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research noun, verb, adjective
Definition – a diligent search, a process of investigation Synonyms – report, examination Antonyms – impromptu writing Sentence – Tanya’s research of Tupac Shakur lead her to East Harlem. Etlymology – from old French
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atlas Definition – a bound collection of maps, tables, illustrations
Synonyms – book of maps Antonyms – novel
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almanac an annual publication containing a calendar
weather related data agricultural forecasts rising / setting of sun eclipses high tide religious dates timelines up to date facts / figures lists of all types
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bibliography Definition – a list of works referred to in a text, the last page of a research report Synonyms – quotes, references, resources Antonyms – index table of contents
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cite From The Declaration of Independence
Definition – to refer to or quote Synonyms – quote, mention Antonyms – plagiarize Sentence – “All men are created equal.” From The Declaration of Independence
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Works Cited Definition – a list of works referred to in a text, the last page of a research report Synonyms – bibliography, references, quotes, resources Antonyms – index table of contents
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credentials Definition – educational degrees, job titles, training, experience Synonyms – knowledgeable, expert Antonyms – unskilled, uneducated, inexperienced
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compare Definition – the similarities between two things
Synonyms – analyze, examine Antonyms – ignore, disregard
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contrast Definition – the differences between two things
Synonyms – unalike, vary Antonyms – similar agree
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connation Definition – emotional feelings that surround a word
Synonyms – emotions Antonyms – dictionary definition
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denotation Definition – the strict, literal meaning of a word
Synonyms –dictionary definition Antonyms – emotional definition
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encyclopedia Definition – multiple volumes of general information about a variety of subjects Synonym – all branches of knowledge Antonym–novel Etymology–1644 Sentence – I looked up Julius Caesar in the encyclopedia.
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end note Definition – a note of reference or explanation placed on a
separate page at the end of the research paper. Synonyms – explanation Antonyms – plagiarize Sentence – End Notes 1. The Declaration of Independence 2. Williams, Richard. The War Against Britain 3. Encyclopedia Britannica
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expertise or expert source
Definition – a person or document with special knowledge or skills Synonyms – intelligent Antonyms – unintelligent
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expository Definition – text that explains or informs
Synonyms – nonfiction Antonyms – narrative
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fact Definition – a statement that can be proved, true
Synonyms – reality Antonyms – fantasy
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foot note Definition – a note of reference or
explanation placed below the text on a printed page. Synonyms – explanation Antonyms – plagiarize Sentence – According to our founding fathers, all 1 people were created equally. 1 The Declaration of Independence
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interview Synonyms – inquiry, planned conversation Antonyms –
Definition – a series of questions and answers between two or more people, an exchange of information about a given topic Synonyms – inquiry, planned conversation Antonyms – essay, letter
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lead Definition – opening paragraphs in a magazine or newspaper containing who, what, when, where, why Synonyms – beginning Antonyms – conclusion
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hyperlink Definition – a highlighted word or picture in a document or Web page that allows you to jump directly to another page or website Synonyms – link, blue words, connect Antonyms – Sentence – (you write one) Etymology
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Note-taking Definition – can help you remember key facts, details
Synonyms – studying by writing Antonyms – Skimming
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opinion Definition – a statement that reflects a writer’s belief
Synonyms – viewpoint Antonyms – fact
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periodicals Definition – information published on a regular basis or a fixed period of time Synonym – magazine, newspaper, journal Antonym – encyclopedia Etymology – 1601 Sentence – Sports Illustrated is a periodical.
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problem and solution Definition – author describes a problem and then offers one or more possible solutions Synonyms – dilemma, solve Antonyms – viewpoint and evidence
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propaganda techniques
Definition –methods – not based in fact – that are used to make arguments more persuasive Synonyms – stretch the truth Antonyms – honest
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primary source Definition – original materials – an artifact, a document, a recording, speeches, letters, interviews Synonym – original source or evidence, first hand information Antonym – secondary source Sentence – Ann Frank’s diary is a primary source.
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secondary source Definition – records of events created by people who were not directly involved in or present at the events. Synonym – an encylcopedia Antonym – primary source Sentence – Most history books are examples of secondary sources.
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question the author Definition – asking questions as you read about why an author made certain decisions Synonyms – questions Antonyms – not engaged
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reading critically Definition – understanding and evaluating the point the author is trying to make, consider the facts and details, read between the lines, think about what is missing Synonyms – analyze Antonyms – skimming
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skimming Definition – glancing quickly through a selection
Synonyms – glance, skipping Antonyms – closely reading
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summarize Definition – telling the main
idea or events in your own words Synonyms – shorten Antonyms – long version
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Supporting evidence Definition – facts, figures, statistics and examples used to support a view point Synonyms – proof, facts Antonyms – opinions, beliefs
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synthesize Definition – reflecting on individual parts or elements of a text and deciding how they affect the subject as a whole Synonyms – combine Antonyms – separate
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thesaurus Definition – a book of words and their synonyms
Synonym – synonym Antonym– atlas Etymology–1823 Sentence – I used the thesaurus to help with my word choice on my research paper.
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viewpoint Definition – the author’s opinion on an issue or topic
Synonyms – perspective, belief Antonyms – ignorance
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URL Definition – a web address Synonyms – www.yahoo.com Antonyms –
24 S. Main St.
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sponsor of a website Definition – organization or
person who establishes and maintains a website Synonyms – creator Antonyms – user
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homepage Definition – the first page of a website
Synonym – beginning web page Antonym – hyperlink
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link Definition – allows you to jump directly to another page or website Synonyms – hyperlink, blue words, connect Antonyms – browser
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browser Definition – software tool that allows you to surf the web
Synonyms – Internet Explorer, Netscape Explorer, FireFox Antonyms – hyperlink
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bookmark Definition – saved address of a website Synonyms – shortcut
Antonyms –
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search engine Definition – tool for helping
you find things on the world wide web Synonyms – Google, Ask Jeeves Antonyms –
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world wide web Definition – a system of computers that are joined around the world and that share files Synonyms – internet Antonyms – textbook
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website profiler Definition – graphic organizer that helps you evaluate a website Synonyms – chart Antonyms –
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Definition – an electronic message consisting of two parts – header (to, from, date, subject) and the body of the message Synonyms – memo Antonyms – Google
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