Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Research, Writing, and Critical Analysis

To shorten a quote by omitting unnecessary words.

'They [Dr. Lee's research team] believed the results were inconclusive'

To restate the thesis statement

To present a viewpoint that challenges the previous argument

To provide additional examples supporting the main argument

To summarize the essay's conclusion

Cite it as the main evidence for your argument

Analyze the author's perspective and cross-check facts with reputable sources

Assume all statements are accurate because they are published

Disregard the article entirely due to lack of credentials

Physically molded like clay

Formally written in a contract

Affected and guided by external factors

Ignored completely by the person

Academic journals undergo a review process by subject experts.

Personal blogs are always written anonymously

Academic journals are only available to university students

Personal blogs are never read by researchers

Using only personal opinions to guide the research

Writing about every possible angle of the topic

Choosing a topic that covers multiple disciplines and eras

Focusing on a specific aspect, population, or time period related to the topic