primary source
From Grade 4
an original record from the time or an eyewitness
Learn it in: Primary and secondary sources (Grade 4), Comparing sources (Grade 5), Reliable sources (Grade 6)
Research, Media and Information Literacy: Glossary
113 words, listed in the order you meet them in Courseversity lessons.
All words in this topic
Grade 1
research
From Grade 1
finding out about something
Learn it in: Asking questions (Grade 1), Research questions (Grade 2), Research questions (Grade 3)
position
From Grade 1
where something is
Learn it in: Describing pictures (Grade 1), Prepositions (Grade 3), Summarising discussions (Grade 5)
note
From Grade 1
a short piece of writing to help us remember
Learn it in: Gathering simple facts (Grade 1), Recording information (Grade 2), Simple note-taking (Grade 3)
opinion
From Grade 1
what someone thinks
Learn it in: Gathering simple facts (Grade 1), Expressing opinions (Grade 2), Responding to literature (Grade 2)
source
From Grade 1
where we find information
Learn it in: Gathering simple facts (Grade 1), Finding facts (Grade 2), Research questions (Grade 2)
picture story
From Grade 1
a story told with pictures and words
Learn it in: Creating picture stories (Grade 1)
message
From Grade 1
what we want people to know
Learn it in: Making simple posters (Grade 1), Comparing literary texts (Grade 2), Posters (Grade 2)
poster
From Grade 1
a large sign with a picture and words
Learn it in: Making simple posters (Grade 1), Posters (Grade 2), Informational posters (Grade 3)
title
From Grade 1
the name at the top
Learn it in: Making simple posters (Grade 1), Main ideas (Grade 2), Capitalisation (Grade 2)
Grade 2
section
From Grade 2
one part of a text
Learn it in: Titles and headings (Grade 2), Summarising complex information (Grade 4), Research reports (Grade 5)
photograph
From Grade 2
a picture taken with a camera
Learn it in: Captions and illustrations (Grade 2)
chapter
From Grade 2
a main part of a book
Learn it in: Tables of contents (Grade 2), Longer literary texts (Grade 5), Extended literary texts (Grade 6)
index
From Grade 2
an alphabetical list at the back
Learn it in: Tables of contents (Grade 2), Text features (Grade 3), Locating information (Grade 4)
table of contents
From Grade 2
a list of chapters with page numbers
Learn it in: Tables of contents (Grade 2), Locating information (Grade 4)
open question
From Grade 2
a question needing more than yes or no
Learn it in: Research questions (Grade 2), Research questions (Grade 3), Research questions (Grade 4)
chart
From Grade 2
a table for recording facts
Learn it in: Recording information (Grade 2), Visual presentations (Grade 4)
report
From Grade 2
a text that gives facts about a topic
Learn it in: Short factual reports (Grade 2), Factual reports (Grade 3), Short reports (Grade 3)
Grade 3
focused
From Grade 3
clear and not too big
Learn it in: Research questions (Grade 3), Research questions (Grade 5)
abbreviation
From Grade 3
a shortened form of a word
Learn it in: Simple note-taking (Grade 3), Note-taking (Grade 5), Note-taking (Grade 6)
outline
From Grade 3
a plan listing headings and facts
Learn it in: Organising findings (Grade 3), Organising research (Grade 4)
sources list
From Grade 3
a list of where you found information
Learn it in: Short reports (Grade 3), Research reports (Grade 5)
layout
From Grade 3
how things are arranged on a page
Learn it in: Informational posters (Grade 3), Multimedia presentations (Grade 5), Multimedia messages (Grade 6)
visual aid
From Grade 3
a picture, poster or object that helps explain
Learn it in: Presentations (Grade 3), Organising presentations (Grade 5)
goal
From Grade 3
what the team wants to achieve
Learn it in: Collaborative projects (Grade 3), Research planning (Grade 5), Reflective communication (Grade 6)
Grade 4
research question
From Grade 4
a question that guides your investigation
Learn it in: Research questions (Grade 4), Research questions (Grade 5), Research questions (Grade 6)
secondary source
From Grade 4
a report or book about something by someone who was not there
Learn it in: Primary and secondary sources (Grade 4), Comparing sources (Grade 5), Reliable sources (Grade 6)
keyword
From Grade 4
an important word to search for
Learn it in: Locating information (Grade 4), Locating sources (Grade 5), Reliable sources (Grade 6)
notes
From Grade 4
brief records of key ideas
Learn it in: Note-taking (Grade 4), Note-taking (Grade 5)
plagiarism
From Grade 4
copying someone else’s words as your own
Learn it in: Note-taking (Grade 4), Avoiding plagiarism (Grade 5), Paraphrasing and summarising (Grade 6)
gap
From Grade 4
missing information
Learn it in: Organising research (Grade 4), Evaluating explanations (Grade 5), Synthesising information (Grade 6)
bias
From Grade 4
