Final Exam Review: Annotated Bibliography and Research Paper

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and key concepts related to annotated bibliographies, research papers, and the CRAAP test.

CRAAP Test

A method for evaluating the credibility and relevance of information based on Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.

Currency

The timeliness of the information; involves checking the publication date and any updates.

Relevance

The importance of the information for your needs; considers if the content is appropriate for the audience.

Authority

The source of the information, including the author's qualifications and the publisher's reliability.

Accuracy

The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content; includes verifying information with other sources.

Purpose

The reason the information exists; assesses whether it is fact, opinion, or propaganda.

Emotive Language

Words and phrases used to elicit emotions from the audience.

Ethos

The credibility established by a speaker to gain the audience's trust.

Logos

The use of facts and data to support an argument.

Student Achievement

The success and performance of students as influenced by various factors including homework duration.

Quality of Work

The standard or grade of a student's work, which can decrease under heavy homework loads.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment, which homework should encourage.

Educational Value

The meaningfulness and relevance of assignments related to students' personal interests and goals.

Premium

The amount paid for a health care plan, typically on a monthly basis.

Deductible

The amount a patient pays for health care services before the insurance begins to pay.

Co-payment

The fixed amount a patient pays for a specific service, such as a doctor's visit.

Benefits

The positive aspects of a health care plan, such as coverage and preventative services.

Drawbacks

The negative aspects of a health care plan, such as expensive premiums or limited coverage.