Quiz 2 Researching & Writing

This is a take-home quiz (via Bb).

Due date: Wednesday, February 26 by 11:59 PM
Included in Grading Calculations: YES (10%)

The test is timed (45 min.) and contains 20 multiple-choice questions based on the reading listed above. Each question is worth 5 points. Once you start the test, you will not be allowed to take breaks and you must finish it in one sitting. You may take the test only once.  You are allowed to use your notes during the test. 

Instructions:

To prepare for the test, read:

Purdue OWL. “Developing Strong Thesis Statements.” Accessed December 12, 2018. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/establishing_arguments/index.html

Rodburg, Maxine and The Tutors of the Writing Center at Harvard University. “Developing A Thesis.” Writing Center at Harvard University. Accessed July 10, 2018. https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/developing-thesis

Guptill, Amy. “Listening to Sources, Talking to Sources.” Writing in College: From Competence to Excellence. College at Brockport, SUNY: Open SUNY Textbooks. Accessed August 6, 2018. https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/chapter/listening-to-sources-talking-to-sources/

Guptill, Amy. “Secondary Sources in Their Natural Habitats.” In Writing in College: From Competence to Excellence.College at Brockport, SUNY: Open SUNY Textbooks. Accessed August 6, 2018. https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/chapter/secondary-sources-in-their-natural-habitats/ 

Stoll, Vivian. “Incorporating Sources: Overview.” CCNY Writing Center. Accessed December 18, 2018. https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/writing/upload/IncorporatingSources_Overview.pdf

Stoll, Vivian. “Incorporating Sources: Signal Phrases.” CCNY Writing Center. Accessed December 18, 2018. https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/writing/upload/IncorporatingSources_SignalPhrases.pdf