What is alignment?
Cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.
What is an argument?
A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence.
What is an assumption?
A belief regarded as true and often unstated.
Who is an 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.
What is bias?
A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgment, perspective, or claim.
What is a claim?
A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective.
What is commentary?
Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships.
What is a complex issue?
An issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.
What is a concession?
Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view.
What is a conclusion?
Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence.
What is context?
The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference.
What are conventions?
The stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics).
What is a counterargument?
An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.
What is credibility?
The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy.
What does cross-curricular mean?
Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline.
What is deductive reasoning?
A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases.
What is evidence?
Information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis.
What is a fallacy?
Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error.
What is generative artificial intelligence?
Tools that use predictive technology to produce new text, charts, images, audio, video, etc.
What is an implication?
A possible future effect or result.
What is inductive reasoning?
A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion.
What is inquiry?
A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work.
What is interdisciplinary?
Involving two or more areas of knowledge.
What is an issue?
An important problem for debate or discussion.
