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10626889713AlignmentCohesion 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 focus0
10626889714ArgumentClaim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence1
10626889715AssumptionA belief regarded as true and often unstated2
10626889716AuthorOne who creates work that conveys a perspective and can be examined3
10626889717BiasA personal belief, opinion, or value that may influence one's judgement perspective, or claim4
10626889718ClaimA statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective5
10626889719CodingA method for reducing data sets into categories or numbers for the purpose of analyzing emerging themes, patterns, or trends6
10626889720CommentaryDiscussion and analysis of evidence for the purpose of analyzing emerging themes, patterns, or trends7
10626889721Complex IssueIssue involving many perspectives8
10626889722ConcessionAcceptance of an opposing view9
10626889723ConclusionUnderstanding resulting from analysis of evidence10
10626889724ContextThe intent, audience, purpose, bias, background of a source11
10626889725ConventionsStylistic features of writing12
10626889726Counter-argumentAn opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence13
10626889727CredibilityThe degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy14
10626889728Cross-curricularGoes beyond the boundary of a single content area or discipline15
10626889729DeductiveType of reasoning that constructs general propositions supported with evidence16
10626889730EvidenceInformation used to support a claim17
10626889731FallacyEvidence or reasoning that is false18
10626889732FeasibleAble to complete with the time, resources, and processes available19
10626889733ImplicationPossible future effect/result20
10626889734InductiveType of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion21
10626889735InquiryA process for searching for seeking information22
10626889736InterdisciplinaryInvolving two or more areas of knowledge23
10626889737LensFilter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined24
10626889738LimitationA boundary or point at which an the argument is no longer valid25
10626889739Line of ReasoningArrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion26
10626889740LiteratureThe foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study27
10626889741Material CulturePhysical objects, resources, and spaces used for defining culture28
10626889742PerspectiveA point of view conveyed through an argument29
10626889743PlagiarismFailure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source30
10626889744Point Of ViewPosition or standpoint on a topic or issue31
10626889745Primary researchPlanning and implementation of an inquiry to gather firsthand data or information pertaining to a topic of interest32
10626889746Primary sourceAn original source33
10626889747QualificationA condition or exception34
10626889748QuantitativeHaving to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities35
10626889749RebuttalContrasting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence36
10626889750RefutationDisapproving an opposition by providing counter-evidence37
10626889751ReliabilityExtent something can be trusted to be accurate38
10626889752ResolutionAct of solving a problem or dispute39
10626889753Secondary ResearchThe process of gathering data or information about a topic of interest from previously published sources40
10626889754SolutionA means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue41
10626889755TextSomething composed (e.g., Articles, research studies) that conveys a perspective that can be examined42
10626889756ThesisA claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence43
10626889757ToneThe way in which an author expresses an attitude about his/her topic or subject through rhetorical choices44
10626889758TriangulationImplementing more than one research method to strengthen the depth of understanding and validity of findings45
10626889759Validity (Argument)The extent to which an argument or claim is logical46
10626889760Validity (Research)The extent to which the conclusions of an inquiry accurately address the variables. In other words a test is valid if it measures what it's supposed to.47
10626889761Vocal VarietyChanging vocal characteristics in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes48
10626889762WorkshoppingPresenting scholarly work to peers for feedback to inform or guide revisions49
10626889763QualitativeHaving to do with text, narrative, or descriptions50
10626889764Secondary sourceA commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source51

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