Summer Vocab Flashcards
Line of reasoning
Arrangement of claims and evidence that lead to a conclusion.
Cross-curricular
Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline.
Implication
A possible future effect or result.
Solution
A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue.
Issue
Important problem for debate or discussion.
Evidence
Information (e.g. data, quotations, excerpts from the texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis.
Thesis
A claim or position on an issue put forward and supported by evidence.
Qualitative
Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions.
Literature
The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study.
Perspective
A point of view conveyed through an argument.
Inductive
A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that led to a logical conclusion.
Argument
A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through line of reasoning and supported by evidence.
Inquiry
A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work.
Lens
A filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined.
Scaffolding
The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development.
Bias
A personal opinion, belief or value that may influence one’s judgement, perspective, or claim.
Sequencing
The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex.
Alignment
Cohesion between the focus of inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.
Limitation
A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid.
Context
The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference.
Fallacy
Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error.
Counterargument
An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.
Reliability
The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate.
Point of view
A position or standpoint on a topic or issue.
Author
The one who creates a work (e.g. article; research; study; foundational, literacy, or philosophical text; speech; broadcast, or personal account; artistic work, or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined.
Concession
Acknowledgement or acceptance of an opposing or different view.
Claim
A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective.
Plagiarism
Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source.
Conclusion
Understanding the resulting from the analysis of evidence.
Refutation
Disapproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims and counterevidence.
Credibility
The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy.
Qualification
A condition or exception.
Commentary
Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships.
Rebuttal
Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence.
Conventions
The stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, mechanics)
Deductive
A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence.
Primary source
An original source of information about a topic (e.g. study, artifact, data set, interview, article).
Tone
T/he way in which an author expresses and attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices.
Secondary source
A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation of the primary source, data, study, or artifacts.
Vocal variety
Changing vocal characteristics (e.g. pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes.
Resolution
The act of solving a problem or dispute.
Interdisciplinary
Involving two or more areas of knowledge.
Validity
The extent to which an argument or claim is logical.
Complex issue
Issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.
Text
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.
