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5920981537alignmentCohesion 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
5920989219argumentA claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence1
5920996242assumptionA belief regarded as true and often unstated2
5920996243authorOne 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 examined3
5920998667biasA personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement, perspective, or claim4
5921004472claimA statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective5
5921004473commentaryDiscussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships6
5921009235complex issueIssue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it7
5921010976concessionAcknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view8
5921032346conclusionUnderstanding resulting from analysis of evidence9
5921147345contextThe intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference10
5921149174conventionsThe stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics)11
5921155136counterargumentAn opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence12
5921157955credibilityThe degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy13
5921161471cross-curricularGoes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area of discipline14
5921163813deductiveA type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases15
5921169075evidenceInformation (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis16
5921169077fallacyEvidence or reasoning that is false or in error17
5921171833implicationA possible future effect or result18
5921174369inductiveA type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that leads to a logical conclusion19
5921177632inquiryA process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work20
5921181434interdisciplinaryInvolving two or more areas of knowledge21
5921336886issueImportant problem for debate or discussion22
5921343386lensFilter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined23
5921345732limitationA boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid24
5921349063line of reasoningArrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion25
5921351438literatureThe foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study26
5921353415perspectiveA point of view conveyed through an argument27
5921355405plagiarismFailure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source28
5921358101point of viewA position or standpoint on a topic issue29
5921361713primary sourceAn original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article)30
5921365068qualificationA condition or exception31
5921367734qualitativeHaving to do with text, narrative, or descriptions32
5921369925quantitativeHaving to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities33
5921372512rebuttalContradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence34
5921372513refutationDisproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence35
5921407034reliabilityThe extent which something can be trusted to be accurate36
5921408847resolutionThe act of solving a problem or dispute37
5921413332scaffoldingThe provision of temporary structured support for students to aid in skill development38
5921418201secondary sourceA commentary about one or more primary source that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source, data, study, or artifacts39
5921420840sequencingThe organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex40
5921423051solutionA means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue41
5921425646textSomething composed (e.g., articles; research studies; foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; artistic works and performances) that convey a perspective and can be examined42
5921428483thesisA claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence43
5921430786toneThe way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices44
5921433372validityThe extent to which an argument or claim is logical45
5921433373vocal varietyChanging vocal characteristics (e.g., pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes46

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