click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Gr 5 Research
Important vocabulary and concepts for conducting research
Question | Answer |
---|---|
What type of information can you find in an encyclopedia? | Basic information about a topic that provides an overview of your subject. |
What type of organizations have a web address (domain name) that ends with .org? | Non-profit organizations (such as k_12 schools and religious organizations) |
What type of organizations have a web address (domain name) that ends with .com? | Company or commercial organizations (purpose is to make money) |
What is a keyword? | An important word or words used in a search. |
What is the purpose of a citation? | Used in a bibliography to give credit to an author whose ideas you are using. |
What is plagiarism? | Copying or using someone else's work without giving them credit. |
What symbol is used for copyright? | © |
When would you use a keyword? | A keyword is best used when searching an online database or when using a search engine such as Google, Yahoo, or Gogooligans. |
Name two web browsers used at school. | Safari, Firefox, Chrome |
What is the copyright date of a book? | The date a book was published. |
What can you avoid by including citations in a bibliography? | Plagiarism |