Research Terminology

Fallacious thinking is

• a valid argument that uses sound logic to support a conclusion.

• a flawed argument that uses invalid logic or irrelevant points to support a conclusion.

• a type of reasoning that is always correct and logical.

• a method of thinking that relies solely on emotional appeal.

Secondary Sources are...

• Information that has been interpreted or analyzed from primary sources, such as articles or reviews.

• Original data collected for the first time, such as surveys or experiments.

• Information that is based on personal opinions and experiences.

• Data that has been compiled from various sources without any analysis.

A claim in research is..

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

• A definitive conclusion that does not require further proof.

• An assumption made without any supporting evidence.

• A personal opinion that cannot be disputed.

Citations are...

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

• A type of bibliography that lists all the books read during a course.

• A summary of the main points of a research paper.

• A method of organizing research data in a spreadsheet.

Synthesis is...

• The process of combining elements of several sources into one research project or essay.

• The act of analyzing data from a single source.

• The method of summarizing information from multiple studies.

• The technique of presenting a single viewpoint in an argument.

credible

relevant

current

all describe...

• the kinds of evidence/sources we should use

• the types of opinions we can ignore

• the methods of research we should avoid

• the styles of writing we must follow

Evidence is...

• A type of conclusion drawn from data analysis.

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

• A personal opinion expressed in a discussion.

• A summary of findings without supporting details.

Primary Sources are...

• Original materials or evidence directly related to the topic being researched, such as interviews or original documents.

• Secondary interpretations of primary data, like articles and reviews.

• Data collected from surveys and questionnaires.

• Summaries of research findings from various studies.

A research question is...

• created before the research process to guide and focus one's research.

• a statement that summarizes the findings of a study.

• a hypothesis that needs to be tested during the research.

• a conclusion drawn after the research is completed.

Objective tone is...

• a neutral, unbiased style that presents facts without the writer's personal opinions or emotions

• a writing style that includes personal feelings and opinions

• a tone that exaggerates facts to make a point

• a style that uses complex vocabulary and jargon