Topic 2 Practice Flashcard

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What is the purpose of citations and references in academic writing?

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Citations and references help writers to avoid plagiarism.

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What are Freewriting, Journalistic Questions, and Mapping classified as?

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They are classified as Brainstorming Strategies.

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Define Information Literacy.

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Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

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What is a Peer Reviewed Article?

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A Peer Reviewed Article is an article that has gone through a process in which it is reviewed by experts in the same field prior to being published in a journal.

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What does PORPE stand for?

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PORPE stands for Predict, Organize, Rehearse, Practice, Evaluate.

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What is plagiarism?

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

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What are Research Strategies?

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Research Strategies are methods used to gather, analyze, and interpret information effectively.

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What is the significance of a Peer Review process?

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The Peer Review process ensures the quality and credibility of academic work by having experts evaluate the research before publication.

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What is the difference between a magazine article and a peer-reviewed article?

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A magazine article is typically written for a general audience and may not be reviewed by experts, while a peer-reviewed article is evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

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What is the role of brainstorming in the writing process?

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Brainstorming helps generate ideas and organize thoughts before starting the writing process.