Research Vocabulary

What is it called when the author uses someone else's work/idea and passes it off as his/her own?

• Citation
• Plagiarism
• Support
• Okay

What is it called when the author uses someone else's work/idea and passes it off as his/her own?

• Citation
• Plagiarism
• Support
• Okay

Thesis Statement

• A sentences that tells the reader where the information came from.
• The first paragraph of a research paper.
• A sentence that defines what your research paper will be about.
• A preliminary sketch of the paper.

An article, book, website, etc., where you got your information from.

• Source
• Support
• Authorities
• Revision

To restate something in ones own words.

• Proofread
• Revise
• Paraphrase
• Outline

Ms. Hector is the GREATEST teacher who ever lived.

• True
• False

Giving credit when you use someone else's idea.

• Proofreading
• Plagiarism
• Paraphrase
• Citation or Cite

Revision

• Making changes to a paper
• A way to organize your paper
• Giving credit to someone else for your work
• Ms. Johnson's middle name

An assignment that seems REALLY bad but ultimately isn't that terrible.

• PE
• Research Paper
• Free Time on the computer
• Spending time with Ms. Hector

A strong belief, held with confidence but is not backed by proof.

• Support
• Periodical
• Outline
• Opinion