week 6 Flashcards
1
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Textual evidence
A
is information stated in a given text that is used to support inferences, claims and assertions made by a student or researcher.
2
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Cite
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quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
3
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Supports
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bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
4
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Explicit
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stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
5
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inference
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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
6
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evidence
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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
7
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background knowledge
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information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem; “the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident
