Vocabulary Glossary Flashcards
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.
Argument
A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence.
Assumption
A belief regarded as true and often unstated.
Author
The one who creates a work (e.g. article; research; study; foundational, literary, or philosophical text; speech; broadcast, or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined.
Bias
A personal opinion, belief or value that may influence one’s judgment, perspective, or claim.
Claim
A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective.
Commentary
Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships.
Complex Issue
Issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.
Concession
Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view.
Conclusion
Understanding the resulting from the analysis of evidence.
Context
The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference.
Conventions
The stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, mechanics).
Counterargument
An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.
Credibility
The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy.
Cross-Curricular
Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline.
Deductive
A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence.
Evidence
Information (e.g. data, quotations, excerpts from text) used as proof to support a claim or thesis.
Fallacy
Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error Implication- a possible future effect or result.
Inductive
A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion.
Inquiry
A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work.
Interdisciplinary
Involving two or more areas of knowledge.
Issue
Important problem for debate or discussion.
Limitation
A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid.
Line of Reasoning
Arrangement of claims and evidence that lead to a conclusion.
Literature
The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study.
Perspective
A point of view conveyed through an argument.
Plagiarism
Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source.
Point of View
A position or standpoint on a topic or issue.
Primary Source
An original source of information about a topic (e.g. study, artifact, data set, interview, article).
Qualification
A condition or exception.
Qualitative
Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions.
Quantitative
Having to do with numbers, amounts or quantities.
Rebuttal
Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence.
Refutation
Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims and counterevidence.
Reliability
The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate.
Resolution
The act of solving a problem or dispute.
Scaffolding
The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development.
Secondary Source
A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source, data, study, or artifacts.
Sequencing
The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex.
Solution
A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue.
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.
Thesis
A claim or position on an issue put forward and supported by evidence.
Tone
The way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices.
Validity
The extent to which an argument or claim is logical.
Vocal Variety
Changing vocal characteristics (e.g. pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes.
