Research Paper

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What is a research paper?

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A research paper is a written document that presents an individual's or group's findings on a specific topic, based on thorough investigation and analysis.

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What should be the last thing said in the introduction?

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Your thesis statement.

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What is plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, presenting them as one's own.

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Is copying information and text from the Internet considered plagiarism?

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Yes, it is considered plagiarism if proper citation is not provided.

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What does it mean to furnish evidence in a research paper?

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To furnish evidence means to provide support or proof for your claims or arguments.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of condensing a text to its main ideas, capturing the essence of the content.

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Which statement about summarizing is true?

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The Summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the research paper, guiding the direction of the paper.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is the importance of citations in a research paper?

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Citations give credit to original authors, help avoid plagiarism, and allow readers to locate the sources used.