Glossary (R)

An explanation or justification for an argument or point of view.
see also argument; evidence; line of reasoning

Full details of the source of text, ideas or information, which allows the reader to refer to the original material. 
see also document; plagiarism; source

A list that gives full details for each of the sources you have cited in your work.
see source
compare bibliography

A standard way of giving acknowledgement to other people's work (references), such as the Harvard system (author–date system) or the Vancouver system (numerical system).
see also Harvard system; Vancouver system

The process of looking back at your methods, achievements and attitudes and working out for yourself what you do well, and what may need to be improved.

This term can refer to all kinds of reflective logs, blogs, diaries, journals and notes. It is a space in which you can develop and record your thoughts.

The write-up of a research project usually including an introduction, hypothesis, the method used, results, conclusions and recommendations, references and bibliography.
compare case study; essay
see also conclusion; evidence; line of reasoning

This is to be typical of, or the same as others in a larger group of people or things.
Example: If your views/opinions speak for all people on a project then those views/opinions are representative of all the people who worked on said project.

Work that is carried out to find new facts or to collect existing information about a subject.
Example: before starting an essay on a specific topic you would normally research the topic to collect the existing information about it and see if you can find anything new to add to the topic.

The methods a student will use to conduct research, including the information and data required and the way the data will be collected.

A piece of work carried out under the guidance of your tutor but researched, designed, organised and put into practice by you.

Your overall plan for approaching the project and bringing it to completion. Having a strategy means knowing how you will plan, design, research, analyse and write up your project.

The process of revisiting course material that you have already covered.
see also revision timetable

A plan which can help a student to ensure that they cover the required number of topics during their revision.
see also plan; revision