A student is completing a research-based informative essay on the history of presidential campaigns. Which steps take place in the prewriting stage? Select three options.The student cites an article about how the first political campaigns were funded.The student analyzes the writing prompt to establish a purpose for writing.The student edits the writing and uses MLA formatting to properly cite evidence.The student creates an outline with topics, reasons, and supporting evidence.The student synthesizes information from articles about Abraham Lincoln’s campaign.
Which keywords would be most effective to find research on the development of a cure for slowing down or decelerating human aging?
Panyin wants to use this research for her informative essay.Because organic foods are produced with few or no pesticides, organic foods are less likely to have harmful effects than conventional foods.Which topic sentence is best supported by this research?
Which rules must be followed for an MLA citation to be correct? Select four options.The author’s name, if known, must be included.Both opening and closing quotation marks must be used when quoting directly from a text. The complete citation must be added to the works cited page.The author’s name should be included only if the source is a book.A parenthetical citation must be included before the quotation from the source.The author’s name can be placed either before the quotation or within parentheses. A closing quotation mark should be eliminated if the quotation is longer than one line.
Read this summary of information found in two separate sources.The exploration of Mars by humans is possible if safe and efficient technology is created for the journey and the time spent on Mars.Which statements most likely provided the information for the summary? Select two options.Mars is the second-closest planet to Earth and can be observed in the night sky without special equipment.Astronauts will need to adapt to using advanced equipment and conducting complex operations farther and farther from Earth.Research aboard the International Space Station is leading to new discoveries about both Earth and the astronauts themselves.Since the end of the 19th century, Mars has been considered the planet most suitable and likely for exploration and even habitation.Novels by authors such as Ray Bradbury and Kim Stanley Robinson have led people to wonder if living on Mars is possible.
Read the paragraph that Deepak wrote to explain how he used a checklist to revise his paper.I checked my transitions to make sure they made sense. I also reread my sentences to determine whether they were too similar in style and length. I fixed a couple to add variety. I found one or two words that needed extended definitions and added them. I made sure that I summarized all research evidence throughout the paper.
Read the prompt for Kimi’s essay.Cell phone use has a detrimental impact on student learning. Write a research-based essay to inform readers about why this statement is valid. Properly cite research evidence to educate the audience about the topic.
Erick is writing a research-based informative essay on the benefits of learning to code early in life. Which topic sentence most effectively introduces his essay?
Read another excerpt from Colleen’s research-based essay on trends in education. (1) One trend certain to remain, and even expand, is the trend toward integrating technology into the classroom. (2) In many districts, the classroom has been transformed into a high-tech zone, other districts are lagging, due to a lack of either resources or vision. (3) According to research, the most successful districts incorporate technology at a much higher rate of computer equipment per student than the least successful districts (Pellegrin 14).
Where is the best place to find complete information about the sources for a research paper using the MLA citation format?
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