Research Terms

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Paraphrasing

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Rewording something into your own words for a better understanding.

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Table of Contents

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Usually found at the front of a book; lists chapter numbers and names.

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Index

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Usually found at the back of a book; a list of words or phrases with pointers to where related material can be found.

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Works Cited

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A list of the sources used in a research essay.

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Plagiarism

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Borrowing someone else’s ideas or words without proper documentation or credit; considered immoral and illegal.

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Citing Sources

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The practice of giving credit to the original authors of the ideas or words you use in your work.

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Glossary

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A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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Primary Sources

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Original materials or evidence directly related to a topic, such as interviews, documents, or artifacts.

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Secondary Sources

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Works that analyze, interpret, or summarize primary sources, such as articles or books.

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Research Question

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A question that guides the focus of a research project.