Writing Skills for Business: GMGT 1000 - week 12

These flashcards cover key concepts related to writing skills and research methods for business, including types of research, documentation practices, and important ethical considerations.

Primary Research

Consulting sources of information not found in printed documents or on the Web, involving direct interactions with people, places, and things.

Secondary Research

Consulting existing print and online sources, like books, journals, and websites, to gather information.

Network

Establishing connections with individuals within and outside your company to gather information.

Documentation

Furnishing readers with information about the print and electronic sources you have used to support your statements.

Ethical Standards

Principles that guide researchers to accord proper credit and avoid plagiarism.

Citation Systems

Methods used to document and cite the language and ideas of others appropriately.

Focus Group

A method of primary research where a group is brought together to discuss a topic, guided by a facilitator.

Survey

A research tool for gathering information by asking questions to a selected group.

Business Proposal

A formal document proposing a solution or idea to address a problem or opportunity in a specific field.

APA Style

A citation style used for referencing in academic writing, requiring specific formats for in-text citations and bibliographies.

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work, ideas, or language without proper attribution.

Proficient

Demonstrating a high degree of skill or competence in a particular area.

Case Study

A primary research method involving an in-depth investigation of a single subject, group, or event.

MLA Style

A widely used citation style, particularly in the humanities, for documenting sources.

Annotated Bibliography

A list of citations with a brief descriptive and evaluative summary for each source.

Intellectual Property

Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names, and images used in commerce, which are protected by law.