Research in Social Studies

Question 1

Radha, a middle school student, writes a blog post about citizenship. Why might her post lack credibility as a source?

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She does not have valid credentials.

Question 2

Which terms best describe characteristics of appropriate research questions? Select three options. answerablefocusedgeneralrelevantreliable

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answerable; focused; relevant

Question 3

Which resource is a primary source that could be used for a research paper on the US military’s role in World War I?

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a letter written to a family member by an American soldier fighting in the war

Question 4

Which step in the research process must be completed before a research question is written?

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understanding the topic

Question 5

Read the quotation from President Obama’s 2014 speech on immigration.For more than 200 years, our tradition of welcoming immigrants from around the world has given us a tremendous advantage over other nations.

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Accepting immigrants to our shores has made the US stronger than other nations.

Question 6

Study the graph about immigration.

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neutral

Question 7

Which statement best defines bias as it relates to research?

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Bias is the tendency to represent some ideas as better than others.

Question 8

Which action is part of correctly citing another author’s work?

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including the name of the source of the writing

Question 9

Which steps are beneficial when paraphrasing another’s work? Select three options. asking for permission checking for accuracy using direct quotations reading the excerpt twicedefining unfamiliar words

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checking for accuracy; reading the excerpt twice; defining unfamiliar words

Question 10

Jaime is writing a research paper on whether to revise the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. Which question is the best example of an effective research question?

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How has the law affected immigration in the United States?

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