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 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 #2
What is the minimum number of pages for the research paper, double-spaced in MLA format?
A.   seven
B.   five
C.   three
D.   four
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.   citation
B.   summary
C.   plagiarism
D.   analysis
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.   explain how the theme appears in other artworks
B.   mention at least two other possible themes
C.   repeat a description of the artwork
D.   explain how the chosen artwork expresses the theme
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.   The section on History
C.   Description and Theme
D.   Subject and Theme
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.   sources without author's names cannot be used
B.   the source name followed by the article title
C.   the article title followed by the source name
D.   the website address
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.   The culture in which the artwork was created
B.   Nothing. Skip the topic.
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.   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 #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.   Above the top left information
B.   Upper right, in the header
C.   Bottom right, in the footer
D.   Page numbers are not required
Question #11
Can the student use Wikipedia as a source when writing the research paper?
A.   Yes. The student must include a citation.
B.   Yes, multiple times if necessary
C.   No. Wikipedia is not a reliable source
D.   Only if the student cites a different source
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 source name
B.   the artist's name
C.   the student's name
D.   the title of the artwork
Question #13
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.   it is not necessary to include the author's name
D.   only if there are multiple authors
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.   Include information on an original source of the myth or character
B.   Explain the history of the artwork's ownership
C.   Reference comparable myths from other cultures
D.   Find a specific reason the artist created the work
Question #15
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 #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.   all of these places
B.   the reading assignment instructions
C.   the syllabus
D.   the research paper instructions
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.   Classical authors
B.   Wikipedia and other general sources
C.   Teachers in other classes
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.   Subject
B.   Artist/Culture
C.   Theme
D.   History
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.   What the museum web page says
C.   Visual elements
D.   Historical facts
Question #20
How should the entries on the works cited page be arranged?
A.   by the website address
B.   in alphabetical order
C.   in the order they appear in the paper
D.   the article that provided the most information first

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