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Why is it essential to cite sources in research?
To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism.
What should you maintain when using a citation style?
Maintain the same citation style in your bibliography and in-text citations.
Why is it important to cite as you write?
Citing as you write will prevent you from forgetting to cite something and accidentally plagiarizing.
What are the benefits of academic arguments following the conventions of their discipline?
Academic arguments follow the conventions of their discipline for sourcing and citations to make communication with other scholars as smooth as possible.
What are the consequences of plagiarism?
Plagiarism can result in failing grades, academic suspension, or expulsion.
What is the purpose of a bibliography?
To provide a comprehensive list of all sources used in your research.
Why is it important to use a discipline-specific citation style?
To adhere to the conventions of your field and ensure consistency in your citations.
What is the difference between MLA and APA citation styles?
MLA is commonly used in humanities, while APA is often used in social sciences.
What information should be included in a citation?
Author's name, title of work, publication date, and source information.
What is the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?
A direct quote uses the exact words of the source, while a paraphrase restates the information in your own words.
Define 'literature review'.
A literature review provides context and roots your argument in a larger academic discussion.
What is a 'research gap'?
A gap in existing research that your work aims to address, ensuring originality and value.
Define 'quantitative research'.
Research focused on numbers, counting, math, and percentages, often used in STEM.
Define 'qualitative research'.
Research focused on data that can't be counted, like interviews and written responses, often involving coding.
What does 'replicable' mean in research?
The method is described in enough detail that another researcher can duplicate the experiment.
Define 'implications' in research.
What your research suggests for the field; the broader impact of your findings.
What are 'writing conventions'?
Accuracy in grammar, professional tone, and effective design choices in academic writing.
Define 'plagiarism'.
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, without proper attribution.
What is 'topic focus'?
The degree to which a research topic is narrowed to be manageable and specific.
Define 'line of reasoning'.
How claims, evidence, and ideas connect logically within a research argument.
Define 'literature review'.
A literature review provides context and roots your argument in a larger academic discussion.
What is a research gap?
A gap in existing research that your work addresses, ensuring originality and value.
Define 'quantitative research'.
Research focused on numbers, counting, math, and percentages.
Define 'qualitative research'.
Research focused on data that can't be counted, like interviews and written responses.
What is 'replicability' in research?
The ability for another researcher to duplicate your experiment and verify the results.
What is 'plagiarism'?
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement.
What is 'topic focus'?
Clear, narrow parameters addressed through your method and conclusion.
Define 'writing conventions'.
Enhance communication through organization, design, grammar, style, and precision.
What is a research 'method'?
Your approach to inquiry, detailing how you investigated your research question.
Define 'new understanding/conclusion'.
Justify your conclusion with a logical progression, evidence, limitations, and implications.