U1L1: Historical and Research Terms

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argument

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the position that researchers take on a particular topic, based on the evidence they have gathered

giving reasons why you agree or disagree

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bias

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a personal leaning or preference for a particular outlook

to think your own way is more correct

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chronology

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the order in which events occur or the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur

when things happen in order

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compelling question

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a question that does not have a simple or direct answer, but requires thought and investigation to answer

takes two or more sources to answer

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evidence

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information that can be used to prove a statement or support a conclusion

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historical interpretation

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the process of finding the meaning or significance of historical events

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inquiry

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In history, the process of exploring the answers to questions about a certain time and place.

also known as research

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point of view

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a person's way of thinking about or approaching a subject, shaped by their character, experience, culture, and history

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primary source

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a document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred

created by a person who saw or experienced an event

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public policy

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the laws and regulations that determine how problems are solved in response to social issues

a plan made that helps the community solve local issues