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Research Study Stack
| 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 authors intent for writing |
| Bias | when a writer or speaker exhibits a partially for or against or prejudice against a person, a topic, or an idea. |
| credibility | the aspect of being trusted |
| current | the present time |
| Depth | level of details |
| evaluate | to form an opinion or judgement about the content |
| intended audience | the person or people meant to read |
| objectivity | having an absence of bias, judgement, or prejudice |
| scope | how much a subject is discussed or covered by a source |
| timeliness | appropriate for the occasion or time |
| verifiability | the ability to be confirmed |
| broaden | to further explore a topic |
| inquiry | the seeking of information through questioning |
| narrow | to ask exploratory questions to focus and refine research |
| refine | to improve by removing unnecessary details or features |