Summer Vocab

Question 1

Alignment

Answer 1

cohesion between the focus of inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of informaton, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of the focus

Question 2

Argument

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Assumption

Answer 3

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

Question 4

Author

Answer 4

the one who creates a work (e.g. article’ research; study; foundational, literary, or philosophical text; speech; broadcastm, or personal account; artistic work or performance that conveys a perspective and can be examined.

Question 5

Bias

Answer 5

a personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgement, perspective, or claim

Question 6

Claim

Answer 6

a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

Question 7

Commentary

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Complex Issue

Answer 8

issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.

Question 9

Concession

Answer 9

acknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view

Question 10

Conclusion

Answer 10

understanding the resulting from the analysis of evidence.

Question 11

Context

Answer 11

the intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source

Question 12

Conventions

Answer 12

the stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, mechanics)

Question 13

Counterargument

Answer 13

an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence

Question 14

Credibility

Answer 14

the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

Question 15

Cross-curricular

Answer 15

goes beyond the traditional boundaries of a single content area or dicipline

Question 16

Deductive

Answer 16

a type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported by evidence

Question 17

Evidence

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Fallacy

Answer 18

evidence or reasoning that is false or in error

Question 19

Implication

Answer 19

a possible future effect or result

Question 20

Inductive

Answer 20

a type of reasoning that presents cases of evidence that lead to a logical conclusion

Question 21

Inquiry

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Interdisciplinary

Answer 22

involving two or more areas of knowledge

Question 23

Issue

Answer 23

important problem for debate or discussion

Question 24

Lens

Answer 24

a filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

Question 25

Limitation

Answer 25

a boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid

Question 26

Line of Reasoning

Answer 26

arrangement of claims and evidence that lead to a conclusion

Question 27

Literature

Answer 27

the foundational and current texts of a field or dicipline of study

Question 28

Perspective

Answer 28

a pint of view conveyed through an argument

Question 29

Plagiarism

Answer 29

failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source

Question 30

Point of View

Answer 30

a position or standpoint on a topic or issue

Question 31

Primary Source

Answer 31

an original source of information about a topic (e.g. study, artifact, data set, interview, article)

Question 32

Qualification

Answer 32

a condition or exception

Question 33

Qualitative

Answer 33

having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions

Question 34

Rebuttal

Answer 34

contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence

Question 35

Refutation

Answer 35

disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims and counterevidence

Question 36

Reliability

Answer 36

the extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

Question 37

Resolution

Answer 37

the act of solving a problem or dispute

Question 38

Scaffolding

Answer 38

the provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development

Question 39

Secondary Source

Answer 39

a commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source, data, study, or artifacts

Question 40

Sequencing

Answer 40

the organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex

Question 41

Solution

Answer 41

a means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue

Question 42

Text

Answer 42

something composed (e.g. articles; research studies; foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; speeches; broadcasts, and personal accounts; artistic works and performances) that conveys a perspective and can be examined

Question 43

Thesis

Answer 43

a claim or position on an issue put forward and supported by evidence

Question 44

Tone

Answer 44

the way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices

Question 45

Validity

Answer 45

the extent to which an argument or claim is logical

Question 46

Vocal Variety

Answer 46

changing vocal characteristics (e.g. pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes