Topic Test (Communication Applications)

Scholarly sources, such as textbooks and government documents, are generally considered

When evaluating your compare-and-contrast paragraph, it is essential to ensure that

Read the paragraph.

I have been a nurse for twenty years. In that time, I have seen a great number of patients suffer because they did not have health insurance. One of the worst cases was a young mother of two who was diagnosed with early stage skin cancer. Because she could not afford treatment, the cancer spread from her skin to other parts of her body. By the time I saw her for the first time, the cancer had reached her brain, and she could no longer be helped. This sort of thing should not happen to anyone. A strong universal health care system could prevent instances like this from occurring.

What makes this appeal from the paragraph convincing?

One of the worst cases was a young mother of two who was diagnosed with early stage skin cancer.

Which best describes a strong research question?

When evaluating sources for a compare-and-contrast paragraph, you can tell if a source’s argument is objective if it

Look at the outline for a compare-and-contrast paragraph of two editorials.

1. __________

2. First point
A. Editorial one
B. Editorial two

3. Second point
A. Editorial one
B. Editorial two

4. __________

Which best fills the blank beside number 4 in the outline?

Miguel is researching the effects of pollution on the Pacific Ocean, and he has found several potential sources. Which is a scholarly source?

Look at this MLA citation for a print source.

Westbrook, Eva. Health and Exercise 102 (2012): 56-60. Print.

What is missing from this citation?