Vocabulary
What term means “adding notes or comments to a text”?
Annotating
Written or spoken explanations that further develop an idea.
Commentary
If a text highlights “cell phones can distract students,” the author’s purpose is most likely to ______.
Inform or analyze an issue
“The article says exercise helps health by strengthening the heart and mind.” Is this a summary or paraphrase?
Summary
What is the study skill of outlining or summarizing notes?
Notetaking
The intended target group for a message is called the ______.
Audience
Words or passages that surround a word or phrase.
Context
In a group project, when everyone contributes equally, this is called ______.
Collaboration
“Phones can distract students, but they are also useful for research.” What reasoning skill is being applied?
Drawing a conclusion / considering multiple viewpoints
What kind of communication includes emails, letters, or memos?
Correspondence
What is the reason an author writes about a particular topic?
Author’s purpose
A logical guess based on connecting bits of information.
Inference
A student highlights and makes notes in the margin. What skill are they using?
Annotating
Which is an example of bias?
a) “Studies show 90% of students benefit from reading.”
b) “I hate math, so it’s the worst subject.”
b – Opinion, not fact
Which term means “reducing a long text to its main points”?
Summarizing
A source that is trustworthy, accurate, and current is called a ______
Reliable/Credible source
The process of investigating and collecting information about a subject.
Research process
You read two articles and combine the main ideas into one paper. Which skill are you using?
Synthesizing
Which is NOT an example of credibility?
a) Using up-to-date information
b) Using evidence and reasoning
c) Quoting an expert
d) Copying from Wikipedia without checking sources
d) Copying from Wikipedia without checking sources
Which term means “a reference to an author and source”?
Citation
To present someone else’s ideas as your own without credit is called ______.
Plagiarize
Combining multiple sources to create a new, unified idea.
Synthesize
You read: “Exercise is essential for health.” You restate it as “Working out is good for both physical and mental wellness.” Which skill is this?
Paraphrasing
“The central point of the article is that recycling reduces waste.” Is this key idea, context, or commentary?
Key idea
Which term means “an act of searching for information or knowledge”?
Inquiry