A Good Research Paper Does Not Merely Collect and Repeat

question 27

Short Answer

A good research paper does not merely collect and repeat the information contained in these sources.Serious research involves a process whereby the writer gathers information and ideas that may support and contest the working __________.

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Definitions:

Osceola

was a prominent leader of the Seminole people in Florida, known for his resistance against US forces during the Second Seminole War in the early 19th century.

Tariff of 1828

Known as the "Tariff of Abominations" by its critics, it was a protective tariff passed by Congress to protect industry in the northern United States, which adversely affected the southern economy.

Abomination

Something that causes disgust or hatred, often used in moral or religious contexts.

Peggy Eaton

A central figure in the Petticoat Affair, a 1830s scandal that affected the cabinet of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.