Research Vocabulary

information literacy

• ability to use a computer

• ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively

• knowledge of computer programming

• skill of writing essays

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Boolean Operator's are used for

• helping you type faster

• combining search terms to refine search results

• correcting spelling mistakes

• saving documents

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

keyword

• random word in a text

• title of a book or article

• passwords for databases

• essential words that represent the main ideas in a search

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

database

• collection of data that can be searched

• a storage unit for physical books or copies of magazines

• a filing system

• a type of computer hardware that everyone uses

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

SIFT method

• technique for baking or cooking

• a way to organize books or journal articles

• technique to evaluate content credibility

• a programming language

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

plagiarism

• citing your sources correctly

• using another's work without giving credit

• writing a bibliography or works cited page

• conducting scientific, peer-reviewed experiments

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

citation

• reference to a source of information

• a type of database or computer system

• a summary of a book or journal article

• direct quote from a text

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

synthesis

• combining info from multiple sources to create new understanding

• copying information down from multiple sources in a research notebook

• making a list of facts, or pros and cons of a topic

• searching the internet to find credible sources for your research paper

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

concept map

• a geographic map complete with a legend, or key

• a list of book you are planning to utilize for your research paper

• a type of essay that explores a variety of topics

• visual representation of ideas and their connections

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

primary source

• textbook

• original document or firsthand account

• a source that comes from the 19th century or earlier

• second-hand report from someone you know

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D