Humanities 115 - World Mythology » Winter 2024 » Research Paper Quiz

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Question #1
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 #2
What is the minimum number of pages for the research paper, double-spaced in MLA format?
A.   four
B.   seven
C.   five
D.   three
Question #3
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.   plagiarism
C.   analysis
D.   citation
Question #4
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.   repeat a description of the artwork
B.   explain how the chosen artwork expresses the theme
C.   mention at least two other possible themes
D.   explain how the theme appears in other artworks
Question #5
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 #6
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 article title followed by the source name
C.   the source name followed by the article title
D.   sources without author's names cannot be used
Question #7
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.   Artworks without named artists are not permitted as research projects
D.   Other artists who created artworks in the same style
Question #8
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.   compare them to other styles
C.   how those elements are seen in the chosen artwork
D.   show how the chosen artwork has elements of other styles
Question #9
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 #10
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 #11
Can the student use Wikipedia as a source when writing the research paper?
A.   Yes. The student must include a citation.
B.   Only if the student cites a different source
C.   No. Wikipedia is not a reliable source
D.   Yes, multiple times if necessary
Question #12
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 student's name
C.   the artist's name
D.   the source name
Question #13
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.   always include the author's name if it is avaliable
C.   only if there are multiple authors
D.   it is not necessary to include the author's name
Question #14
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.   Include information on an original source of the myth or character
D.   Reference comparable myths from other cultures
Question #15
When should the web address be included in a citation?
A.   When quoting the article
B.   Only on the works cited page
C.   When using multiple articles from the same source
D.   Web addresses are never included
Question #16
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 reading assignment instructions
B.   the syllabus
C.   the research paper instructions
D.   all of these places
Question #17
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.   Classical authors
D.   The teacher in this class
Question #18
One of the discussion boards you have completed does not have a corresponding section in the research paper. It was included so that you could learn about the culture background that influenced the artist and their style. Which discussion board is that? 
A.   History
B.   Artist/Culture
C.   Subject
D.   Theme
Question #19
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.   Visual elements
C.   Historical facts
D.   What the museum web page says
Question #20
How should the entries on the works cited page be arranged?
A.   by the website address
B.   the article that provided the most information first
C.   in alphabetical order
D.   in the order they appear in the paper

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