Glossary
Completion requirements
Use our glossary to find out the meaning of some of the academic research and writing terms used in this module.
Browse the glossary using this index
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Journal/PeriodicalFrequently published title that deals with a specific academic subject. Many journals/periodicals are now published electronically and Queen Mary subscribes to over 16,000. | ||
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Keywords | |
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Peer review | |
PlagiarismKnowingly or unknowingly using the work of someone else and claiming it as your own. | ||
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Reference list | |
Reference management softwareSoftware that helps you build and manage a bibliography and/or list of references and sources. | ||
ReferencingThe process whereby you fully acknowledge the books and articles that you have used while writing your essays and coursework. | |
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Self-directed study/learning | ||
SourceA book or article, website or other item, from which information has been obtained. | |