Research Writing and Source Evaluation — Flashcards

Grade 11 · English · Flashcards

Key terms for research writing, source evaluation, and academic integrity in 11th grade English.

Flashcards

Primary Source: An original first-hand document, data set, or artifact from the period being studied
Secondary Source: A source that analyzes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources
CRAAP Test: Framework for evaluating sources: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
Currency: How recent a source is and whether its information is still current and valid
Authority: The credentials and expertise of the author or publishing organization
Peer Review: Expert evaluation of scholarly work before publication — the gold standard for academic credibility
Synthesis: Integrating multiple sources and connecting them to your own original argument
Plagiarism: Using another's words or ideas without proper attribution — an academic integrity violation
MLA Format: Modern Language Association citation style used primarily in humanities research
Thesis Statement: A specific, arguable claim that a research essay sets out to support and prove
Annotated Bibliography: A list of sources with a brief summary and evaluation of each source's relevance and credibility
Paraphrase: Restating someone else's ideas in your own words — still requires citation