ENGL 225 MEGAFLASHCARD!!!!

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What is a Secondary Source?

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A Secondary Source is commentary on a primary source made by other researchers, including biographies, research papers, studies, and some textbooks.

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What does 'oral history' refer to?

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Oral history refers to the history of stories shared by mouth rather than written down, emphasizing spoken narratives.

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In Bizup's BEAM method, what does the 'M' stand for?

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The 'M' in Bizup's BEAM method stands for 'Method'.

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What is the requirement for using human participants in research?

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You usually have to get approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) when using human participants in research.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in research writing?

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The thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the research.

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Define a Primary Source.

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A Primary Source is an original document or firsthand account of an event, such as diaries, interviews, or original research.

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What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

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A literature review summarizes and synthesizes existing research on a topic to provide context and background for new research.

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What does 'peer-reviewed' mean?

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Peer-reviewed refers to the process where research is evaluated by experts in the field before publication to ensure quality and credibility.

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What is a research question?

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A research question is a clear, focused, and specific question that guides the research process.

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What is the significance of citations in research?

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Citations give credit to original sources, allow readers to locate the sources, and enhance the credibility of the research.