Research Unit Vocabulary

A ______ is a clear, focused, and specific question that guides a research project or study.

An _______ is a concise summary of a research paper or article that highlights its main points and findings.

_________ involves using someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper attribution.

An Annotated Bibliography is:

• A list of sources with summaries and evaluations

• A collection of quotes from various sources

• A summary of a single source

• A detailed analysis of a research paper

A Database in academic research is:

• a collection of data organized for easy access and analysis.

• a type of software used for creating presentations.

• a method of statistical analysis.

• a tool for editing academic papers.

A Works Cited is:

• a list of sources used in a research paper

• a type of literary work

• a citation style

• a bibliography format

What is the difference between a popular and a scholarly source?

An ________ is a list of sources with summaries and evaluations of each source, often including a reflection on its relevance to the research.

What is a Literature Review?

• A detailed analysis of a specific topic

• A summary of existing research on a topic

• An opinion piece on a literary work

• A fictional story review

Which of the following is a collection of organized information or sources, often digital, used for academic research?

• Keywords

• Abstract

• Database

• Literature Review