Global Perspective

54 GP Glossary terms

active listening
verb
attentively trying to understand what someone says rather that passively hearing the word
Example: Coaching is really active listening.
en: lắng nghe tích cực
aim
noun
the purpose of shared outcome
Example: I started this business with the aim of making a profit. He fired at the target but his aim was off and he missed.
en: mục tiêu
analysis
noun
breaking down a global topic into issues and exploring causes and consequences of these issues
Example: He has had an acute analysis of the situation
en: phân tích
argument
noun
consists of a claim, the reasons for that claim and evidence to support the claim
Example: He found himself drawn, willy-nilly, into the argument.
en: tranh luận
bias
noun
a judgment based on a personal point of view, which may be unfair or could favour or be prejudiced against a certain side
Example: Employers must consider all candidates impartially and without bias.
en: Thiên kiến
cause
verb
the reason(s) why an event or situation happens
Example: The move would cause irreparable harm to the organization.
en: nguyên nhân
cite
verb
to refer to a text, book or author as evidence to help support an argument
Example: The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
en: trích dẫn
claim
verb
to refer to a text, book or author as evidence to help support an argument
Example: The driver claimed the right to a hearing.
en: reclamov
closed questions
verb
a question that often has a yes/no or or specific answer, often prompted by 'what' questions
Example: Are you feeling better today? May I use the bathroom? Is the prime rib a special tonight?
en: domande chiuse
collaboration
noun
working together with other
Example: The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.
en: collaborazione
communication
noun
a way to transfer information from one place to another, usually by speaking and writing
Example: There is no communication between these two places.
en: comunicazione
compromise
noun
to reach common argreement
Example: If you compromise you will have made a difference on a social level without compromising artistic integrity.
en: compromesso
conclusion
noun
sums up point made in a text
Example: The conclusion is the last sentence in your paragraph.
en: conclusione
consequence
noun
the result or effect of something that has happened
Example: The decrease in sales was a consequence of some bad publicity about the company.
en: conseguenza
double bar graph
noun
a bar graph that compares two sets of data
Example: A double bar graph is used to display two sets of data on the same graph.
en: grafico a doppia barra
evaluation
noun
identifying strengths and limitations/ weaknesses
Example: We've still got to carry out an evaluation of the results.
en: valutazione
evidence
noun
anything that can support or back up a claim
Example: The new evidence weakens the case against her.
en: prova
fact
noun
something that can be proven to be true
Example: We are examining the facts about global warming.
en: fatto
fake news
nouns
false information deliberately created to trick people into believing it is true
Example: There's so much fake news out there, I don't know who to trust anymore.
en: notizie false
feedback
noun
giving information to someone about something
Example: The company uses customer feedback to improve its products.
en: feedback
global perspective
noun
thinking about a situation or issue as it relates to the whole world
Example: Like it or not, it has become primary from a global perspective.
en: prospettiva globale
issue
noun
an important topic/sub-topic or problem for debate or discussion
Example: The party was divided on this issue.
en: problema
limitation
noun
usually something that is lacking or not done very well
Example: Even with this limitation the subject is too vast for us to enter into details.
en: limitazione
local perspective
noun
thinking about a situation or issue as it relates to a specific region or locality
Example: We simply need someone with a local perspective to assist us.
en: prospettiva locale
national
adjective
thinking about a situation or issue as it relates to a specific country
Example: Doing well in the Olympics is a matter of national pride.
en: nazionale
non-verbal
adjective
feedback that is not spoken, including nodding, learning forward and making eye contact
Example: The problem is that he expected you to understand his non-verbal communication.
en: non verbale
one-sided argument
verb
an argument that does not present all the evidence
Example: To blame the Single Market for the increase of harmful transport is a one sided argument.
en: argomento unilaterale
open-ended question
adverb
a question requiring a longer answer than yes/no; often prompted by 'why' or 'how'
Example: These are the best questions to ask if you have no specific question in mind, but still feel the need to have a reading. Some examples of open-ended questions are: "What should I know right now?" or, "What's something important that I'm over looking?"
