Library:Library Research Skills for EAL Students/Module1/Page10

Vocabulary

Here is a list of important words with definitions:
Article: a piece of writing that is published with others in a collection, usually in a newspaper or magazine.
Background Information: general information about a subject that can help introduce someone to a new concept or topic.
Collections: a group of information sources kept together, such as books or articles in a library.
Discipline: a specific area of learning or knowledge.
Field: a course of study or area of knowledge.
Materials: text written for a specific purpose.
Research Paper: a piece of writing exploring a particular issue or subject.
Subject: the main topic of a paper, discussion, or field of study.
Tailored: adjusted or modified to fulfill particular needs.
Topic: a category or general area of interest.

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