Introductory Concepts Flashcard

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Where is the thesis statement placed in an essay?

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The last sentence of the first paragraph.

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True or false: Information that is not considered common knowledge needs to be cited.

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True.

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What is a clue that a source is NOT reliable?

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Lots of advertising.

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How can you check the accuracy of content?

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Cross check the information with other credible sources.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A debatable statement that includes a topic, claim, and direction.

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

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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To give credit to the original author or creator of the information used.

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Why is it important to use credible sources?

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Credible sources provide accurate and reliable information.

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What is common knowledge?

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Information that is widely known and accepted, and does not require citation.

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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.