Intro. to Research Paper

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What are secondary sources?

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Secondary sources are when you use research someone else has already done, such as using magazines, books, etc.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in a research paper?

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The thesis statement states the main point or argument that you intend to make in your paper.

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What is in-text citation?

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In-text citation is the method you use to document a source within your paper.

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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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In what person should an academic paper be written?

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An academic paper should be written in third person.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is original material or evidence directly related to the topic being researched, such as interviews, surveys, or original documents.

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What is the purpose of a literature review in a research paper?

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The literature review summarizes and synthesizes existing research on a topic to provide context for the new research.

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What is a research question?

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A research question is a clear, focused, and specific question that guides the research process.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

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Qualitative research focuses on understanding concepts and experiences, while quantitative research focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.

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What is a bibliography?

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A bibliography is a list of sources used in the research process, typically found at the end of a research paper.