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This glossary indexes frequently used research terms. Glossary entries come from different sources: imports, and manual entries by users. The first bulk of glossaries was imported directly from the book Exploring educational research literacy. Others are manually added by different users over time.

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learning analytics

Learning analytics is a technique that uses data analysis to improve teaching and learning practices in online learning environments.

learning strategy

A learning strategy is an individual’s way of organizing and using a particular set of skills in order to learn content or accomplish other tasks more effectively and efficiently in school as well as in non-academic settings (Schumaker & Deshler, 1992). (Source)

Literacy

Generally speaking, the ability to read. Most often used to describe the art of reading skillfully.

Literature Review

That part of an article where prior research is presented to support the Research Argument and shape the Research Question.