Research Paper Writing Flashcard

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What should you keep a running list of while browsing directories?

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Keywords associated with your topic.

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What tool did Mrs. Sheltra once introduce to help keep notes on internet sources you review for essays?

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Google Notes.

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What is the purpose of reading the abstract of a journal article?

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To get a summary of the main points.

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How many clicks does it usually take to figure out if you're in the right subject area when you are doing a keyword search?

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One or two clicks.

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What is one way to evaluate an article's publication?

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Determine if it is a scholarly or popular publication.

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What is a research paper?

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A detailed document presenting original research findings.

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What is the importance of a thesis statement in a research paper?

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It presents the main argument or claim of the paper.

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What is a literature review?

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A survey of existing research relevant to a specific topic.

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What is the significance of citations in research papers?

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They give credit to original sources and allow readers to locate them.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials; secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.