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Research Paper vocab
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bibliography | a list of sources used to get information for a report |
| periodical | material published at regular intervals |
| research | a systematic investigation into and study of materials in order to establish facts |
| transitional words | words that connect your sentences and paragraphs smoothly |
| parallel structure | the use of similar grammatical constructions to express ideas that are related or equal in importance |
| plagiarism | copying someone's words without giving them credit |
| secondary source | interpretations, explanations, and comments on material from other sources, such as encyclopedias and magazines |
| paraphrase | expressing information in your own words |
| primary source | first hand information, such as diaries and interviews |
| thesis statement | one sentence that tells the main idea or purpose of the report |