Research Terminology

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Evidence

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Anything that supports an idea, claim, or belief within the body paragraphs of a research paper.

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Attention Getter

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The first sentence(s) of a work that draws the audience’s attention, typically found in the introduction paragraph.

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Research Question

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A type of question created prior to the research process to guide and focus one's research.

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Paraphrases

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The rewording of something written or spoken by someone else, included in the final research essay instead of quotations.

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Synthesis

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The process of combining elements of several sources into one argumentative essay.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and that requires evidence to support it.

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Citations

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References to the sources of information or ideas used in a research paper.

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Quotations

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Exact words taken from a source, used to support claims or arguments in a research paper.

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Argumentative Essay

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A type of essay that presents arguments about both sides of an issue.

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Literature Review

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A comprehensive overview of all the knowledge available on a specific topic, including major debates and gaps.