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.   Upper right, in the header
B.   Above the top left information
C.   Page numbers are not required
D.   Bottom right, in the footer
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.   Explain the history of the artwork's ownership
B.   Find a specific reason the artist created the work
C.   Reference comparable myths from other cultures
D.   Include information on an original source of the myth or character
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.   Subject and Theme
B.   Description and Theme
C.   Artist/Culture and Style
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.   give reasons why that style is no longer used
B.   how those elements are seen in the chosen artwork
C.   show how the chosen artwork has elements of other styles
D.   compare them to other styles
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 research paper instructions
C.   the reading assignment instructions
D.   the research, the reading, and the syllabus
Question #7
When should the web address be included in a citation?
A.   When using multiple articles from the same source
B.   Web addresses are never included
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.   in alphabetical order
B.   the article that provided the most information first
C.   by the website address
D.   in the order they appear in the paper
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.   it is not necessary to include the author's name
D.   only when quoting the author
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.   summary
B.   analysis
C.   plagiarism
D.   citation
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 title of the artwork
B.   the source name
C.   the student's name
D.   the artist's name
Question #12
What is the minimum number of pages for the research paper, double-spaced in MLA format?
A.   seven
B.   three
C.   five
D.   four
Question #13
Can the student use Wikipedia as a source when writing the research paper?
A.   Yes. The student must include a citation
B.   No. Wikipedia is not a reliable source
C.   Yes, multiple times if necessary
D.   Only if the student cites a different 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.   repeat a description of the artwork
C.   explain how the chosen artwork expresses the theme
D.   explain how the theme appears in other artworks
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 article title followed by the source name
B.   sources without author's names cannot be used
C.   the source name followed by the article title
D.   the website address
Question #16
What is the correct font and size for the research paper, which is the standard for MLA formatted papers?
A.   The student may choose any font and size
B.   Courier New 12-point
C.   Courier 12-point
D.   Times New Roman 12-point
Question #17
Information from the museum's web page can be used in a research paper, but must be cited. Because the title of the web page is the same words as the artwork title, what should be used as the article title?
A.   the web page address
B.   the museum's name
C.   the artwork title in quotation marks without italics
D.   the artwork title in quotation marks and italics
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.   print the essay on paper and read it, marking errors
B.   read it on the computer several times
C.   run the computer's spell check
D.   copy hard to spell words and paste them into the paper
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.   Nothing. Skip the topic.
B.   The culture in which the artwork was created
C.   Other artists who created artworks in the same style
D.   Artworks without named artists are not permitted as research projects
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.   Teachers in other classes
B.   Wikipedia and other general sources
C.   The teacher in this class
D.   Classical authors

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