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Research Terms

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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 been proven to be authentic.
Author's purpose The authors intent for writing (e,g, to answer, explain, describe, instruct, persuade, inform, entertain, excite, startle, sadden or others.) for the audience.
Bias When a speaker or writer 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)
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 The relevant present of time.
Depth A level of detail within a source.
Evaluate to form an opinion or judgement about content, quality, validity or effectiveness of ideas, information, structures, and/or language within a text.
Intended audience The person or people that are meant to read, hear or view the authors message
Objectivity Having an absence of bias, judgement, or prejudice
Scope How much of a subject is discussed or covered by a source.
Timeliness Appropriate for occasion or time
Verafiability The ability to be confirmed as accurate and truthful
Broaden To further explore a topic and expand feeling.
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
research the proceeds of investigating and studying sources and materials to establish and gather facts, reach new conclusions, and satisfy curiosity
research Questions a specific question was generated to investigate materials and sources as part of the research process
Topic the subject matter on which a person focuses his or her research
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