Intro stuff Flashcards
Evaluate
Assess something by weighing the strengths and weaknesses.
State
Define or give the value of something (does not require explanation)
Explain
State and then give reasons or causes (2-3 sentences)
Examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the interrelationships of the issue
Interrelationships: The way in which two or more things/people are connected and affect one another.
Analyse
Break down in order to find the essential elements or structure
Suggest
Propose a solution, hypothesi or other possible answer
What should you never say in answer to “To what extent”
Don’t say “to a great extent” or “to a limited extent” in your thesis
How to analyze graphs?
Use PEA
What are the patterns?
What are the extremes?
What are the anomalies?
How to analyze infographics?
Use OPCVL
Origin - who created it? When? Where?
Purpose - why was it made? Why an inforgraphic? Indended audience?
Content- What does it say?
Value - How is it useful? How does the piece refect the circumstances? Controversies/events? Authors perspectives?
Limitations - Where is it confusing? Is it accurate? What can we not tell from the document? What does it leave out? What is purposefully omitted?
Physical Factors
Anything created or caused by nature.
Bodies of water, mountains, valleys
Human Factors
Anything created or caused by humans
Transportation systems, infrastructure, businesses, service industries, healthcare, education
Case study examples of physical factors.
China - High elevation where nobody wants to live in
Climate in north is dry, so nobody can grow stuff, thus making it so no food can grow.
Because the climate is humid subtropical near beijing (large city), more people live there
Austrialia - giant desert where nobody really lives in
Case study examples of human factors
China - Urbanization causes the population density to be very high, making it difficult for people to get around. Areas around Southeastern china have more cities and structures making it more dense.
