Transcript ResearchVocabulary

Atlas
Definition – a bound collection
of maps, tables, illustrations
Synonyms –
book of maps
Antonyms –
novel
almanac
an annual publication containing
• a calendar
• weather related data
• agricultural forecasts
• rising / setting of sun
• eclipses
• high tide
• religious dates
• timelines
• up to date facts / figures
• lists of all types
bibliography
Definition – a list of works referred
to in a text, the last page
of a research report
Synonyms – quotes, references,
resources
Antonyms –
index
table of
contents
Works Cited
Definition – a list of works referred
to in a text, the last page
of a research report
Synonyms – bibliography, references,
quotes, resources
Antonyms –
index
table of
contents
end note
Definition – a note of reference or
explanation placed on a
separate page at the end of the
research paper.
Synonyms – explanation
End Notes
Antonyms –
1. The Declaration of Independence
plagiarize 2. Williams, Richard. The War
Against Britain. 1975.
Sentence –
3. Encyclopedia Britannica
foot note
Definition – a note of reference or
explanation placed below the
text on a printed page.
Synonyms – explanation
Antonyms –
According to our founding fathers, all
plagiarize people were created equally. 1
Sentence –
1 The Declaration of Independence
cite
Definition – to refer to or quote
Synonyms – quote, mention
Antonyms –
plagiarize
Sentence –
All men are
created equal.”
From The
Declaration of
Independence
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credentials
Definition – educational degrees,
job titles, training, experience
Synonyms – knowledgeable, expert
Antonyms –
unskilled,
uneducated,
inexperienced
compare
Definition – the similarities
between two things
Synonyms –
analyze, examine
Antonyms –
ignore,
disregard
contrast
Definition – the differences
between two things
Synonyms – unalike, vary
Antonyms –
similar
agree
fact
Definition – a statement that
can be proved, true
Synonyms – reality
Antonyms –
fantasy
opinion
Definition – a statement that
reflects a writer’s belief
Synonyms – viewpoint
Antonyms –
fact
problem and solution
Definition – author describes a
problem and then offers one
or more possible solutions
Synonyms – dilemma,
solve
Antonyms –
viewpoint and
evidence
viewpoint
Definition – the author’s opinion
on an issue or topic
Synonyms – perspective, belief
Antonyms –
ignorance
Note-taking
Definition – can help you
remember key facts, details
Synonyms – studying by writing
Antonyms –
Skimming
skimming
Definition – glancing quickly
through a selection
Synonyms – glance, skipping
Antonyms –
closely reading
summarize
Definition – telling the main
idea or events in your
own words
Synonyms – shorten
Antonyms –
long version
lead
Definition – opening paragraphs
in a magazine or newspaper
containing who, what, when,
where, why
Synonyms – beginning
Antonyms –
conclusion
connation
Definition – emotional feelings
that surround a word
Synonyms – emotions
Antonyms –
dictionary
definition
denotation
Definition – the strict, literal
meaning of a word
Synonyms –dictionary definition
Antonyms –
emotional
definition
propaganda techniques
Definition –methods – not based
in fact – that are used to make
arguments more persuasive
Synonyms – stretch the truth
Antonyms –
honest
expository
Definition – text that explains
or informs
Synonyms – nonfiction
Antonyms –
narrative
synthesize
Definition – reflecting on individual
parts or elements of a text and
deciding how they affect the
subject as a whole
Synonyms –
combine
Antonyms –
separate
question the author
Definition – asking questions as
you read about why an author
made certain decisions
Synonyms – questions
Antonyms –
not engaged
reading critically
Definition – understanding and
evaluating the point the author is
trying to make, consider the facts
and details, read between the
lines, think about what is missing
Synonyms – analyze
Antonyms –
skimming
URL
Definition – a web address
Synonyms – www.yahoo.com
Antonyms –
24 S. Main St.
sponsor of a website
Definition – organization or
person who establishes and
maintains a website
Synonyms – creator
Antonyms –
user
expertise
or expert source
Definition – a person or
document with special
knowledge or skills
Synonyms – intelligent
Antonyms –
unintelligent
homepage
Definition – the first page of a
website
Synonym – beginning web page
Antonym –
hyperlink
link
Definition – allows you to jump
directly to another page
or website
Synonyms – hyperlink, blue
words, connect
Antonyms –
browser
browser
Definition – software tool that
allows you to surf the web
Synonyms – Internet Explorer,
Netscape Explorer,
FireFox
Antonyms –
hyperlink
bookmark
Definition – saved address
of a website
Synonyms – shortcut
Antonyms –
email
search engine
Definition – tool for helping
you find things on the
world wide web
Synonyms – Google, Ask
Jeeves
Antonyms –
email
world wide web
Definition – a system of
computers that are joined
around the world and that
share files
Synonyms – internet
Antonyms –
textbook
website profiler
Definition – graphic organizer
that helps you evaluate
a website
Synonyms – chart
Antonyms –
email
email
Definition – an electronic
message consisting of two
parts – header (to, from,
date, subject) and the
body of the message
Synonyms – memo
Antonyms –
Google
interview
Definition – a series of questions
and answers between two or
more people, an exchange of
information about a given topic
Synonyms – inquiry, planned
conversation
Antonyms –
essay, letter
Supporting evidence
Definition – facts, figures,
statistics and examples used
to support a view point
Synonyms –
proof, facts
Antonyms –
opinions, beliefs