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Vocab 1-20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Argument (n) | An author’s perspective, expressed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence |
| Alignment (n) | Logical cohesion between the line of reasoning that makes up an argument |
| Assumption (n) | When an author takes for granted the belief that something is true |
| Bias (n) | A personal outlook that may influence an author’s perspective |
| Claim (n) | A declaration that something is true; one smaller part of a line of reasoning |
| Commentary (n) | Discussion by subject matter experts |
| Concession (n) | Acknowledgment of an opposing or different view |
| Context (n) | The larger environment or background of a source or issue |
| Conventions (n) | The basic rules of writing (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.) |
| Counterargument (n) | An opposing perspective, often followed by a rebuttal that explains the limitations of this perspective |
| Credibility (n) | The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy |
| Fallacy (n) | Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error |
| Implication (n) | A possible future effect or result |
| Inquiry (n) | A process for seeking truth through research |
| Interdisciplinary (adj) | Involving two or more areas of knowledge |
| Limitation (n) | A constraint; a realistic boundary for an argument |
| Line of Reasoning (n) | The arrangement of claims and evidence within a text that forms a larger argument |
| Primary Source (n) | An original source of information that provides firsthand information, offering a direct link to the topic |
| Secondary Source (n) | A commentary about a primary source that provides analysis or opinion |
| Plagiarism (n) | The failure to cite information taken from someone else |
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