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  1. A student finds a .gov website about nutrition guidelines. What does the domain '.gov' indicate about this source?

    Answer: The website belongs to a United States government agency

    The .gov domain is reserved for official United States government websites, which are generally considered credible sources.

  2. When writing a research report, what is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

    Answer: A direct quote uses the author's exact words; a paraphrase restates the idea in your own words

    A direct quote reproduces the author's exact wording, while a paraphrase conveys the same idea in the researcher's own words.

  3. A student's research question is: 'How does deforestation affect biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest?' Which source is LEAST relevant?

    Answer: A recipe book featuring ingredients from tropical plants

    A recipe book does not address deforestation or biodiversity and is not relevant to the research question.

  4. What is an 'abstract' in a research article?

    Answer: A brief summary of the article's purpose, methods, and findings

    An abstract is a short summary at the beginning of a research article that describes the study's purpose, methods, and key findings.

  5. Which of the following is the BEST example of a focused research question?

    Answer: How has the California condor population changed since the introduction of the captive breeding program in 1987?

    A focused research question is specific, includes a clear subject and scope, and can be answered with evidence.

  6. A student reads that 'Studies show chocolate cures headaches' on a health blog. What should the student do to evaluate this claim?

    Answer: Look for peer-reviewed medical studies to see if this claim is supported

    Health claims should be verified against peer-reviewed medical research before being accepted as factual.

  7. In a research outline, what is the purpose of organizing information into main ideas and supporting details?

    Answer: To plan a logical structure so that writing is clear and organized

    An outline organizes main ideas and supporting details to create a logical structure before writing begins.