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Cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of
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of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus
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A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by
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A belief regarded as true and often unstated
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One who creates a work (e.g., article; research study; foundational, literary, or philosophical text; speech,
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or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined
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A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgment, perspective, or claim
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A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective
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Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe
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and/or explain relationships
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Issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it
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Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view
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Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence
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The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or
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The stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics)
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An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence
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The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy
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Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline
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A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases
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Information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis
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Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error
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A possible future effect or result
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A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion
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A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic
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Involving two or more areas of knowledge
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Important problem for debate or discussion
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Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined
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A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid
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of reasoning — Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion
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— The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study
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— A point of view conveyed through an argument
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— Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source
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of view — A position or standpoint on a topic or issue
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source — An original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article)
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— A condition or exception
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— Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions
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— Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities
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— Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence
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— Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence
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— The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate
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— The act of solving a problem or dispute
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— The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development
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source — A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions,
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interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifacts
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— The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex
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A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue
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Something composed (e.g., articles; research studies; foundational, literary, and philosophical texts;
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and personal accounts; artistic works and performances) that conveys a perspective and
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A claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence
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The way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical
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The extent to which an argument or claim is logical
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Changing vocal characteristics (e.g., pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey
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or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes
