Question

1. which of the following is an example of a primary source? encyclopedia a diary textbook biography b c d 2. what is a primary source? the first source listed in a keyword search in a search a engine a series of encyclopedia volumes. materials written or created by people who were present at evens either as participants or observers. the first source listed on the works cited page b c d 3. what is a thesis statement? a list of the resources used in a research paper a restated information in ones own words. an expression, in one or two sentences, of the main idea or purpose of the research paper the main idea of a paragraph b c d 4. what is the purpose of an outline? it helps you organize your work and group major ideas a in the order you want to present them in the paper. it gives you sources of information for your paper it describes the main idea of your paper it shows a list of each source included in your paper. b c d 5. what do transitions help show?

Explanation:

1. Primary sources are firsthand, original materials. A diary is a direct, firsthand account from a person, while encyclopedias, textbooks, and biographies are secondary sources that analyze or summarize primary materials.
2. By definition, primary sources are created by individuals who experienced or witnessed the events they document, either as participants or observers.
3. A thesis statement is a concise, focused sentence or two that clearly states the core argument or main purpose of a research paper, guiding the direction of the work.
4. An outline serves as a structural tool for organizing the key ideas of a paper, arranging them in the logical order they will be presented to ensure coherence.

Answer:

1. B. diary
2. D. materials written or created by people who were present at events either as participants or observers.
3. C. an expression, in one or two sentences, of the main idea or purpose of the research paper
4. A. It helps you organize your work and group major ideas in the order you want to present them in the paper.
5. (No options provided for question 5, cannot answer this sub-question)