Research Vocabulary

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What is word choice (diction)?

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The choice to use certain words or phrases in a piece of writing.

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syntax

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the order in which words are arranged in a sentence.

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research question

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the main question that the research sets

out to answer

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organization

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the way in which the essay is organized (laid out)

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thesis

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one sentence clearly stating the answer to your research

question; focus of your entire essay

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Body Paragraphs

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2 or more; each focuses on expanding the thesis

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conclusion paragraph

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containing a restatement of the thesis and a

closing statement

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word choice

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the choice to use certain words or phrases in a

piece of writing

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focus

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maintaining relevance to the topic of the essay

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credible source

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people/places/texts in which you gathered

reliable information

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