Glossary Flashcards
Alignment
Cohesion between:
Focus of inquiry
Method of Collecting Information
Process of Analysis
Conclusions
Argument
Claim or perspective that contains line of reasoning and is supported by evidence
Assumption
A belief regarded as true and often unstated
Author
One who creates work that conveys a perspective
Bias
A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgement/perspective/claim
Claim
A statement about an issue that provides perspective
Commentary
Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim
Complex Issues
Issue involving many factors or perspectives that must be understood to address it
Concession
Acknolegement/acceptance of an opposing view
Conclusion
Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence
Context
Intent or background of a source
Conventions
The stylistic feature of writing
Counterargument
An opposing perspective or theory supported by evidence
Credibility
The degree of which a source is believable/trustworthy
Cross-Cirricular
Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area
