Applying Evidence 1. In the state, there are 54 areas that have...

Applying Evidence

1.

In the state, there are 54 areas that have been classified as wetland areas, and they are important for many reasons. Wetlands provide natural beauty, areas for recreation, economic opportunities, and habitat for plants and animals. In addition, they act as natural water filters, so wetlands improve water quality and the health of the whole ecosystem. Wetlands also store excess water, so they reduce the risk of floods. Finally, these unique ecosystems help minimize soil erosion.

Choose the best summary of this passage.

• a.)
• Wetlands help reduce the risk of flooding by taking in and holding excess water from surrounding areas.
• b.)
• Wetland ecosystems play a variety of important environmental roles.
• c.)
• Wetlands not only provide natural benefits, but they can also boost the local economy by providing an area in which foods and fish can be cultivated.
• d.)
• These unique ecosystems help minimize soil erosion.

2.

The fox one day thought of a plan to amuse himself at the expense of the stork, at whose odd appearance he was always laughing. "You must come and dine with me today," he said to the stork, smiling to himself at the trick he was going to play. The stork gladly accepted the invitation and arrived in good time and with a very good appetite.

Choose the best paraphrase of this passage.

• a.)
• The fox liked to play tricks on the stork. He really didn't like the stork that much. He invited him to dinner, and the dumb stork said yes, walking right into the fox's trap.
• b.)
• The fox invited the stork to dinner because he wanted to play a trick on him. The stork just thought he was going to have a nice dinner, so he made sure to get there on time.
• c.)
• The fox decided to play a trick on the stork because he thought he was funny-looking and enjoyed laughing at him. He invited him to dinner, and the stork arrived on time and hungry.
• d.)
• The stork was invited to dinner by the fox, and he was happy to accept the invitation. He didn't know the fox laughed at him or that he planned a surprise.

3.

The hare often made fun of the turtle's short legs and slow pace until one day the turtle claimed that he could beat the hare in a race. The hare laughed heartily but agreed to the race. On the appointed day, the hare ran circles around the turtle who ignored him and kept up a slow but steady pace toward the finish line. The hare decided to take a nap.

Choose the best paraphrase of this passage.

• a.)
• The turtle and the hare had never been good friends, but one day they had a race to see who was fastest.
• b.)
• The hare teased the turtle about being so slow, and the turtle suggested a race, which made the hare laugh. The turtle just walked toward the end of the race while the hare thought he had time to nap.
• c.)
• One day, the turtle challenged the hare to a race because he was tired of the hare's relentless bragging about how fast he was. The rabbit agreed to the race but took a nap instead.
• d.)
• The hare challenged the turtle to a race, and the turtle did his best to win because he really didn't like the hare very much at all.

B.

 Analyzing Evidence

1.

The following excerpt effectively uses the three main principles for integrating evidence.

Select the option that underlines the author's use of context.

• a.)
• Many people support school uniforms, and for good reason. According to Kathryn Degas (2011), a psychologist and member of the National Board of Education, "Standardized test scores tend to be higher in schools that require uniforms, as compared to schools that don't require them" (p. 19). What this tells us is that school uniforms are correlated with academic achievement. Therefore, the benefits of school uniforms may outweigh their negative aspects.
• b.)
• Many people support school uniforms, and for good reason. According to Kathryn Degas (2011), a psychologist and member of the National Board of Education, "Standardized test scores tend to be higher in schools that require uniforms, as compared to schools that don't require them" (p. 19). What this tells us is that school uniforms are correlated with academic achievement. Therefore, the benefits of school uniforms may outweigh their negative aspects.
• c.)
• Many people support school uniforms, and for good reason. According to Kathryn Degas (2011), a psychologist and member of the National Board of Education, "Standardized test scores tend to be higher in schools that require uniforms, as compared to schools that don't require them" (p. 19). What this tells us is that school uniforms are correlated with academic achievement. Therefore, the benefits of school uniforms may outweigh their negative aspects.
• d.)
• Many people support school uniforms, and for good reason. According to Kathryn Degas (2011), a psychologist and member of the National Board of Education, "Standardized test scores tend to be higher in schools that require uniforms, as compared to schools that don't require them" (p. 19). What this tells us is that school uniforms are correlated with academic achievement. Therefore, the benefits of school uniforms may outweigh their negative aspects.

2.

