GP ( Global Perspectives) Glossary

22 Global Perspectives Glossary terms

This is a glossary about definitions of words in the book with meanings

Active Listening
Verb
Attentively trying to understand what someone says rather than passively hearing the words.
Example: Active Listening requires focus.
en: Active Listening
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Analysis
Noun
Breaking down a global topic into issues and exploring causes and consequences of these issues.
Example: The sheriff was impatient as he waited for the analysis of the fingerprints.
en: Analysis
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Argument
Noun
Consist of a claim, the reason for that claim and evidence to supports of the claim.
Example: He was having an argument with his wife about the kids yesterday
en: Argument
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Bias
Verb
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example: Most people have bias in movies
en: Bias
Cause
Verb
The reason(s) why an event or situation happens.
Example: The cause of the car crash was because the driver was drunk.
en: Cause
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Closed Question
N/A
A question that includes a yes/no answer
Example: Closed Questions are simple.
en: Closed Question
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Collaboration
Noun?
Working together
Example: We should do a collaboration soon!
en: Collaboration
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Communication
Noun
the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another. Every communication involves (at least) one sender, a message and a recipient.
Example: Communication is important especially in projects
en: Communication
Compromise
Noun
To reach a common agreement
Example: We came to a compromise , you give me 5 dollars and I’ll give you a slushy?
en: Compromise
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Conclusion
Noun
Sums up a point in text
Example: Our conclusion for this chapter is ………..
en: Conclusion
Consequences
Noun
The result or effect of something
Example: There will always be a consequence to your actions
en: Consequences
Double bar Graph
Phrase
A graph that compares to 2 sets of data
Example: In math we use double bar graphs a lot
en: Double bar graph
Evaluation
Noun
the making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example: The result and evaluation is quite unexpected
en: Evaluation
Evidence
Noun
Anything that supports or back a claim.
Example: He needed evidence of the accident to report a case
en: Evidence
Fact
Noun
Something that is true
Example: “Make sure to include some facts in there to make your presentation more interesting!”
en: Fact
Feedback
Noun
Information to someone about something
Example: His feedback was amazing!
en: Feedback
Global Perspectives
Noun
A issue that relates to the whole world
Example: We study Global Perspectives in class!
en: Global Perspectives
Limitation
Noun
Lacking/ not done very well
Example: Any limitation to the king's power could be permanent.
en: Limitation
Narrative evidence
Noun
Statistical evidence refers to evidence provided by quantitative or numerical information
Example: Narrative evidence means providing open ended questions
en: Narrative Evidence
National Perspectives
Noun
Issue that relates to specific country
Example: Vietnam is a great example of national perspectives
en: National Perspectives
Non-verbal feedback
Noun
Feedback that is not spoken, including nodding.
Example: Many people use Non-Verbal feedback to express how they are feeling
en: Non-verbal feedback
Open. Ended questions
Noun
A question requiring a longer question than yes/no
Example: Open ended questions are long and sort of boring
en: Open ended questions