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.   Bottom right, in the footer
B.   Page numbers are not required
C.   Upper right, in the header
D.   Above the top left information
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 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 #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.   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 #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.   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 #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 source name
B.   the title of the artwork
C.   the artist's name
D.   the student'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.   always include the author's name if it is avaliable
B.   only when quoting the author
C.   only if there are multiple authors
D.   it is not necessary to include the author's name
Question #7
What is the minimum number of pages for the research paper, double-spaced in MLA format?
A.   four
B.   three
C.   seven
D.   five
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.   analysis
C.   summary
D.   plagiarism
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.   Other artists who created artworks in the same style
B.   Nothing. Skip the topic.
C.   Artworks without named artists are not permitted as research projects
D.   The culture in which the artwork was created
Question #10
How should the entries on the works cited page be arranged?
A.   the article that provided the most information first
B.   by the website address
C.   in alphabetical order
D.   in the order they appear in the paper
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 museum's name
B.   the artwork title in quotation marks and italics
C.   the web page address
D.   the artwork title in quotation marks without 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.   all of these places
C.   the syllabus
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.   compare them to other styles
B.   show how the chosen artwork has elements of 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.   Only on the works cited page
B.   When using multiple articles from the same source
C.   When quoting the article
D.   Web addresses are never included
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.   The section on History
B.   Subject and Theme
C.   Artist/Culture and Style
D.   Description and Theme
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.   Teachers in other classes
C.   The teacher in this class
D.   Classical authors
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.   explain how the theme appears in other artworks
C.   explain how the chosen artwork expresses the theme
D.   repeat a description of the artwork
Question #18
When writing the description section of the paper, the student should focus on what elements of the artwork?
A.   Explanations of the artist's process
B.   What the museum web page says
C.   Historical facts
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.   Courier New 12-point
B.   Courier 12-point
C.   The student may choose any font and size
D.   Times New Roman 12-point
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. The student must include a citation.
C.   No. Wikipedia is not a reliable source
D.   Yes, multiple times if necessary

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