Glossary Words 1

Question 1

Argument

Answer 1

A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence

Question 2

Claim

Answer 2

A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

Question 3

Commentary

Answer 3

Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships

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Credibility

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The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

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Evidence

Answer 5

Information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis

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Inquiry

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A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work

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Interdisciplinary

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Involving two or more areas of knowledge

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Issue

Answer 8

Important problem for debate or discussion

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Lens

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Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

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Line of reasoning

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Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

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Perspective

Answer 11

A point of view conveyed through an argument

Question 12

Point of view

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A position or standpoint on a topic or issue

Question 13

Reliability

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The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

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Validity

Answer 14

The extent to which an argument or claim is logical