favouring one side unfairly
Learn it in: Source reliability (Grade 4), Facts and opinions (Grade 5), Evaluating source usefulness (Grade 5)
expert
From Grade 4
a person with special knowledge
Learn it in: Source reliability (Grade 4), Supporting evidence (Grade 5)
up to date
From Grade 4
recent and still correct
Learn it in: Source reliability (Grade 4), Evaluating source usefulness (Grade 5)
research report
From Grade 4
a report based on information from sources
Learn it in: Research reports (Grade 4), Research reports (Grade 5), Research report writing (Grade 6)
technique
From Grade 4
a method used to influence people
Learn it in: Media messages (Grade 4), Literary analysis (Grade 6)
slide
From Grade 4
one page of a presentation
Learn it in: Visual presentations (Grade 4), Multimedia presentations (Grade 5)
visual presentation
From Grade 4
a talk supported by pictures, charts or slides
Learn it in: Visual presentations (Grade 4)
findings
From Grade 4
what the group learned
Learn it in: Collaborative inquiry (Grade 4), Presenting findings (Grade 5), Research report writing (Grade 6)
Grade 5
closed question
From Grade 5
a question answered with yes or no
Learn it in: Research questions (Grade 5)
search engine
From Grade 5
a tool that finds information online
Learn it in: Locating sources (Grade 5)
reference list
From Grade 5
a list of sources used
Learn it in: Avoiding plagiarism (Grade 5), Introductory citations (Grade 6)
multimedia
From Grade 5
using text, images, sound and video together
Learn it in: Multimedia presentations (Grade 5), Multimedia messages (Grade 6)
Q and A
From Grade 5
a time for questions and answers
Learn it in: Presenting findings (Grade 5), Presenting findings (Grade 6)
Grade 6
sub-question
From Grade 6
a smaller question that helps answer a big one
Learn it in: Research questions (Grade 6)
research plan
From Grade 6
a step-by-step plan for a research project
Learn it in: Research planning (Grade 6)
cross-check
From Grade 6
to confirm a fact in several sources
Learn it in: Evidence and unsupported claims (Grade 6)
citation
From Grade 6
a note crediting a source in the text
Learn it in: Introductory citations (Grade 6), Research-based writing (Grade 6)
visual
From Grade 6
a chart, picture or slide supporting a talk
Learn it in: Presenting findings (Grade 6)
demographic
From Grade 6
a group defined by age, gender, location or interest
Learn it in: Target audiences (Grade 6)
platform
From Grade 6
where a message is shared, such as TV or social media
Learn it in: Target audiences (Grade 6)
target audience
From Grade 6
the group a message is designed for
Learn it in: Target audiences (Grade 6)
emotive language
From Grade 6
words chosen to stir feelings
Learn it in: Persuasive techniques (Grade 6)
endorsement
From Grade 6
support from a famous or trusted person
Learn it in: Persuasive techniques (Grade 6)
persuasive technique
From Grade 6
a method used to influence what people think or buy
Learn it in: Persuasive techniques (Grade 6)
disguised opinion
From Grade 6
an opinion written as if it were a fact
Learn it in: Facts and opinions (Grade 6)
clickbait
From Grade 6
a headline designed to attract clicks, often misleading
Learn it in: Evaluating online information (Grade 6)
domain
From Grade 6
the main part of a web address
Learn it in: Evaluating online information (Grade 6)
lateral reading
From Grade 6
checking other sources about a site while reading it
Learn it in: Evaluating online information (Grade 6)
disinformation
From Grade 6
false information spread on purpose to mislead
Learn it in: Misleading information (Grade 6)
misinformation
From Grade 6
false information shared without intent to harm
Learn it in: Misleading information (Grade 6)
misleading statistic
From Grade 6
a number presented so it gives a false impression
Learn it in: Misleading information (Grade 6)
out of context
From Grade 6
shown without its true background
Learn it in: Misleading information (Grade 6)
cyberbullying
From Grade 6
bullying using digital devices
Learn it in: Responsible digital communication (Grade 6)
digital footprint
From Grade 6
the trail of information you leave online
Learn it in: Responsible digital communication (Grade 6)
privacy
From Grade 6
keeping personal information safe
Learn it in: Responsible digital communication (Grade 6)
copyright
From Grade 6
the legal right of a creator to control their work
Learn it in: Ethical information use (Grade 6)
creative commons
From Grade 6
a licence allowing sharing with conditions
Learn it in: Ethical information use (Grade 6)
permission
From Grade 6
agreement that allows you to use something
Learn it in: Ethical information use (Grade 6)
storyboard
From Grade 6
a sequence of sketches planning a visual piece
Learn it in: Digital communication projects (Grade 6)