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research terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Broaden: | to further explore a topic and expand thinking. |
| Inquiry: | the seeking of information through questioning; inquiry is an initial step in the process related to research. |
| Narrow: | to ask exploratory questions to focus and refine research. |
| Refine: | to improve by removing unnecessary details or features. |
| bias: | when a writer or speaker exhibits a partially for or against - or prejudice against - a person, a topic,or an idea; some biases are directly stated, while others are implied; implicit biases (not directly expressed) require the reader to think critical. |
| credibility: | The aspect of being trusted; having a credible text means that the information contained within is objective, reputable, and from a relevant source. |
| evaluate | To forma opinion or judgement about the content, quality, validity, or effectiveness of ideas,information,structures, and/or language within a text. |