Question: Common knowledge is any information that you found in your textbook.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: False
Question: When people are engaged in analytical thinking, they are __________.
Answer Choices:
breaking down component parts of larger things or ideas.
using their imagination to paint a landscape.
writing their boss to ask for time off work.
reporting something that they have seen to others.
Answer: breaking down component parts of larger things or ideas.
Question: Out of the following three statements, which one is analytical?
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Individuals who are retired, too young to work, physically unable to work, choose not to work, or who have given up on looking for work are counted as not participating in the labor force.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals counted as participating in the labor force are those currently working and those actively looking for work, even if they are already receiving benefits.
The Labor Participation Rate is affected by many factors, including the age distribution and overall health of the nation as well as the economic health of the nation.
Answer: The Labor Participation Rate is affected by many factors, including the age distribution and overall health of the nation as well as the economic health of the nation.
Question: It is possible to plagiarize oneself.
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True
False
Answer: True
Question: Regarding a properly formatted APA style paper, which of the following is false?
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All paragraphs should be indented ½”.
The paper should be single-spaced.
A hanging indent is used for the reference page.
The introduction should include a thesis statement.
Answer: The paper should be single-spaced.
Question: Match the correct instance to each of the following terms.
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summarize: used to express someone else
paraphrase: used to provide an overview
quote: word-for-word copying of text
Answer: summarize: used to provide an overview
paraphrase: used to express someone else
quote: word-for-word copying of text
Question: Copying only a part of another student’s work and turning it in as your own work is ________.
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plagiarism and never acceptable
ok if it’s only a discussion board post and not an assignment
not a problem as long as it’s like 30% or less of your paper
fine only if the other student agrees to let you use it
Answer: plagiarism and never acceptable
Question: Which of the following is true of Analytical Information?
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It can never be incorrect.
It examines and interprets factual information.
It is only a statement of fact with no extra explanation.
None of the above.
Answer: It examines and interprets factual information.
Question: Which of the following would require an in-text citation?
Answer Choices:
A) a paraphrase of a theory
B) a summary of an article
C) a quote from a famous psychologist
D) All of the above
E) B & C only
Answer: D) All of the above
Question: A paper might be considered plagiarized even if it includes proper citation to sources if it contains almost no original work.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: If there is no date of publication for the source, you should put which of these in the in-text citation?
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nothing, because there is no date
n.d., which means no date
nothing, because the date of publication does not belong in the citation
your best guess for the date of publication
Answer: n.d., which means no date