A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Thesis
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a method of formatting to highlight sections of directly quoted text in your writing
Block Quote
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The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
Research
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a source that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based on strong evidence
Reliable Source
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a source that relies on evidence and logic to prove that a viewpoint is valid or invalid
argumentative source
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The process of analyzing and evaluating information from various sources, making connections between the information found
Information Synthesis
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immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it
Primary Sources
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A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests
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a source that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions youโre researching
Secondary Source
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The action of working with someone to produce or create something
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a referencing method developed by the Modern Language Association. It consists of two parts: a brief in-text citation in the body of your essay and a detailed list of the โWorks Citedโ at the end of the work
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a formatted list of all sources you cited within your paper