This glossary contains the words that were used continuously in the book that may be difficult to comprehend for the reader.
Active Listening
Verb
Attentively trying to understand what someone says rather than passively hearing the words
Example: Ellen doesn't bother listening, she needs to practice her active learning and ask more questions during the presentation!
fr: Écoute active
Aim
Noun
The purpose of a shared outcome
Example: Her aim in the case of meeting him was to have a formal meeting for the company's leadership, now it has entirely changed.
fr: objective
Analysis
Noun
Breaking down a global topic into issues and exploring causes and consequences of these issues
Example: An analysis is an important factor of a detective's job before a crime scene.
fr: Analyse
Argument
Noun
Consists of a claim, the reasons for that claim, and evidence to support the claim
Example: An argument is brought out in order to prove one's point.
fr: Argument
Bias
Noun
A judgement based on a personal point of view, which may be unfair or could favour or be prejudiced against a certain side
Example: It isn't unfair to have a bias, however, it is unfair to force your bias on others.
fr: Biais
Cause
Noun
The reason(s) why an event or situation happens
Example: The cause of climate change is "human activity".
fr: Causer
Cite
Verb
To refer to a text, book or author as evidence to help support an argument
Example: She has been trying to cite the supported text for a moment now, and there hasn't been a good outcome.
fr: Citer
Claim
Noun
A statement or an assertion that something that is true
Example: The doctor claims that his medicine can cure any mild illness.
fr: Réclamer
Closed Question
Noun
A question that often has a yes//no or specific answer, often prompted by 'what' questions
Example: The interviewer had only been asking the interns closed questions, they answer them with ease.
fr: Question fermée
Collaboration
Verb
Working together with others
Example: A natural leader has natural collaboration skills.
fr: Collaboration
Communication
Noun
A way to transfer information from one place to another, often prompted by 'what' questions
Example: Digital messaging has extended the boundaries of communication.
fr: (la) Communication
Compromise
Verb
To reach common agreement
Example: The first, simple key to disband an argument, is to compromise.
fr: Faire des compromis
Conclusion
Noun
Sums up a point made in a text
Example: At the end of an informative text, there often comes a solution.
fr: Conclusion
Consequence
Noun
The result or effect of something that has happened
Example: Your parents tell you, when you do something bad, there comes a consequence.
fr: Conséquence
Double Bar Graph
Noun
A bar graph that compares two sets of data
Example: The double bar graph indicates that the sales of the red hats, are higher than the white hats.
fr: Graphique à barres doubles
Evaluation
Verb
Identifying strengths and limitation/weaknesses
Example: She used evaluation to inform from the information from two books.
fr: Évaluation
Evidence
Noun
Anything that can support or back up a claim
Example: Evidence was crucial to prove the innocence of that man.
fr: Preuve
Fact
Noun
Something that can be proven to be true
Example: It is a fact that smoking is bad your health.
fr: Fait
Fake News
Noun
False information deliberately created to trick people into believing it is true
Example: The media often spreads fake news to catch our attention.
fr: Fausses nouvelles
Feedback
Noun
Giving information to someone about something
Example: Critics usually give negative feedback about a movie/book.
fr: Retour d'information
Global Perspective
Noun
Thinking about a situation or issue as it relates to the whole world
Example: World leaders must have a global perspective to see the world as a whole.
fr: Perspective globale
Issue
Noun
An important topic/ sub-topic or problem for debate or discussion
Example: The teacher is having an issue with her computer software.
fr: Problème
Limitation
Noun
Usually something that is lacking or not done very well
Example: One of the limitations to being a lawyer is having to go to law school, that is very difficult.
fr: Limitation
Local Perspective
Noun
Thinking about a situation or issue as It relates to a specific region or locality
Example: From a rural area, it is important to inhabit your local perspective, or in any specific living environments.
fr: Perspective locale
National Perspective
Noun
Thinking about a situation or issue as it related to a specific country
Example: As a country, everyone should unite together and share a diverse national perspective as one.
fr: Perspective nationale
Non-verbal feedback
Noun
Feedback that is not spoken, including nodding, leaning forward and making eye contact
Example: Non-verbal feedback is just as important as Verbal feedback. One may need the attention of non-verbal feedback in order to gain enough approval of a given situation.
fr: Rétroaction non verbale
One-sided Argument
Noun
An argument that does not present all the evidence
Example: One should not attend in a one-sided argument, it is untrusting.
fr: Argument unilatéral
Open-ended Question
Noun
A question requiring a longer answer than yes/no; often prompted by 'why' or 'how'
Example: The long, open-ended questions are at the back of the page, make sure to answer them in full sentences.
