ENGL Comp 2

hypothesis

testable prediction

scientific law

usually equations describes patterns in nature

fact

A basic statement established by observation or experiment, accepted as true for practical purposes.

Scientific theory

A well supported explanation of natural phenomena going beyond specific observations. 

Analysis

Breaking down complex parts into smaller parts to study the relationship between one and another

summary

condensing large information into only the essentials

evaluation

To judge the value

synthesis

Combining two or more pieces together to create a new point

judgment

To form conclusions drawn from facts

testimony

Info from Director expert witnesses

evidence type

Verifiable info that can't be disputed

personal observation

Personal insights from own experience

descriptive essay

creating a vivid image

narrative essay

storytelling to present a sequence of events or experiences

expository

Explaining or informing

persuasive mode

influences audiences emotions values or beliefs to adopt writers perspective

argumentative mode

Persuade audience by presenting well recent case with evidence

end

where is the thesis located