4.2 Research and Planning

• What is the first step when writing a topic-based essay?

  Identify topic and question
• Steps in developing a preliminary outline for an essay

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Main body paragraphs

  3️⃣ Supporting evidence

  4️⃣ Counter arguments

  5️⃣ Conclusion
• The structure of the outline should mirror the intended essay structure.


  True
• The authority of a source refers to the author's expertise and credentials.


  True
• Secondary sources provide interpretations and analyses of primary sources.


  True
• Steps in developing effective searching strategies for research

  1️⃣ Use specific keywords

  2️⃣ Utilize library databases and online search engines

  3️⃣ Consult bibliographies and reference lists

  4️⃣ Seek guidance from librarians or subject matter experts
• What does careful source evaluation ensure in an essay?

  Credibility
• Quoting involves selectively including direct words that provide strong evidence.


  True
• The research question narrows the topic to a specific issue or problem.


  True
• The conclusion summarizes key points and reiterates the thesis.


  True
• What are the components of an effective preliminary outline?

  Introduction, main body, conclusion
• Primary sources include original materials from the time period or event
• One evaluation criterion for sources is the author's expertise and credentials
• Relevance in a source indicates a direct connection to the topic and research question
• Effective note-taking prepares you for the writing process
• Match the note-taking strategy with its description:

  Summarize ↔️ Concisely capture key ideas

  Paraphrase ↔️ Rewrite information in your own words

  Quote ↔️ Include direct evidence

  Annotate ↔️ Add your own analysis
• A detailed thesis statement provides a roadmap for your readers
• Match the type of thesis statement with its characteristic:

  Weak Thesis ↔️ Lacks clear direction

  Strong Thesis ↔️ Specific and concise
• Components of a well-structured body paragraph:

  1️⃣ Topic Sentence

  2️⃣ Supporting Evidence

  3️⃣ Analysis

  4️⃣ Transition
• What is the primary focus of preparing for writing an essay?

  Understanding key arguments
• What is a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

  Specific
• What introduces the main idea of a body paragraph?

  Topic sentence
• A weak body paragraph may lack a clear topic sentence.


  True
• Effective preparation ensures a clear and cohesive essay.


  True
• The topic provides the overall context, while the research question narrows the focus to a specific issue or problem
• What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay outline?

  Introduce topic and thesis
• What are the three key considerations when searching and evaluating sources?

  Types, strategies, criteria
• Match the source type with its example:

  Primary ↔️ Historical documents

  Secondary ↔️ Textbooks

  Scholarly ↔️ Peer-reviewed articles

  Popular ↔️ News articles
• What are three key considerations in the research process for an essay?

  Types of sources, searching strategies, evaluation criteria
• What type of source is published in peer-reviewed journals?

  Scholarly
• The authority of a source refers to the author's expertise and credentials.


  True
• Summarizing involves concisely capturing the key points and ideas from a source
• The first step in organizing evidence is to identify key arguments
• The introduction of an essay presents the topic, research question, and main argument
• The structure of the outline should mirror the intended essay structure
• The structure of the outline should mirror the intended essay structure.


  True
• What is an example of a secondary source?

  Textbooks
• What does accuracy as an evaluation criterion ensure?

  Information is factual
• Why is currency an important evaluation criterion for sources?

  Ensures information is up-to-date
• What is a key consideration when evaluating sources for an essay?

  Currency