Research Vocab Terms

What is the best definition of plagiarism?

• Rewriting someone else's work with minor changes.

• Using images from the internet without giving credit.

• Using someone else's work and passing it off as your own.

• Accidentally quoting a source without acknowledging it.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What is the best definition of unintentional plagiarism?

• Copying someone else's work without realizing it.

• Forgetting or accidentally not giving the author credit for their work.

• Sharing ideas without attribution.

• Giving the author credit for their work.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What does it mean to integrate a quote?

• Placing a quote at the beginning of an essay without explanation.

• Using a quote without acknowledging the original author.

• Using a quote as the main argument in your writing.

• Including a quote within your own sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

What is the best definition of a parenthetical citation?

• Adding a citation at the beginning of a paragraph.

• Placing a citation within the middle of the sentence to credit the source of information.

• Including the author's last name in parentheses at the end of a sentence.

• Using footnotes to reference sources.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the best definition of a works cited page?

• A page where you list all the sources you used in your research.

• A page that summarizes your main arguments.

• A page that includes all your quotations you used in your research.

• A page where you write your personal reflections on the topic.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the best definition of a hanging indent?

• Indenting the first line of each paragraph in a document.

• Aligning text to the left margin only.

• Indenting all lines except the first line of each paragraph.

• Creating a space where the second line of a citation is indented.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the best definition of a reliable source?

• A source that supports your argument.

• A source that is popular among readers.

• A source that is credible and trustworthy, based on evidence and expertise.

• A source that is easy to find online.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

What is the best definition of an unreliable source?

• A source that is difficult to understand.

• A source that is not well-known.

• A source that lacks credibility and may contain false or biased information.

• A source that is not available in digital format.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6