Research Paper Basics Flashcards

Grade 6 · English · Flashcards

Essential vocabulary for understanding the research and writing process.

Flashcards

Research question: A focused, specific question that the research paper investigates and answers.
Thesis statement: A sentence in the introduction stating the paper's main argument or central point.
Outline: A pre-writing plan that organizes main ideas and supporting evidence.
Credible source: A trustworthy source produced by experts or authorities in a field, such as textbooks, government sites, or peer-reviewed journals.
Citation: A reference crediting the original source of information used in the paper.
Direct quote: The exact words from a source, placed in quotation marks and followed by a citation.
Paraphrase: Restating a source's idea in your own words while still crediting the original source.
Works Cited: The MLA-formatted list of all sources used in the paper, placed at the end.
Bibliography: A list of all sources consulted for a research paper, often used interchangeably with Works Cited.
Plagiarism: Using someone else's words or ideas without giving proper credit.
MLA format: Modern Language Association style — a citation format commonly used in English and humanities classes.
Revision: The process of reviewing and improving a draft for clarity, organization, accuracy, and grammar before final submission.