Research and Moment in History Project Skills
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Look at this example from a Moment in History project and focus on the in-text citation.
After orbiting the moon 12 times, Armstrong and Aldrin crawled through a tunnel to the “Eagle” module (lunar module), which then separated from its other half, the “Colombia” (command nodule), piloted by Collins. At this point, the moon was about 50,000 feet away (Apollo 11).
Now look over the Works Cited Page. Which website did the information come from?
29tothemoon.ser.asu.edu/about/apollo_history
www.britannica.com/topic/Apollo-11
airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/apollo-11-moon-landing
www.nasa.gov/history/apollo-11-mission-overview/
- Q1
Look at this example from a Moment in History project and focus on the in-text citation.
After orbiting the moon 12 times, Armstrong and Aldrin crawled through a tunnel to the “Eagle” module (lunar module), which then separated from its other half, the “Colombia” (command nodule), piloted by Collins. At this point, the moon was about 50,000 feet away (Apollo 11).
Now look over the Works Cited Page. Which website did the information come from?
tothemoon.ser.asu.edu/about/apollo_history
www.britannica.com/topic/Apollo-11
airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/apollo-11-moon-landing
www.nasa.gov/history/apollo-11-mission-overview/
30s - Q2
What is the in-text citation in the example below?
first human-in-space program
(Apollo 11 program history)
1958-1963
Project Mercury
30s - Q3
When paraphrasing information from a source, a student must:
copy the information word for word
change two words and keep the rest of the information exactly the same
put the information into his/her own words and cite the source
put the information into his/her own words
30s - Q4
While researching information on the symptoms of Covid-19, a student found the following sources. Which source would be the best one to use?
30s - Q5
When conducting research, the CRAAP test is used to...
determine if you need to use the restroom
determine if you're staying focused on your topic
determine website credibility
determine if your work is plagiarized
30s - Q6
Compare the student text with the source. Is the student text plagiarized?
Yes, because it fails to cite the source
No, it is not plagiarized
30s - Q7
Consider the following research topic: Whether or not college athletes should be paid.
Which magazine article would likely include the most relevant information about the topic?
"The Complicated Debate over Paying University Athletes"
"Paying for Mistakes: Injuries and the College Athlete"
30s - Q8
Text Feature Question:
Why are captions necessary for pictures?
To increase the word count of the document
To fill empty space in the layout
To provide context and clarify the meaning or significance of the image
To add decorative elements to the picture
45s - Q9
What is the heading of this slide?
Time on the moon
On the moon
Live TV broadcast
During the Mission
30s - Q10
What is the purpose for including a multi-media link in a slideshow presentation?
To distract the audience from the main content
To showcase their technological skills
To fulfill a requirement, regardless of its relevance to the presentation
To provide additional information, such as videos or audio, that enhances understanding of the topic
30s - Q11
What is the purpose of transitioning from the hook to the thesis in the introduction of an essay?
To repeat the hook for emphasis
To confuse the reader with unrelated information
To smoothly guide the reader from an attention-grabbing opening to the main argument of the essay
30s - Q12
The conclusion of an essay should include a restatement of what?
thesis
topic sentence #1
evidence
topic sentence #2
30s - Q13
What is the main purpose of text features in a slideshow presentation?
To create a diversion so the reader doesn't have to pay attention
To create a distraction for the audience
to enhance the visual appeal and help readers comprehend the information
To increase the number of slides in the presentation
30s - Q14
The introduction of an essay should include what three elements?
summary, evidence, thesis
hook, transition (background information), thesis
works cited, hook, transition (background information)
hook, summary, evidence
30s - Q15
What should a thesis statement contain?
A clear statement that presents the main argument and points of the essay
A personal opinion on the topic without evidence
A brief summary of the main points of the essay
A list of sources used in the research
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