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What is a 'discipline' in academic research?
A specific branch of knowledge studied in higher education, with its own rules and methods.
Define 'foundational texts'.
Core texts in a discipline that reveal its principles, practices, and assumptions; often frequently cited.
What is 'paraphrasing'?
Restating someone else's ideas or words in your own words.
What is 'quoting'?
Using the exact words from a source in your own work.
Define 'attribution'.
Acknowledging the source of information or ideas used in your work through proper citation.
What is 'plagiarism'?
Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own without proper attribution.
Define 'academic integrity'.
Upholding ethical standards in academic work, including honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility.
What does it mean to 'integrate' evidence?
Giving evidence context and explaining its relevance to your argument.
What are 'conventions' in academic writing?
Established practices and norms within a specific discipline, including research methods and citation styles.
Define 'intellectual property'.
Creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
Why is it important to provide context before a quote?
To explain why you're using the evidence and its relevance to your argument.
How do transition words help integrate evidence?
They connect multiple pieces of evidence and clarify the relationships between them.
Why is it important to align your research with a specific discipline?
To match the conventions of the field, including research methods and citation styles.
Why is it important to provide context before a quote?
To explain why you're using the evidence and set the stage for its relevance to your argument.
How do transition words help in argumentation?
They connect multiple pieces of evidence and clarify the relationship between them, strengthening the argument.
What are the key steps for effectively using outside evidence?
Introduce, integrate, and attribute all outside evidence.
Why is it important to explain the relevance of evidence to your argument?
To ensure the reader understands how the evidence supports your claim and strengthens your overall argument.
What should you consider when choosing evidence to support your claim?
The credibility, relevance, and strength of the evidence in relation to your argument.
How does understanding your discipline's conventions help in constructing an argument?
It allows you to frame your argument in a way that resonates with experts in the field, increasing its persuasiveness.
What is the role of counterarguments in academic writing?
Addressing counterarguments strengthens your argument by demonstrating that you have considered alternative perspectives and found them to be less convincing.
How can you strengthen your argument when using evidence from multiple disciplines?
By clearly explaining how each discipline contributes to your overall argument and addressing any potential conflicts or inconsistencies.
What are the potential consequences of failing to properly integrate evidence into your argument?
The reader may not understand the relevance of the evidence, weakening your argument and potentially leading to accusations of plagiarism.
How can you ensure that your argument is persuasive and convincing to your audience?
By providing strong evidence, addressing counterarguments, and clearly explaining the relevance of your evidence to your claim.