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Argument

a claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence

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Assumption

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

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Author

one 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 examined

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Bias

a personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence ones judgment, perspective, or claim

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Claim

a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

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Commentary

discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships

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Complex issue

an issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it

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Concession

acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view

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Conclusion

understanding resulting from analysis of evidence

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Context

the intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference

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Conventions

the stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics)

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Counterargument

an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence

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Credibility

the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

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Cross-curricular

goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline

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Deductive

a type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported by evidence or cases

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Evidence

information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis

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Fallacy

evidence or reasoning that is false or in error Implication-a possible future effect or result

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Inductive

a type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion

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Inquiry

a process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work

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Interdisciplinary

involving two or more areas of knowledge

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Issue

important problem for debate or discussion

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Lens

filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

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Limitation

a boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid

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Line of reasoning

arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

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Literature

the foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study

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Perspective

a point of view conveyed through an argument

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Plagiarism

failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source

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Point of view

a position or standpoint on a topic or issue

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Primary source

an original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article)

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Qualify/Qualification

to define the parameters or limitations of an idea; a condition or exception

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Qualitative

having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions 32

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Quantitative

having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantaties

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Rebuttal

contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence

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Refutation

disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence

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Reliability

the extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

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Resolution

the act of solving a problem or dispute

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Secondary source

a commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifacts

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Solution

a means of answer a question or addressing a problem or issue

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Text

something composed (e.g., articles; research studies; foundational literary, and philosophical texts; speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; artistic works and performances) that conveys a perspective and can be examined

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Thesis

a claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence

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Tone

the way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices

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Validity

the extent to which an argument or claim is logical

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Vocal variety

changing vocal characteristics (e.g., pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes

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