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research and inquiry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 a idea; some biases are directly stated, while others are implied; |
| Credibility | the aspect of being trusted; having a credible text means that the information contained is objective, reputable, and from a reliable source. |
| Evaluate | To form a opinion or judgement about the context, quality, validity, or effectiveness of ideas, information, structures, and/or language within a text. |
| Research | The proceeds of investigating and studying sources and materials to establish and gather facts, reach new conclusions, and satisfy curiosity |
| Research Question | A specific question was generated to investigate materials and sources as part of the research process. |
| Topic | |
| 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 author's intent for writing (eg., to answer, explain, describe, instruct, persuade, inform, entertain, excite, startle, sadden, or others) for the audience. |
| Current | relevant to the present time. |
| Depth | Level of detail included within a source. |
| Intended Audience | A person or people meant to read, hear, or view the author's message. |
| Objectivity | Having a absence of bias, judgement, or prejudice. |
| Scope | How much of a subject is discussed or covered by a source. |
| Timeliness | Appropriate for the occasion or time. |
| Variability | The ability to be confirmed as accurate and truthful. |