Research Vocabulary Practice

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Currency

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The timeliness of a source; refers to when a source was published and updated. It is important to check if the information is up to date.

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Thesis

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A statement or sentence that states the main idea of an essay. It guides the direction of the writing.

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Plagiarism

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The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. It is considered unethical and is a serious offense in academic settings.

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Source

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A text or graphic aid that provides information. Sources can include books, articles, websites, and more.

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Logical

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Reasonable; based on clear and sound reasoning. It is important to present logical arguments in research.

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Citation

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A reference to a source of information. It gives credit to the original author and allows others to locate the source.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of information.

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Research

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The process of gathering information to increase understanding of a topic. It involves investigating various sources.

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Inquiry

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The act of asking questions to gain information or understanding. It is a fundamental part of the research process.

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Works Cited

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A list of sources that were referenced in a piece of writing. It provides details about each source.