Analysis
known as: interpretation, inference, evaluation, judgement, reflection, opinion, insight
used to link the supporting details to the topic sentence
Annotate
Add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment
Bibliography
a document listing sources used in a Chicago formatted research paper
Citation
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper or author
cite
to acknowledge the original source
Clincher
last sentence of a paragraph or section
states the reason for the preceding sentences that support the topic sentence
Format
style of paper
systematic way in which research materials are documented and cited
introduction
first paragraph of the paper
inverted triangle shape and includes thesis
inverted triangle shape
organization of the introduction
moves from broad to specific
hook, occasion, pivot point, thesis
Lead
beginning sentences of intro used to hook the reader to read on
description, controversial statement, statistic
paraphrase
to put the original source’s facts, ideas or opinions into your own words
plagiarism
passing off someone else’s ideas or words as your own
reach for significance
last part of conclusion
leaves the reader with something to think about
references
a document listing sources used in APA formatted research
sources
a book, document, website, article, scholarly journal, DVD used to provide evidence in research
supporting detail
evidence, facts, quotations, paraphrases, examples or descriptions
thesis statement
a single sentence containing the paper’s topic and the idea/opinion to be proven in the paper
topic sentence
first sentence of a paragraph giving the main idea of the paragraph and connects to the thesis
never quote or fact
transition
used to show relationships between ideas
work cited
document listing sources used in an MLA formatted research paper