Research Vocabulary

reasons or facts that support the main idea

original sources of information that give a first-hand account

words or phrases used to change from one concept to another

sentence or phrase taken from a book, poem, speech, or play, which is repeated by someone else

give credit to the source of information when quoting a passage, book, author, etc.

sources that contain information that has been gathered by someone else

the opening part of your paper that grabs attention and presents your topic and thesis

the closing paragraph or part that brings thoughtful close to your paper

to put into your own words

a general plan organizing the main ideas of your piece of writing

a focused statement used to guide your writing that emphasizes your main point or idea

source that can be trusted

any material that provides information for research

language that uses Standard English and commonly accepted conventions

taking another's ideas and calling them your own