Specialized vocabulary

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What is expert testimony?

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The opinion of someone who is an acknowledged authority in the field under discussion.

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What is an abstract in research?

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A comprehensive summary or overview of your research.

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What point of view is represented by the statement: 'I am a girl. My favorite color is yellow. I have black hair.'?

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1st person.

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What does it mean to read/comprehend a text?

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To understand (make sense of) what a text is really about.

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What is a narrative?

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A message that tells about events or things that have happened.

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What is the definition of a personal example?

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An anecdote or story from one's own life used to illustrate a point.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes another argument, often used to refute it.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in research?

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To provide background information and outline the main objectives of the research.

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What is the statement of the problem in research?

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A clear description of the issue that the research aims to address.

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What is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

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1st person uses 'I' or 'we', while 3rd person uses 'he', 'she', 'they'.