A complete list of all the vocab needed for seminar
Argument
A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence
Assumption
A belief regarded as true and often unstated
Bias
A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgment, perspective, or claim
Claim
A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective
Commentary
Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim that may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships
Concession
Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view
Conclusion
Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence
Context
The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference
Counterargument
An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.
Credibility
The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy
Deductive
A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases
Fallacy
Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error.
Implication
A possible future effect or result
Inductive
A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion
Inquiry
A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work
Limitation
A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid
Lens
Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined
Line of Reasoning
Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion
Perspective
A point of view conveyed through an argument
Point of View
A position or standpoint on a topic or issue
Quantitative
Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities
Qualitative
Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions
Rebuttal
Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence
Refutation
Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence