Research Paper Week 1 Vocab.

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Define: reliable (adj)

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trustworthy / dependable

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controversial (adj) – causing much ________ /_________

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discussion / disagreement

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Define: valid (adj)

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fair / reasonable

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source (n) - a ______ document / _______ reference work

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firsthand / primary

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cite (v) - to ______ by way of example, authority, or proof

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quote

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Define: primary source (n)

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an original document or firsthand account of an event

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Define: secondary source (n)

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a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere

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Define: thesis statement (n)

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a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a paper

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Define: plagiarism (n)

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the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

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Define: bibliography (n)

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a list of the sources used in the preparation of a work