Research 101

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What is a nonprint source?

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A nonprint source is any source of information that is not printed on paper, such as audio recordings, videos, and digital content.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of nonprint source?

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Databases

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What is the first step in task definition?

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Decide what your topic will be.

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What is a citation?

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A citation is a way to tell where you did the research and got the information from.

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Which of the following is a digital source?

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Websites

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What does summarizing mean?

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To read information and then tell what it is mainly about in your words.

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What is the purpose of research?

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The purpose of research is to gather information and knowledge about a specific topic.

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What is an example of a print source?

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Books, newspapers, and magazines.

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What is the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

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Quoting is using the exact words from a source, while paraphrasing is putting the information into your own words.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, such as a diary or an interview.