en: Domanda a risposta a perta
opinion
noun
a viewpoint/idea that cannot be proven
Example: I received a mark which in my opinion seemed quite harsh.
en: opinione
outcome
noun
a product to achieve a specific aim
Example: The outcome is the final result of something, or the way things end up. When a team wins a game 2-1, this is an example of a winning outcome for the team.
en: risultato
paragraph
personal
adjective
what an individual thinks about a topic/ issue as a result of research findings
Example: His perspective was unique, unlike that of anyone else she'd ever met.
en: personale
personal strength
verb
something an individual is good at
Example: Enthusiasm. Trustworthiness. Creativity. Discipline. Patience. Respectfulness. Determination.
en: forza personale
perspective
nouns
a certain world view or way of looking at something
Example: By the time they reached the barn, she had a different perspective of the entire situation.
en: prospettiva
prediction
noun
a statement about what might happen in the future
Example: The carefully recorded prediction was verified by the siege of 1529.
en: sự dự đoán
primary research
questionnaire
noun
a way of gaining different opinions/ viewpoints to help develop a perspective, usually local about an issue, often to as primary of information responses given to the person who wrote questionnaire
Example: I am asking them through a very detailed questionnaire to survey all sites in their areas.
en: bảng câu hỏi
reasoning
noun
justification for something, e.g. a claim or argument, often introduced by 'because...'
Example: His reasoning was that they could afford the new furniture and it supported local businesses.
en: lý luận
reference
noun
details of a source of information, including the author, title, publication date, any website address and date the website was accessed
Example: She listed her former teacher as a reference when she applied for the job.
en: thẩm quyền giải quyết
reference list
noun
a list of all the sources of information researched and used in written work
en: danh sách tham khảo
reflection
noun
to think hard about something
Example: She was looking at her reflection in the mirror.
en: sự phản xạ
reflective learning
verb
to think hard about what you are learning
Example: Image result for reflection learning in a sentence Some strategies for reflective learning include discussing the material, stopping and thinking about what was said or read, and making an effort to apply the material to one's own life.
en: học phản xạ
reliable source of information
verb
a source that can be trusted to be true
Example: a source that can be trusted to be true
en: nguồn thông tin đáng tin cậy
research question
verb
a question that enables you to carry out research about a specific issue
Example: What effect does social media have on people's minds? What effect does daily use of Twitter have on the attention span of under-16s?
en: câu hỏi nghiên cứu
search engine
noun
a program on a computer that searches for and and identifies suitable information
Example: A search engine is a web-based tool that enables users to locate information on the World Wide Web.
en: máy tìm kiếm
shared outcome
noun
something produced as a team
Example: I never doubted the outcome.
en: kết quả được chia sẻ
source
noun
a place from which information can be obtained to inform a person about something
Example: Imagination is the source of creation.
en: nguồn
stakeholder
noun
someone with a vested interested in a topic/issue
Example: Anyone can make contributions into a stakeholder pension even if they have no earnings.
en: cổ đông
teamwork
noun
working with a group of people towards a shared outcome
Example: It is a good solid book about friendship and teamwork .
en: tinh thần đồng đội
text structure
noun
how the text is organized so that the reader can follow
Example: sequence/process, description, time order/chronology, proposition/support, compare/contrast, problem/solution, cause/effect, inductive/deductive, and investigation.
en: cấu trúc văn bản
topic-specific words
noun
words that are related to a main idea/topic
Example: sequence/process, description, time order/chronology, proposition/support, compare/contrast, problem/solution, cause/effect, inductive/deductive, and investigation.
en: từ cụ thể theo chủ đề
transition word
noun
words that help to link ideas together, e.g. finally , 'as you can see'
Example: Above all, most importantly, certainly
en: Từ chuyển tiếp
unreliable source
noun
a source that cannot be trusted to be true
Example: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was.
en: nguồn không đáng tin cậy
verbal feedback
noun
spoken feedback, including affirmation like i see, i know . sure and i understand
Example: "He gave me a lot of helpful feedback."
en: phản hồi bằng lời nói