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Writing Workshop: Conducting Research to Write an Informative Essay — Quiz Answers

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To write an effective informative essay, what should a writer do when collecting information?

A
make a list of both pros and cons on the issue and then weigh them
B
look for information that is unrelated to the writer’s opinion on the issue
C
look for information that refutes the writer’s opinion on the issue
D
make a list of cons and then begin writing an outline
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When revising an informative essay draft, writers must ensure they have

A
supported their thesis with details.
B
chosen the most popular viewpoint.
C
used a two-paragraph structure.
D
provided enough subjective language.
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When writing an informative essay, the best way to make sure Internet information is reliable is to use

A
sites with no spelling mistakes.
B
URLs ending in .gov, .com, or .edu.
C
sites with statistics and charts.
D
URLs ending in .gov, .org, or .edu.
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When is it most useful to conduct an Internet search description?

A
during the secondary evaluation of a source
B
when reviewing an outline for the essay
C
when revising a rough draft of the essay
D
during an initial evaluation of a source
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Which best describes a good reference for an informative essay?

A
The source is opinionated and fiery.
B
The source is found only in a library.
C
The source is reliable and knowledgeable.
D
The source is found only on the Internet.
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Which best describes a strong thesis statement in an informative essay?

A
It combines the topic of the essay with the writer’s viewpoint.
B
It combines the topic of the essay with a conclusion.
C
It provides necessary statistics and important facts.
D
It provides the writer’s reasons for writing the essay.
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What types of details should a draft of a research-based essay contain? Choose three correct answers.

A
paraphrased information
B
facts that relate to the topic
C
plagiarized information
D
quotations that illustrate ideas to convey
E
information from questionable sources
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What is the first step in writing an informative essay?

A
evaluating evidence
B
investigating a topic
C
writing a thesis statement
D
establishing a position on the topic
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When beginning the evaluation of a source for an informative essay, an essay writer should

A
review and carefully study the content of the source.
B
confirm that the content supports his or her opinions.
C
perform a quick search to decide the author’s reliability.
D
determine the audience that the author is trying to reach.

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