Research Paper Quiz 1

Study Notes

Paraphrasing steps:
- Read the original text carefully.
- Put the original text aside.
- Write the meaning of the text in your own words.
Plagiarism: Presenting someone else's work or ideas as your own, without proper attribution.
Summarizing: Condensing a large amount of information into a shorter version, highlighting the main points.
Direct quote use: Appropriate when exact wording is crucial or authoritative.
Paraphrasing definition: Rewording a text or passage to present the same ideas in a different form without changing the meaning.
Scholarly source examples: Academic journals, reputable university websites, books from established publishers.
Inappropriate source examples: Social media posts, blogs, or websites with unknown authors or questionable reliability.
Research sources: Specify the three source types used for research.
Direct quote definition: An exact reproduction of words from a source, placed in quotation marks and properly cited.
Author learning points: List three things learned about the author based on research.

Website credibility criteria:
- Author expertise
- Website's purpose and sponsorship
- Evidence of bias
- Accuracy of facts and information
- Currency of information
Website bibliographic information:
- Title
- Author(s)
- Publication date
- URL (website address)

Source evaluation purpose: Determine a source's reliability, authority, and relevance.
Paraphrasing vs. Summarizing: Paraphrasing rewrites the same text in different words, summarizing condenses main points.
Thesis statement: A concise, arguable statement that asserts a paper's main point.
Thesis location (in research paper): Usually found in the introduction, often as the last sentence.
Parenthetical documentation: Citations within the text that point to the source of information.

Introduction elements:
- Background information
- Thesis statement.
Works cited page: A list of all sources referenced within a paper; formatted based on specific stylistic guidelines.
Conclusion elements: Summary of argument, restatement of thesis, and concluding thoughts.
Parenthetical Citation example: (Custer, 345)
Credible website clues: Look for .edu or .gov domain names, author credentials, up-to-date content, and evidence of no biases.
Supporting thesis in body paragraphs: Body paragraphs support the thesis with evidence and reasoning to back the claim; each main idea should directly support the thesis.
Multiple sources use: Using multiple reliable sources provides a more well-rounded and robust understanding of a topic.