10 Questions
What is the correct format for a parenthetical citation?
(Author's last name, year)
Which type of citation uses the author's last name together with the year it was published?
In-Text Citation
What are technical definitions mainly used for?
To introduce vocabulary in a field
What does a formal definition consist of?
The term and its part of speech
What type of definition uses known words or examples to explain an unknown term?
Informal Definition
What is an operational definition?
A specific way to describe what is meant when using a certain term
What is the purpose of an extended definition?
To provide an example of a concept and explain its historical roots
What does plagiarism refer to?
The failure to acknowledge borrowed ideas by not using citations or adding sources
What is the purpose of defining the scope of investigation in a research paper?
To state the coverage or parameters of the study and stipulate the focus of the research
What characterizes a claim of fact?
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Learn about the importance of giving credit to information owners through citations and understand the concept of validity in research. Explore the different types of citations and the significance of ensuring well-founded and accurate conclusions in research.
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