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Research Definitions
All of the Research Definitons
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accuracy of sources | In Research, the quality of being free from mistakes or errors |
| Authority | The source of information; an authoritative source is considered reliable because it has proven to be authentic. |
| Author’s Purpose | The author’s intent for writing (e.g., to answer, explain, describe, instruct, persuade, inform, entertain, excite, startle, sadden, or others) for the audience. |
| Bias | When the Author Favors one side over the other by using invalid evidence, not mentioning something, using different tones,etc |
| Credibility | The aspect of being trusted; having a credible text means that the information contained within is objective, reputable, and from a relevant source. |
| Current | Relevant to the present time |
| Depth | Level of detail included within a source. |
| Evaluate | To form an opinion or judgment about the content, quality, validity, or effectiveness of ideas, information, structures, and/or language within a text. |
| Intended Audience | The person or people meant to read, hear, or view an author’s message. |
| Objectivity | Having an absence of bias, judgment, or prejudice. |
| Scope | How much of a subject is discussed or covered by a source |
| Timeliness | Appropriate for the occasion or time. |
| Verifiability | The ability to be confirmed as accurate and truthful. |