a source that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based on strong evidence
Reliable Source
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 “Works Cited” at the end of the work
MLA Format
a passage or statement repeated in this way. Quote means to cite something as a form of proof
Quote
Identifies and describes the history and nature of a well-defined research problem with reference to the existing literature
Background Information
a method of formatting to highlight sections of directly quoted text in your writing
Block Quote
immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it
Primary Sources
A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Thesis
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work
Citation
A source that provides both sides of an argument or more than one viewpoint
Objective Informational Source
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
Research
a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
Sources
The process of analyzing and evaluating information from various sources, making connections between the information found
Information Synthesis
a format and style used for writing academic documents such as scholarly books and journal articles
APA Format
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Collaboration
a source that relies on evidence and logic to prove that a viewpoint is valid or invalid
argumentative source
A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests
Rubric
a source that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you’re researching
Secondary Source
The name of a book, composition, or other artistic work
Title
a formatted list of all sources you cited within your paper
Works Cited
The words, sentences, or passages that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or passage
Context
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