Humanities 115 - World Mythology » Winter 2021 » Research Paper Quiz

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Question #1
Where should the page number be imbedded, with your last name written in front of it?
A.   Page numbers are not required
B.   Bottom right, in the footer
C.   Upper right, in the header
D.   Above the top left information
Question #2
One of the requirements of the research project is that the artwork chosen must be based in an ancient myth or mythological character.  In the section on Subject, the student is expected to:
A.   Reference comparable myths from other cultures
B.   Explain the history of the artwork's ownership
C.   Include information on an original source of the myth or character
D.   Find a specific reason the artist created the work
Question #3
The student has conducted research into the historical period when the artwork was made when completing the History Discussion Board. That information will be helpful when writing what sections of the research paper?
A.   Artist/Culture and Style
B.   Subject and Theme
C.   Description and Theme
D.   The section on History
Question #4
When writing the description section of the paper, the student should focus on what elements of the artwork?
A.   What the museum web page says
B.   Historical facts
C.   Explanations of the artist's process
D.   Visual elements
Question #5
In the section on style, the student must not only explain some of the elements included in that style but also:
A.   how those elements are seen in the chosen artwork
B.   show how the chosen artwork has elements of other styles
C.   compare them to other styles
D.   give reasons why that style is no longer used
Question #6
The words your essay's title, the source names and article titles in citations and the titles of artworks must all be capitalized in MLA format. Where can the student find information on how to properly capitalize titles?
A.   the syllabus
B.   the reading assignment instructions
C.   the research, the reading, and the syllabus
D.   the research paper instructions
Question #7
When should the web address be included in a citation?
A.   Web addresses are never included
B.   When using multiple articles from the same source
C.   Only on the works cited page
D.   When quoting the article
Question #8
How should the entries on the works cited page be arranged?
A.   by the website address
B.   in the order they appear in the paper
C.   the article that provided the most information first
D.   in alphabetical order
Question #9
If the author's name is available with an article on a website, when should it be included in a citation?
A.   always include the author's name if it is avaliable
B.   only if there are multiple authors
C.   only when quoting the author
D.   it is not necessary to include the author's name
Question #10
When writing a research paper, the student is expected to read several articles about each topic, learn from them and then explain the topic in his or her own words. Using information from several sources to create an original narrative is called:
A.   analysis
B.   summary
C.   citation
D.   plagiarism
Question #11
The title of the paper should not be in italics, boldfaced, underlined or all capital letters. What should be in italics, if it part of the paper's title?
A.   the source name
B.   the student's name
C.   the artist's name
D.   the title of the artwork
Question #12
What is the minimum number of pages for the research paper, double-spaced in MLA format?
A.   seven
B.   four
C.   three
D.   five
Question #13
Can the student use Wikipedia as a source when writing the research paper?
A.   Only if the student cites a different source
B.   Yes. The student must include a citation
C.   Yes, multiple times if necessary
D.   No. Wikipedia is not a reliable source
Question #14
A theme is an idea expressed by a work of art. When the student writes the final section, he or she should choose only one theme and:
A.   mention at least two other possible themes
B.   explain how the theme appears in other artworks
C.   repeat a description of the artwork
D.   explain how the chosen artwork expresses the theme
Question #15
The author's last name should be the first thing in an entry on the works cited page. If there is no author's name, what should be the first thing in the entry? 
A.   the source name followed by the article title
B.   the article title followed by the source name
C.   the website address
D.   sources without author's names cannot be used
Question #16
What is the correct font and size for the research paper, which is the standard for MLA formatted papers?
A.   Courier New 12-point
B.   Courier 12-point
C.   The student may choose any font and size
D.   Times New Roman 12-point
Question #17
  
A.   the museum's name
B.   the artwork title in quotation marks and italics
C.   the artwork title in quotation marks without italics
D.   the web page address
Question #18
The student is required to proofread his or her paper before submitting it for evaluation. One way is to have an educated freind read the paper and offer suggestions for improvement. Another way is to work with a tutor. A third way is for the student to:
A.   read it on the computer several times
B.   run the computer's spell check
C.   copy hard to spell words and paste them into the paper
D.   print the essay on paper and read it, marking errors
Question #19
The topics required in the research paper include a section explaining the artist, including events of his or her life and historical events may have influenced the artist. If the artist is unknown, what should the student research instead?
A.   Other artists who created artworks in the same style
B.   Artworks without named artists are not permitted as research projects
C.   Nothing. Skip the topic.
D.   The culture in which the artwork was created
Question #20
Quotations must be from a specific authority, which means the article must have the author's name in order to include a quote.  You may also quote:
A.   Wikipedia and other general sources
B.   The teacher in this class
C.   Classical authors
D.   Teachers in other classes

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