PACT Research Skills Flashcards
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Which citation style is most commonly required in education and social science papers in the United States?
Answer: APA
APA (American Psychological Association) style is the standard citation format in education, psychology, and social sciences in the US.
A thesis statement in a research paper should:
Answer: State a specific, arguable claim that the paper will support
A strong thesis makes a specific, debatable claim that guides the entire argument of the research paper.
When paraphrasing a source, a student must:
Answer: Restate the idea entirely in their own words and cite the source
True paraphrasing requires a complete restatement in your own language and sentence structure, plus a citation acknowledging the original source.
Which Boolean operator narrows a database search by requiring both terms to appear in results?
Answer: AND
The Boolean operator AND requires both search terms to be present, narrowing results to sources that address both concepts.
A bibliography and a works cited page differ in that a bibliography:
Answer: Includes all sources consulted, even those not cited in the text
A bibliography lists every source consulted during research, while a works cited page lists only sources actually referenced in the text.
What is the main purpose of an annotated bibliography?
Answer: To provide a brief summary and evaluation of each listed source
An annotated bibliography includes a short description and critical assessment of each source, helping readers understand its relevance and quality.
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