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| 14735396106 | Argument | A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a like of reasoning and supported by evidence | 0 | |
| 14735396107 | Assumption | A belief regarded as true and often unstated | 1 | |
| 14735396108 | Bias | A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement, perspective, or claim | 2 | |
| 14735396109 | Claim | A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective | 3 | |
| 14735396110 | Commentary | Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships | 4 | |
| 14735396111 | Complex issue | Issues involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address them | 5 | |
| 14735396112 | Concession | Acknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view | 6 | |
| 14735396113 | Conclusion | Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence | 7 | |
| 14735396114 | Conventions | The stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, and mechanics) | 8 | |
| 14735396115 | Counterargument | An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence | 9 | |
| 14735396116 | Credibility | The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy | 10 | |
| 14735396117 | Cross-curricular | Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline | 11 | |
| 14735396118 | Deductive | A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases | 12 | |
| 14735396119 | Evidence | Information (e.g. data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis | 13 | |
| 14735396120 | Fallacy | Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error | 14 | |
| 14735396121 | Implication | A possible future effect or result | 15 | |
| 14735396122 | Inductive | A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion | 16 | |
| 14735396123 | Inquiry | A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge | 17 | |
| 14735396124 | Interdisciplinary | Involving two or more areas of knowledge | 18 | |
| 14735396125 | Issue | Important problem for eevate or discussion | 19 | |
| 14735396126 | Lens | Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined. All topics can be examined through all lenses. | 20 | |
| 14735396127 | Limitation | A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid | 21 | |
| 14735396128 | Line of reasoning | Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion | 22 | |
| 14735396129 | Perspective | A point of view conveyed through an argument. | 23 | |
| 14735396130 | Plagiarism | Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source | 24 | |
| 14735396131 | Point of view | A position or standpoint on a topic or issue | 25 | |
| 14735396132 | Qualification | A condition or exception | 26 | |
| 14735396133 | Qualitative | Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions | 27 | |
| 14735396134 | Quantitative | Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities | 28 | |
| 14735396135 | Rebuttal | Contradicting an opposing perspective by proving alternate, more convincing evidence | 29 | |
| 14735396136 | Refutation | Disproving an opposing perspective by proving counterclaims or counter evidence | 30 | |
| 14735396137 | Reliability | The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate | 31 | |
| 14735396138 | Resolution | The act of solving a problem or dispute | 32 | |
| 14735396139 | Solution | A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue | 33 | |
| 14735396140 | 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 | 34 | |
| 14735396141 | Thesis | A claim or position on an issue or topic out forward and supported by evidence | 35 | |
| 14735396142 | Tone | The way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices | 36 | |
| 14735396143 | Validity | The extent to which an argument or claim is logical | 37 | |
| 14735396144 | Vocal variety | Changing vocal characteristics (e.g. pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes | 38 | |
| 14735396145 | Supporting argument | Supports the main argument | 39 | |
| 14735407198 | Stakeholder | A person or organization with an interest in a particular place or issue. | 40 |
