study of contemporary issues Flashcards
(15 cards)
Refers to the period from 20th century up to the present
Contemporary World
Refers to the time between the 20th century and the present
Contemporary History
Refers to subjects, themes, or problems that affect the society that are being “talked about”
Issues
Refers to an event, idea, opinion, topic, or problem that is relevant and in public discourse in our community, our nation, or the world at present
Contemporary Issues
Analysis of Contemporary Issues
Significance and scope, evidence, perspective, connection, reflection, impact, action
Skills needed in the study of contemporary issues
Identifying primary and secondary sources, distinguishing fact from opinion, identifying bias, forming inferences, generalization, and conclusion
An original account of happenings that was written or made by the person who had experienced them
Primary Source
Primary sources
Diaries, Documents, Photos, Drawings, Speeches, Government reports, Letters, Witness reports
Interpretations based on the primary origin
Secondary sources
Secondary sources
Books Articles Biographies Survey results Commentaries News reports
An actual event, experience, or observation that really occurred and is supported by data or evidence
Fact
It refers to an idea, supposition, impression, or conjecture. It expresses the mind and ideas of a person regarding the expressed truth
Opinion
A thought-out theory or an educated guess about an issue
Inference
It involves a mental process where one connects information to make a summary statement
Generalization
A statement that describes relationship among data after careful study of knowledge
Conclusion
