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Research terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Broaden | to further explore a topic and expand thinking |
| Inquiry | the seeking of information through questioning; it is an initial step in the process related to research |
| Narrow | to ask exploratory questions to focus and refine research |
| Refine | to improve by moving unnecessary details or features |
| Bias | when a writer is for or against a person, topic , or idea. Some are directly stated and some are implicated, so you have to pay close attention to the text, language, and tone. |
| Credibility | The aspect of being trusted; having a credible text means that the info contained within is objective, reputable, and from a relevant source. |
| Evaluate | to form an opinion or judgement about the content, quality, validity, or effectiveness of ideas, information, structures, and/or language within a text. |