
selective cutting
B
clearcutting
C
shelterwood
D
none of the above
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Even-aged management practices involves clearing trees that _______.

A
are all the same height
B
are all the same weight
C
are all near the same age
D
are all of widely different ages
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Which of the following would most likely employ a forester?

A
state governments
B
lumber businesses
C
national governments
D
all of the above
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How does the destruction of forests contribute to levels of atmospheric carbon?

A
Levels of atmospheric carbon are unaffected by destruction of forests, because the carbon entering the carbon cycle from the dead trees balances out the loss of carbon absorption during photosynthesis.
B
When trees are destroyed, their stored carbon reenters the carbon cycle decreasing levels of atmospheric carbon.
C
Fewer trees leads to greater amounts of carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere.
D
Fewer trees leads to smaller amounts of carbon dioxide being absorbed from the atmosphere.
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Forests are the only carbon sinks on Earth.

A
T
B
F
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What distinguishes even-aged management practices from uneven-aged management practices?

A
Even-aged practices remove larger groups of trees than uneven-aged management practices.
B
Even-aged practices are similar to minor natural disturbances while uneven-aged practices are similar to major natural disturbances.
C
Even-aged practices leave areas with greater variance than uneven-aged practices.
D
All of the above
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A forester is _______

A
a person who cuts down trees
B
a park ranger
C
a person who manages and supervises land used for timber production
D
responsible for creating topographical maps of forests
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Which of the following is not part of the role of a forester?

A
develop sustainable practices
B
prevent removal of timber
C
determine means for continued growth
D
assess timber quality
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Where is the carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?

A
the ground
B
plant structures
C
the air
D
all of the above
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Which of the following forest management practices is best for reestablishing areas of forest?

A
shelterwood cutting
B
even-aged management
C
reforestation
D
uneven-aged management

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