Unit 1 Vocab Quiz - 6th period

What is the process of examining the “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” and “why” of a document called?

• Contextualizing

• Corroboration

• Sourcing

• Close reading

What does contextualizing involve?

• Taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where the document was produced

• Comparing different sources to gain a more accurate account of the past

• Critically examining significant details and language patterns of a text

• Telling stories that rely on written records

What is historical context?

• An opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document

• The personal attributes and life experiences of an author

• The circumstances of the time in which an event occurred

• Telling stories that rely on written records

What does narration involve?

• Telling stories that rely on written records

• The action of explaining the meaning of something

• A reason or justification given for an action or belief

• The ability to make considered decisions

What is an explanation?

• Telling stories that rely on written records

• The action of explaining the meaning of something

• A reason or justification given for an action or belief

• The ability to make considered decisions

What does judgment refer to?

• Telling stories that rely on written records

• The action of explaining the meaning of something

• A reason or justification given for an action or belief

• The ability to make considered decisions

What is bias?

• Telling stories that rely on written records

• The action of explaining the meaning of something

• A reason or justification given for an action or belief

• Favoritism towards one way of thinking

What does "credibility" refer to?

• Information based on sound logic

• Being able to trust and believe a source

• Inclusion of factual information

• Desired outcome of communication

What does "claim" refer to?

• Information based on sound logic

• Being able to trust and believe a source

• Inclusion of factual information

• A statement or argument supported by evidence

Which term refers to information based on sound logic?

• Credibility

• Accuracy

• Validity

• Purpose