Humanities 115 - World Mythology » Summer 2022 » 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.   Above the top left information
B.   Bottom right, in the footer
C.   Upper right, in the header
D.   Page numbers are not required
Question #2
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 website address
B.   the source name followed by the article title
C.   sources without author's names cannot be used
D.   the article title followed by the source name
Question #3
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.   run the computer's spell check
B.   read it on the computer several times
C.   print the essay on paper and read it, marking errors
D.   copy hard to spell words and paste them into the paper
Question #4
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.   Reference comparable myths from other cultures
C.   Include information on an original source of the myth or character
D.   Find a specific reason the artist created the work
Question #5
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 #6
If the author's name is available with an article on a website, when should it be included in a citation?
A.   only when quoting the author
B.   only if there are multiple authors
C.   it is not necessary to include the author's name
D.   always include the author's name if it is avaliable
Question #7
What is the minimum number of pages for the research paper, double-spaced in MLA format?
A.   five
B.   three
C.   seven
D.   four
Question #8
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.   citation
B.   plagiarism
C.   analysis
D.   summary
Question #9
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.   Artworks without named artists are not permitted as research projects
B.   Other artists who created artworks in the same style
C.   Nothing. Skip the topic.
D.   The culture in which the artwork was created
Question #10
How should the entries on the works cited page be arranged?
A.   in alphabetical order
B.   in the order they appear in the paper
C.   the article that provided the most information first
D.   by the website address
Question #11
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 artwork title in quotation marks without italics
B.   the web page address
C.   the museum's name
D.   the artwork title in quotation marks and italics
Question #12
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 research paper instructions
B.   the syllabus
C.   all of these places
D.   the reading assignment instructions
Question #13
In the section on style, the student must not only explain some of the elements included in that style but also:
A.   show how the chosen artwork has elements of other styles
B.   compare them to other styles
C.   how those elements are seen in the chosen artwork
D.   give reasons why that style is no longer used
Question #14
When should the web address be included in a citation?
A.   Web addresses are never included
B.   Only on the works cited page
C.   When using multiple articles from the same source
D.   When quoting the article
Question #15
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.   Description and Theme
B.   Artist/Culture and Style
C.   Subject and Theme
D.   The section on History
Question #16
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.   Classical authors
C.   The teacher in this class
D.   Teachers in other classes
Question #17
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 #18
When writing the description section of the paper, the student should focus on what elements of the artwork?
A.   Historical facts
B.   What the museum web page says
C.   Explanations of the artist's process
D.   Visual elements
Question #19
What is the correct font and size for the research paper, which is the standard for MLA formatted papers?
A.   Times New Roman 12-point
B.   Courier 12-point
C.   Courier New 12-point
D.   The student may choose any font and size
Question #20
Can the student use Wikipedia as a source when writing the research paper?
A.   Only if the student cites a different source
B.   Yes, multiple times if necessary
C.   No. Wikipedia is not a reliable source
D.   Yes. The student must include a citation.

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