Research
Research where you collect the information yourself—such as asking people questions—is called what?
primary research
In a Harvard book reference, after the author’s name, what key detail must appear in brackets?
the publication year
What is the first sentence of a paragraph called, the one that introduces the main idea?
the topic sentence
What is the first section of an essay that introduces the topic and research question?
the introduction
Reading a textbook or published report to gather information for your project is an example of which type of research?
secondary research
When referencing a webpage that has an author, what important detail goes before the year?
the author’s surname and initial
What section of a paragraph explains the topic sentence using facts, examples, or data?
the evidence (or supporting details)
In which essay section do students explain global and national causes and consequences?
the analysis section
Which primary research method involves asking the same set of questions to many people?
a questionnaire or survey
In a Harvard reference for a webpage without an author, what comes first in the reference?
the title of the webpage
What do we call the part of a paragraph where the writer explains the importance or meaning of the evidence?
the analysis
What part of the essay examines how trustworthy and useful the sources are?
the source evaluation
Watching how people behave in a real situation—such as timing how long it takes them to complete a task—is what primary research technique?
an observation
In Harvard referencing, what date must be included for all online sources?
the Accessed date
What type of sentence helps the paragraph flow into the next idea or connect back to the research question?
a linking sentence
This essay section recommends a realistic solution and explains who should carry it out.
the course of action
A student uses government statistics, a scientific journal article, and a news report about the same issue. What feature do all these secondary sources have in common?
they were created by someone else, not the researcher
A student quotes from a webpage with no author. What two things should the in-text citation contain?
the title (shortened if long) and the year
(e.g., “(‘Healthy Eating Tips’, 2023)”)
A paragraph contains evidence, explanation, analysis, and connection back to the larger argument. What term describes this structure?
a well-developed analytical paragraph
At the end of an essay, a student summarises key points, answers their research question, and reflects on their learning. What section is this?
the conclusion/reflection