APA Research Flashcards

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Abstract

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A brief summary in the beginning of what a research article, paper, or document will be about.

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What are “Source Cards” ?

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Cards used to record information of sources for research purposes. (Author, Title, Year Published, etc.)

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What are “Note Cards” ?

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Cards used to record notes/information gathered from sources during researching.

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Thesis Statement

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A sentence that states the purpose of a paper/essay.

(The main idea)

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What’s a(n) “Outline” ?

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A tool used to organize ideas about a topic in chronological order.

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What’s a APA Reference Page ?

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A page at the end of a paper listing all the sources cited, formatted according to APA guidelines.

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What’s a “Conclusion” ?

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It’s the final paragraph of an essay that summarizes the main points of an essay/paper.

It may also include citations.

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What’s a(n) “Annotated Bibliography” ?

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It’s a list of citations to websites, articles, and documents that is followed by a descriptive paragraph.