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| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| objectivity |
Taking a position according to the facts only and not letting personal opinion factor in. |
| observation |
A fact or instance you have noticed in your results. |
| open questions |
Questions which encourage a response other than ‘yes’ or ‘no’. |
| opinion |
A personal view or judgement about something, which may or may not be based on fact or knowledge. |
| original work |
Work that has been researched, planned and written in a new way. |
| outline plan |
A process of writing down what you know, what you think the main issues are, your questions and what you still need to find out. |