fr: Question ouverte
Opinion
Noun
A viewpoint/idea that cannot be proven
Example: Everyone should share their opinions on the table.
fr: Avis
Outcome
Noun
A product to achieve a specific aim
Example: The outcome of the race was unpredictable since all the teams were such great runners.
fr: Résultat
Paragraph
Noun
Usually presents a claim, reasoning and evidence
Example: The writing exam forced us to write in paragraphs, or else, you lose your mark for format.
fr: Paragraphe
Personal Perspective
Noun
What an individual thinks about a topic/issue as a result of research findings
Example: It can be different from how you and everyone view your personal perspective.
fr: Point de vue personnel
Personal Strength
Noun
Something an individual is good at
Example: Everyone has a personal strength, it could be intelligence, personality, or appearance.
fr: Force personnelle
Perspective
Noun
A certain world view or way of looking at something
Example: From her perspective, she thinks that he is manipulating the group.
fr: Perspective
Prediction
Noun
A statement of what might happen in the future
Example: Her prediction to the game was correct, in return, she earned an extra 500 hundred dollars.
fr: Prédiction
Primary Research
Noun
The method for collecting data that has not been collected before and is collected directly from individuals, groups of people, or research observations
Example: It is important to conduct primary research in order to continue investigating your material.
fr: Recherche primaire
Questionaire
Noun
A way of gaining different opinions/viewpoints to help develop a perspective, usually a local perspective about an issue, often referred to as a primary source of information as response are given directly to the person who wrote the questionnaire
Example: The group developed an online questionnaire to text people's view on plastic pollution and their effort.
fr: Questionnaire
Reasoning
Noun
Justification for something, e.g. a claim or argument, often introduced by 'because...'
Example: The student's reasoning to their late arrival must be conceived as reasonable by the form teacher.
fr: Raisonnement
Reference
Noun
Details of a source of information, including the author, title, publication date, any website address and date the website was accessed
Example: You may use your textbook as an educational reference to this grade's test.
fr: Référence
Reference List
Noun
A list of all the sources of information researched and used in written work
Example: Reference Lists are often given to people in need of a therapist of therapists.
fr: Liste de référence
Reflection
Noun
To think hard about something
Example: The principal told the kids in detention to reflect on what they've done.
fr: Réflexion
Reflective Learning
Noun
To think hard about what you are learning
Example: The teacher taught the students how to silently conduct reflective learning.
fr: Apprentissage réflexif
Reliable source of information
Noun
A source that can be trusted to be true
Example: The inspector surveys the reliable source of information appropriate for our schools to take the information for studying.
fr: Source d'information fiable
Research
Noun
A way of collecting information
Example: It is important to do your research to understand/judge a certain topic.
fr: Recherche
Research Question
Noun
A question that enables you to carry out research about a specific issue
Example: Research questions are often asked by many people during a study to find breakthroughs.
fr: Question de recherche
Search engine
Noun
A program on a computer that searches for and identifies suitable information
Example: Google is a famous known search engine.
fr: Moteur de recherche
Secondary Research
Noun
The method of collecting data from existing/ published sources of information
Example: Secondary research has given us an example to study for extra lessons, from existing papers.
fr: Recherche secondaire
Shared outcome
Noun
Something produced as a team
Example: A shared outcome can only be made through a team/group.
fr: Résultat partagé
Source
Noun
A place from which information can be obtained to inform a person about something
Example: The source coming from the gossip, was from the victim themself.
fr: (La) source
Stakeholder
Noun
Someone with a vested interest in a topic/issue.
Example: Anyone can make contributions into a stakeholder pension even if they have no earnings.
fr: Partie prenante
Teamwork
Noun
Working with a group of people towards a shared outcome
Example: Teamwork is very important since you will need to work together with your friends to complete important tasks.
fr: Travail en équipe
Text structure
Noun
How the text is organised so that the reader can follow it
Example: The text structure was very organized, allowing the student's to easily follow along.
fr: Structure du texte
Topic-specific words
Noun
Words that are related to a main idea/topic
Example: A topic-specific word to the topic, fruits, can be apple.
fr: Mots spécifiques à un sujet
Transition words
Noun
Words that help to link ideas together, e.g "Finally", "As you can see"
Example: Transition words can be used to connect two sentences into one.
fr: Mots de transition
Unreliable source
Noun
A source that cannot be trusted to be true
Example: There are many unreliable sources on the internet.
fr: Source peu fiable
Verbal feedback
Noun
Spoken feedback, including affirmations like "I see", "I know", "Sure" and "I understand"
Example: It is important to give verbal feedback during a presentation to show your understanding.
