Research Skills Flashcards
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What is 'grey literature' in the context of academic research?
Answer: Research produced outside traditional academic publishing, such as government reports or NGO publications
Grey literature includes reports, white papers, theses, and technical documents produced by governments, think tanks, and organizations outside peer-reviewed channels.
When evaluating a website as a research source, which CRAAP test criterion asks how current the information is?
Answer: Currency
The 'Currency' criterion of the CRAAP test evaluates how recently the information was published or updated.
What is an 'in-text citation' in APA format for a source with one author (Smith) published in 2023?
Answer: (Smith, 2023)
APA in-text citations use parentheses containing the author's last name and year of publication, separated by a comma.
A research hypothesis differs from a research question because it:
Answer: Proposes a specific predicted relationship or outcome
A hypothesis is a testable, predictive statement about the expected relationship between variables, going beyond simply asking a question.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services at TMU allow students to:
Answer: Borrow items from other libraries that TMU doesn't own
ILL allows students to request books, articles, or other materials from partner libraries when TMU's collection doesn't include them.
Which research approach begins with a specific observation and moves toward a general conclusion?
Answer: Inductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations or data to broader generalizations and theories.
Self-plagiarism occurs when a student:
Answer: Resubmits their own previous work without disclosure
Self-plagiarism means submitting work you have already submitted for academic credit elsewhere without proper acknowledgment or instructor permission.