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5258481320ArgumentA claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a like of reasoning and supported by evidence0
5258481321AssumptionA belief regarded as true and often unstated1
5258481322BiasA personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement, perspective, or claim2
5258481323ClaimA statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective3
5258481324CommentaryDiscussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships4
5258481325Complex issueIssues involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address them5
5258481326ConcessionAcknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view6
5258481327ConclusionUnderstanding resulting from analysis of evidence7
5258481328ConventionsThe stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, and mechanics)8
5258481329CounterargumentAn opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence9
5258481330CredibilityThe degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy10
5258481331Cross-curricularGoes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline11
5258481332DeductiveA type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases12
5258481333EvidenceInformation (e.g. data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis13
5258481334FallacyEvidence or reasoning that is false or in error14
5258481335ImplicationA possible future effect or result15
5258481336InductiveA type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion16
5258481337InquiryA process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge17
5258481338InterdisciplinaryInvolving two or more areas of knowledge18
5258481339IssueImportant problem for debate or discussion19
5258481340LensFilter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined20
5258481341LimitationA boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid21
5258481342Line of reasoningArrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion22
5258481343PerspectiveA point of view conveyed through an argument23
5258481344PlagiarismFailure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source24
5258481345Point of viewA position or standpoint on a topic or issue25
5258481346QualificationA condition or exception26
5258481347QualitativeHaving to do with text, narrative, or descriptions27
5258481348QuantitativeHaving to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities28
5258481349RebuttalContradicting an opposing perspective by proving alternate, more convincing evidence29
5258481350RefutationDisproving an opposing perspective by proving counterclaims or counter evidence30
5258481351ReliabilityThe extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate31
5258481352ResolutionThe act of solving a problem or dispute32
5258481353SolutionA means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue33
5258481354TextSomething 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 examined34
5258481355ThesisA claim or position on an issue or topic out forward and supported by evidence35
5258481356ToneThe way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices36
5258481357ValidityThe extent to which an argument or claim is logical37
5258481358Vocal varietyChanging vocal characteristics (e.g. pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes38
5258481359Supporting argumentSupports the main argument39
5258511289alignmentCohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.40
5258516334authorOne who creates a work (e.g., article; research study; foundation, literary, or philosophical text; speech, broadcast, or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined.41
5258640010contextThe intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference.42
5258656111primary sourceAn original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article)43
5258665694scaffoldingThe provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development44
5258669767secondary sourceA commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifacts45
5258691378sequencingthe organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex46

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