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Seminar vocab terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alignment | cohesion between the focus of inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus |
| argument | a claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through line of reasoning and supported by evidence |
| assumption | a belief regarded as true and often unstated |
| author | the 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 |
| 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 which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships |
| complex issue | issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it |
| concession | acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view |
| conclusion | understanding the results from the analysis of evidence |
| context | the intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference |
| conventions | the stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, mechanics) |
| counterargument | an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence |
| credibility | the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy |
| cross-curricular | goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline |
| deductive | a type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence |
| evidence | information (e.g. data, quotations, excerpts from text) used as proof to support a claim or thesis |
| 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 |
| interdisciplinary | involving two or more areas of knowledge |
| issue | important problem for debate or discussion |
| inquiry | a process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work |
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