Research Vocabulary Practice

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Accuracy

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A measure of how correct and reliable information is, ensuring it matches credible sources and has no errors.

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Current /Timely

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Refers to the relevance of information based on when it was published or updated, indicating if it is up to date.

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Paraphrase

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The act of taking someone else's words from a text and rephrasing them in your own words.

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Direct Quote

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Using the exact words from an author or source, enclosed in quotation marks.

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Citation

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A note that provides the source of information, including the author and page number, to give credit.

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Works Cited

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A list of sources that were referenced in a work, typically found at the end of a document.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one perspective or viewpoint over others, which can affect the objectivity of information.

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Credible Source

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A source that is trustworthy and reliable, often backed by evidence and expert opinion.

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Primary Source

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An original document or firsthand account that provides direct evidence about a topic.

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Secondary Source

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A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources, providing secondhand information.