GP vocabulary

Which of the following is a false statement?

• seem and appear often indicate an opinion

• If someone uses the verb claim we should look for supporting evidence

• The phrase 'it's a fact that............' always indicates something is true.

• A valid argument usually consists of opinions supported by facts.

Which of the following is always factually correct?

• a definition of a word from a reputable dictionary

• a statistic

• a study conducted by a university

• a report published by an NGO

"If we increase public transport that uses clean energy, people can stop using cars and reduce pollution."

This argument lacks ..........

• a thesis

• examples/evidence

• a premise

• a prediction

The writer's main argument is based on the ___________ that all people should be treated equally.

• evidence

• premise

• example

• reason

When you tell the reader where you got some information for your report, this is called...

• providing a citation/reference

• developing an argument

• stating your thesis

• stating your main premise

Another word for a basic idea on which an argument/opinion is founded is ...............

• proof

• rejection

• premise

• data

Value judgements usually contain the following verbs...

• like / hate / enjoy

• must / can't / should / shouldn't

• claim / reject / propose

• highlight / support

The team project component that requires students to explore the challenges, describe the goals and examine the roles of each team member in the production of your outcome is called the...

• explanation

• outcome

• individual report

• reflection

"Studying culture is important because it increases understanding between people from different parts of the world."

• This argument is justified

• This argument is not justified

• This is not an argument

• This is not a valid argument

Justifying an argument usually involves.......

• giving an example to support your argument and stating why this proves your point

• contradicting the argument

• changing the argument

• agreeing with the argument