Research Skills Quiz

Grade 5 · English · Quiz

Test your ability to find credible sources, take notes, avoid plagiarism, and cite correctly.

Questions

Which website extension is generally considered most reliable for research?
1. .com
2. .net
3. .gov
4. .biz
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Answer: .gov
.gov sites are run by government agencies and are typically factual and accountable.
A student copies two sentences from a website directly into their essay without quotation marks or a citation. This is:
1. Paraphrasing
2. Summarizing
3. Plagiarism
4. Citing
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Answer: Plagiarism
Copying text without credit is plagiarism — always quote, paraphrase, and cite.
What does 'Currency' mean in the CRAAP source evaluation test?
1. How much money the research cost
2. How recently the source was published
3. The author's reputation
4. Whether the information is accurate
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Answer: How recently the source was published
Currency checks whether the information is up-to-date for your specific topic.
A student finds a blog post about vaccines written by an anonymous author with no references. What is the BIGGEST concern?
1. The post is too short.
2. The author has no verifiable credentials or sources.
3. The post was written in 2022.
4. The blog has too many images.
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Answer: The author has no verifiable credentials or sources.
Without a credible author and supporting evidence, you can't trust the accuracy of the information.
A _______ is a note in your paper that tells readers where a piece of information came from.
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Citations give proper credit and allow readers to locate and verify your sources.
Which is the BEST first step when starting a research project?
1. Write the conclusion first.
2. Search for any source and copy it.
3. Write a clear research question to guide your search.
4. Pick the longest source you can find.
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Answer: Write a clear research question to guide your search.
A focused research question keeps your search on track and helps you find relevant sources.
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
1. Primary sources are from the library; secondary are from the internet.
2. Primary sources are original records; secondary sources analyze or summarize primary sources.
3. Primary sources are written by one person; secondary by two or more.
4. There is no difference.
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Answer: Primary sources are original records; secondary sources analyze or summarize primary sources.
A diary is primary; an article analyzing that diary is secondary.
Which is the BEST example of paraphrasing?
1. Copying the sentence word for word into your notes.
2. Writing 'Source says dolphins are smart.'
3. Restating 'Dolphins use echolocation to navigate' as 'Dolphins find their way by making sounds and listening to the echoes.'
4. Writing the source title in your notes.
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Answer: Restating 'Dolphins use echolocation to navigate' as 'Dolphins find their way by making sounds and listening to the echoes.'
Good paraphrasing rewrites the idea in your own words while preserving the original meaning.
Why is Wikipedia a good starting point but not an ideal final source?
1. Wikipedia is too short.
2. Wikipedia articles can be edited by anyone and may contain errors.
3. Wikipedia costs money to access.
4. Wikipedia only covers science topics.
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Answer: Wikipedia articles can be edited by anyone and may contain errors.
Wikipedia is useful for background and leads to cited sources, but should be verified before using in research.
What is the purpose of a bibliography or works cited page?
1. To summarize your whole paper
2. To list all the sources used so readers can find them
3. To show how many books you read
4. To introduce your research question
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Answer: To list all the sources used so readers can find them
A bibliography gives credit to all sources and lets readers verify or explore them further.

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