Research Skills — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
You do not need to tell anyone where you found your facts for a report.
Corrected: You need to cite the sources where you found your facts for a report.
You must always cite your sources so readers know your facts came from real, trustworthy places. Leaving out citations can also count as plagiarism.
2. Fix the sentence:
The glossary at the front of a book shows the chapter names and page numbers.
Corrected: The table of contents at the front of a book shows the chapter names and page numbers.
A glossary defines vocabulary words, not chapters. The table of contents is the part at the front of a book that lists chapter names and their page numbers.
3. Fix the sentence:
A magazine article written by a doctor is less reliable than a post by a stranger online.
Corrected: A magazine article written by a doctor is more reliable than a post by a stranger online.
A doctor is an expert with special training, so their article is more reliable. A post by a stranger online may not have been checked for accuracy.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on each line.
1. When you list the books and websites you used, you are making a bibliography.
A bibliography is a list at the end of your report that shows every book, article, and website you used, so readers can find those sources too.
2. A good research question starts with a question word like who, what, or why.
Question words like who, what, and why help you focus your research because they ask for specific information you need to find out.
3. Before writing your report, arrange your notes in a logical order.
Arranging notes in a logical order before writing helps your report flow smoothly from one idea to the next, making it easier for readers to follow.
4. Headings in a book help you quickly find the information you are looking for.
Headings act like labels for each section, so you can scan them to jump straight to the information you need without reading the whole book.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Putting facts into your own words is called paraphrasing.
True False
Paraphrasing means restating someone else's idea using your own words, which shows you understand the facts and avoids copying.
2. A website with no author name is always a trustworthy source.
True False
A website with no author name is risky because you cannot check who wrote the information or whether that person is an expert on the topic.
3. Bold words in a textbook often signal important vocabulary to learn.
True False
Authors bold important vocabulary words so readers notice them right away and know those are key terms to learn and remember.