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Research
| 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 been proven to be authentic. |
| Author's purpose | The author's intent for writing (e.g., to answer, explain, describe, instruct, persuade, inform, entertain, excite, startle, sadden, exc) for the audience. |
| Bias | When a writer or speaker shows a prejudice for or against a person, topic, or idea. |
| Credibility | When a source is able to be trusted. |
| Current | Relevant to the present time. |
| Depth | level of detail included within a source |
| Evaluate | Too form an opinion or judgment about the content, quality, validity, or effectiveness of ideas, info, structures, and/or languages within a text. |
| Intended Audience | The person or people meant to read, hear, or view an author's message. |
| Objectivity | Having the absence of bias, judgment, or prejudice. |
| Scope | How much of a subject is discussed or covered by a source. |
| Timeliness | Appropriate for the occasion or time |
| Verify | The ability to be confirmed as accurate and truthful. |