Research Essentials Overview

When conducting ​ (a)   on a topic, it's essential to be thorough and thoughtful to ensure the ​ (b)   and integrity of your work.

• research
• accuracy
• persuasion

What do you already know about the skill of RESEARCHING a topic?

What to Do: Use ​ (a)   and reputable sources. Look for information from academic journals, books, and trusted ​ (b)   .

• reliable
• websites
• popular

What to Do: Verify the author's ​ (a)   and the publication date to ​ (b)   the information is accurate and up-to-date.

• question
• credentials
• ensure

• What to Avoid: Avoid using sources that ​ (a)   credibility, such as anonymous websites, blogs ​ (b)   proper citations, or outdated information. ​ (c)   can undermine the quality of your research.

• lack
• without
• Misinformation

What to Do: Always give proper ​ (a)   to the original authors when you use ​ (b)   ideas, quotes, or data

• credit
• their
• invalid

What to Do: Use quotation ​ (a)   for direct quotes and provide citations in the ​ (b)   format (e.g., APA, MLA).

• extra
• marks
• required

What to Do: Paraphrase information in ​ (a)   own words and still ​ (b)   the original source.

• correct
• your
• cite

What to Avoid: Never copy-paste someone else's ​ (a)   without giving them credit. This is ​ (b)   , which is a serious academic offense that can ​ (c)   in disciplinary action.

• work
• plagiarism
• result

What to Avoid: Even if you ​ (a)   , failing to cite the source is ​ (b)   considered plagiarism.

• paraphrase
• still
• probable