7th Grade Research Skills

This is an example of a...

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

• Index

• Almanac

you would use an index to...

• look up the definitions of unfamiliar bolded words

• look up all of the pages that contain that specific word or topic

• find extra information and resources on topics from the book

• Find synonyms and antonyms of a specific word

you would use an appendix to...

• look up the definitions of unfamiliar bolded words

• look up all of the pages that contain that specific word or topic

• find extra information and resources on topics from the book

• Find synonyms and antonyms of a specific word

you would use a thesaurus to...

• look up the definitions of unfamiliar bolded words

• look up all of the pages that contain that specific word or topic

• find extra information and resources on topics from the book

• Find synonyms and antonyms of a specific word

To find articles containing reliable, factual, introductory information on a variety of topics either organized alphabetically or by topic you would use...

• an encyclopaedia

• an atlas

• an almanac

A logical fallacy is...

• information that is usually biased or misleading and is meant to promote a specific cause or point of view.

• an activity or cause that is currently fashionable or gaining popularity and support.

• a flaw or error in the reasoning and logic of a specific argument.

• a public declaration from a celebrity in support of a product's features, quality, benefits, and/or brand

Propaganda is...

• information that is usually biased or misleading and is meant to promote a specific cause or point of view.

• an activity or cause that is currently fashionable or gaining popularity and support.

• a flaw or error in the reasoning and logic of a specific argument.

• a public declaration from a celebrity in support of a product's features, quality, benefits, and/or brand

A celebrity-endorsed product is...

• information that is usually biased or misleading and is meant to promote a specific cause or point of view.

• an activity or cause that is currently fashionable or gaining popularity and support.

• a flaw or error in the reasoning and logic of a specific argument.

• a public declaration from a celebrity in support of a product's features, quality, benefits, and/or brand

A bandwagon is...

• information that is usually biased or misleading and is meant to promote a specific cause or point of view.

• an activity or cause that is currently fashionable or gaining popularity and support.

• a flaw or error in the reasoning and logic of a specific argument.

• a public declaration from a celebrity in support of a product's features, quality, benefits, and/or brand

The statement, "Aliens must exist because there is no evidence that they don't exist." is an example of...

• propaganda

• bandwagon

• a logical fallacy

• a celebrity endorsed product