The following excerpt effectively uses the three main principles for integrating evidence.

Select the option that underlines the author's use of translation.

• a.)
• School uniforms are common in a number of countries. However, according to Adam Harrison (2014), a sociologist in the field of childhood socialization, "School uniforms prevent students from expressing their individuality and may actually harm children's self-esteem" (p. 38). This means that by requiring school uniforms, schools may be negatively affecting a child's emotional and social development. Therefore, the school board's support for adopting a uniform is misguided.
• b.)
• School uniforms are common in a number of countries. However, according to Adam Harrison (2014), a sociologist in the field of childhood socialization, "School uniforms prevent students from expressing their individuality and may actually harm children's' self-esteem" (p. 38). This means that by requiring school uniforms, schools may be negatively affecting a child's emotional and social development. Therefore, the school board's support for adopting a uniform is misguided.
• c.)
• School uniforms are common in a number of countries. However, according to Adam Harrison (2014), a sociologist in the field of childhood socialization, "School uniforms prevent students from expressing their individuality and may actually harm children's self-esteem" (p. 38). This means that by requiring school uniforms, schools may be negatively affecting a child's emotional and social development. Therefore, the school board's support for adopting a uniform is misguided.
• d.)
• School uniforms are common in a number of countries. However, according to Adam Harrison (2014), a sociologist in the field of childhood socialization, "School uniforms prevent students from expressing their individuality and may actually harm children's' self-esteem" (p. 38). This means that by requiring school uniforms, schools may be negatively affecting a child's emotional and social development. Therefore, the school board's support for adopting a uniform is misguided.

3.

The following excerpt effectively uses the three main principles for integrating evidence.

Select the option that underlines the author's use of analysis.

• a.)
• According to tenants, security is a main reason why many of them chose to live in this apartment complex in the first place. But recent reports seem to indicate that current security measures are not preventing crime: a report from Officer Williams of the Long Beach police department shows that break-ins in the apartment complex have increased by 20% over the past six months. Therefore, it is clear that additional security is needed to keep residents safe.
• b.)
• According to tenants, security is a main reason why many of them chose to live in this apartment complex in the first place. But recent reports seem to indicate that current security measures are not preventing crime: a report from Officer Williams of the Long Beach police department shows that break-ins in the apartment complex have increased by 20% over the past six months. Therefore, it is clear that additional security is needed to keep residents safe.
• c.)
• According to tenants, security is a main reason why many of them chose to live in this apartment complex in the first place. But recent reports seem to indicate that current security measures are not preventing crime: a report from Officer Williams of the Long Beach police department shows that break-ins in the apartment complex have increased by 20% over the past six months. Therefore, it is clear that additional security is needed to keep residents safe.
• d.)
• According to tenants, security is a main reason why many of them chose to live in this apartment complex in the first place. But recent reports seem to indicate that current security measures are not preventing crime: a report from Officer Williams of the Long Beach police department shows that break-ins in the apartment complex have increased by 20% over the past six months. Therefore, it is clear that additional security is needed to keep residents safe.

C.

Accurate and Ethical Use of Sources

1.

Select the activity that would be considered unethical when using sources.

• a.)
• Patrick misrepresents a source in his essay, but only because doing so makes his claim seem stronger.
• b.)
• Mai decides to only quote part of a sentence from a source, but she ensures that she doesn't change the meaning.
• c.)
• Cammi paraphrases some information from a source and follows it up with a citation.
• d.)
• Jackie finds a quotation she likes and uses it word for word within her essay, including quotation marks around it and citing the source.

2.

Select the activity that would be considered unethical when using sources.

• a.)
• Jamal makes sure that he accurately cites any and all sources he used in his essay.
• b.)
• Nate carefully records all bibliographic data for his essay's references page.
• c.)
• Jamie summarizes some information from a source and includes a citation for the source.
• d.)
• Layla rephrases a quotation she found so that it does a better job of supporting her argument.

3.

Select the activity that would be considered unethical when using sources.

• a.)
• Kate makes sure that the sources she used in her essay accurately reflect the author's original, intended meaning.
• b.)
• Aleisha uses the exact words from a source, but puts them in quotation marks and includes a citation.
• c.)
• Megan slightly changes the meaning of a quotation she found so that it works better within her essay.
• d.)
• Julie records all bibliographic data for her essay's references page.