Topic 2 Practice Flashcard

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What is a Peer Reviewed Article?

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An article that has undergone a review process by experts in the same field before being published in a journal.

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Define Information Literacy.

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The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

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What is an expository essay?

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A fact-based research paper that explains a topic in a clear and concise manner.

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Why are citations and references important in writing?

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They help writers avoid plagiarism by giving credit to the original sources of information.

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What does the SHREK test-taking strategy stand for?

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Surveying, Have Confidence, Read Directions, Easy Questions First, Key Words.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or argument.

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What is the difference between a narrative essay and an expository essay?

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A narrative essay tells a story, while an expository essay explains a topic with facts.

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What is media literacy?

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The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

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What does avoiding plagiarism entail?

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It involves properly citing sources and giving credit to original authors for their ideas.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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It presents the main argument or claim of the essay, guiding the direction of the writing.