Research Terminology

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Research

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A process that is a systematic investigation, often involving data collection and analysis, aimed at discovering new knowledge, understanding phenomena, or solving problems.

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Research Project

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A task that is an organized, systematic effort to investigate a specific question or topic, to gain new knowledge or understanding, ending with a final written product.

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Source

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A place, person, or thing from which you can get some information, such as a book, video, interview, article, website, or reference.

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Credible Source

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A source you can trust for reliable information, typically characterized by expertise, accuracy, objectivity, and evidence-based reasoning, often used in academic and professional settings.

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Keywords

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The words that you use to search information; specific terms or phrases that represent the main topics, concepts, or themes of the research, helping readers and search engines quickly identify the paper's content and relevance.

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Notes

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Informal means of recording thoughts, observations, and information gathered during the research process; can be quotes or paraphrased sections from a book.

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Encyclopedia

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A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject, typically arranged alphabetically.

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Database

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A credible online collection of sources.

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Bibliography

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A list of books or the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix.

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Non-fiction Book

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A written book that presents factual information, real events, and real people, not fictional stories. Examples include biographies, history books, and true crime narratives.