Research
Basics
Basics
Copying someone’s work without giving them credit.
plagiarism
Looking at the good and bad parts of an idea.
evaluation
Using eye contact or hand gestures to communicate.
body language
The main point of an essay.
thesis statement
Keeping secrets at work
confidentiality
A list of books and articles used in a paper.
bibliography
Assuming "A caused B" just because A happened first.
post hoc fallacy
A short summary at the start of a report.
abstract
Part of a paper that talks about other studies.
literature review
Taking responsibility for your mistakes.
accountability
Original materials like diaries or experiments.
primary sources
Making a general rule from specific examples.
inductive reasoning
Listening carefully and responding thoughtfully.
active listening
Using facts, not opinions, in writing.
objectivity
Treating someone unfairly because of race or gender.
discrimination
The citation style used for history papers.
Chicago Style
Thinking about different ideas before deciding.
open-mindedness
Pictures or slides used in a talk.
presentation aids
The three parts of an essay: Intro, Middle, End.
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Using work stuff for yourself.
conflict of interest
Using words like "AND" or "NOT" to improve online searches.
Boolean operators
A step-by-step way to test ideas
scientific method
Changing how you talk to fit different people.
cultural competence
Mentioning a source inside the text, like (Smith, 2020).
in-text citation
Rules for doing honest research.
research ethics