1.5 Continuity/Change & Scholarly Writing

claim

a statement or assertion that is maintained or argued, often requiring evidence to support its validity in scholarly writing

evidence

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid; it is essential for establishing credibility and persuasion

logic

the systematic study of valid reasoning and sound judgment, often involving the principles of deduction and induction

reasoning

the process of drawing conclusions from premises or evidence, often guided by logic to reach valid arguments

thesis

the main idea that is supported by evidence and reasoning in order to persuade the audience; it serves as a statement of purpose or argument in scholarly writing

continuity

the consistent existence of something over time, often highlighting stability amid change

change

the process of transformation, which can involve variations in character, quantity, or structure over time