Intro. to Research Paper

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What is the sentence which gives direction to the rest of your paper?

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thesis statement

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What is it called when you use someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit?

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plagiarism

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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True or False: When you explore potential sources, try to evaluate them quickly by reading abstracts, skimming the table of contents, and looking in the index.

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True

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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True or False: It is acceptable to copy and paste from your sources as long as you cite them.

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False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is exploratory research?

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Exploratory research is when you are doing general readings on your topic to formulate a research question.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To provide a clear direction and argument for the research paper.

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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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a literature review?

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A literature review is a comprehensive survey of existing research on a particular topic.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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To give credit to the original author for their ideas or words used in your work.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the significance of an abstract in a research paper?

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An abstract summarizes the main points of the research paper, helping readers quickly understand its purpose.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9