Research

re-search

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French recerche, from recercher to go about seeking, from Old French recerchier, from re- + cerchier, sercher to search

1 : careful or diligent search

2 : studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws

3 : the collecting of information about a particular subject

Merriam Webster Online; retrieved on September 9, 2007 from www.m-w.com/dictionary/research 

Vocabulary for Citing Sources

 

1. cite - to quote as an authority or example
2. bibliography - list of all sources used to complete a research project
3. works cited - list of all sources used to complete a research project
4. references - list of all sources used to complete a research project

Resources

Giving Credit Where Credit is Due ~ Online Database 

     Examples of how to cite a database article for your research project. 

Validating Internet Sites

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