Informative writing terms

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What is the term for a list of sources that have been used to write an essay?

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Works cited

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What is a formal inquiry into a subject called?

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Investigation

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What is the process of inquiry or investigation to establish facts and evidence for an essay?

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Research

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What is the term for giving credit for information provided within the text?

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Citation

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What are the final thoughts that sum up a main point in an essay?

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Concluding sentences

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an informative essay?

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To present the main argument or point of the essay.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is the significance of a bibliography in academic writing?

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It provides a comprehensive list of all sources referenced in the work.

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What is the role of an introduction in an informative essay?

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To introduce the topic and provide background information.

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What does it mean to paraphrase in academic writing?

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To restate information in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.