| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perspective | The particular way a source views or understands a subject based on their background, interests, and expertise. |
| position | A stance or viewpoint on a subject that represents what someone believes or argues about an issue. |
| source material | Information, evidence, or ideas obtained from external sources such as texts, articles, or research that writers incorporate into their arguments. |
| synthesis | The process of combining and integrating multiple sources, arguments, and ideas into a cohesive argument that reflects consideration and explanation of others' perspectives. |
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| argument | A position or claim supported by reasoning and evidence presented to persuade an audience. |
| bias | A prejudice or inclination that prevents objective judgment, reflected in how completely a source considers alternative viewpoints. |
| credibility | The quality of being trustworthy and believable, established through the use of reliable evidence and sound reasoning. |
| evidence | Supporting details, examples, and information used to prove or defend a thesis. |
| limitations | Constraints or weaknesses that affect the reliability or applicability of evidence or sources. |
| position | A stance or viewpoint on a subject that represents what someone believes or argues about an issue. |
| reasoning | The logical thinking and explanations used to support and defend a thesis or claim. |
| reliability | The quality of a source being dependable and consistent in providing accurate information. |
| source | A text, document, or reference material that provides information used to support an argument. |
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| evidence | Supporting details, examples, and information used to prove or defend a thesis. |
| line of reasoning | The logical progression and connection of claims, evidence, and explanations that support an argument's main point. |
| thesis | The main, overarching claim a writer is seeking to defend or prove using reasoning supported by evidence. |
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| connotation | The emotional or associative meaning of a word beyond its literal definition, which can be positive, negative, or neutral. |
| perspective | The particular way a source views or understands a subject based on their background, interests, and expertise. |
| qualification | A limitation, condition, or modification that a writer adds to their original statement or position. |
| reconsideration | A writer's act of reconsidering or reassessing their perspective on a subject, often suggesting a change in thinking. |
| refinement | The process of improving, clarifying, or making more precise a writer's perspective or argument. |
| shifts in tone | Changes in the writer's attitude or emotional quality from one part of a text to another. |
| tone | The writer's attitude or feeling about a subject, conveyed through word choice and writing style. |
| word choice | The specific words a writer selects to convey meaning, which can reveal biases and influence how an audience perceives the writer's credibility. |
| writing style | The distinctive way a writer uses language, including sentence structure, vocabulary, and rhetorical devices, that contributes to tone. |