Writing a Research-Based Informative Essay about the Benefits of Humor
Question 6 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10 A
Read the description a student gave about how she wrote her research paper.Once I analyzed the prompt, I was able to determine my purpose and audience. Since I knew it was a research-based essay, I found several valid sources, making sure to write citation information for each, so I could use the citations in my paper and on my Works Cited page. Then I wrote a research question by synthesizing the information from my source. Finally, I created an outline that I could use to organize my writing. I was ready to write my first draft.
Answer
A
She should have begun the whole writing process by creating an outline.
B
She should have written a research question before conducting research.
C
She should have found one valid source in order to write a research question.
D
She should have decided on a purpose and audience before analyzing the prompt.