Question

1. which of the following should you avoid doing when gathering information for a research paper?

○ setting aside what you know before you begin researching
○ organizing your notes into groups of facts
○ keeping track of your information in mla format
○ using quotation marks for direct quotes

Explanation:

When gathering information for a research paper, avoiding setting aside prior knowledge is incorrect because approaching research with an open mind (not dismissing existing knowledge) helps frame inquiry and connect new findings to existing understanding. The other options are good practices: organizing notes, tracking sources in MLA format, and using quotation marks for direct quotes are essential for effective research.

Answer:

setting aside what you know before you begin researching