Research Flashcards
Citation Style
A set of guidelines for citing the basic information required to identify and locate a specific publication within a written work.
Reliable Source/Credible Source
Information presented in a professional way, with a formal tone, includes source documentation, and author and/or publisher information.
Turabian Citation Style
A variation on the Chicago citation style designed exclusively for students who are writing papers not intended for publication.
APA Citation Style
The citation style most commonly used in the social sciences.
Fair Use
An exception to general copyright restrictions that allows for the use of some material for educational purposes in the classroom.
Liability
The state of being legally responsible for something.
Unreliable Source
Information presented in an informal way without documentation, and no author/publisher information.
Attribution
Acknowledging the owner of a work.
MLA Citation Style
The citation style most commonly used in the humanities.
Licenses
Ways in which people can use copyrighted material.
URL Extension
The notation at the end of a web address that categorizes the website type
Peer-Reviewed Journal
A high quality source of information which uses experts to screen each article submitted to the publication.
Copyright
The exclusive rights to an item given to the creator.
Open Source
Work meant to be shared freely with the world.
Chicago Citation Style
The citation style most commonly used in history and journalism.
