Glossary

30 Glossary terms

Glossary

active listening
verb
attentively trying to understand what someone say rather than passively hearing the words
aim
noun
The purpose of a shared outcome
analysis
noun
detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
arguement
noun
an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
bias
noun
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
cause
noun
The reason(s) why an event or situation happens
cite
noun
to refer to a text, book or author as evidence to help support an argument
claim
verb
a statement or an assertion that something is true
closed question
noun
a question that often has a yes/no or specific answer; often prompted by 'what'
collaboration
noun
working together with others
communication
noun
a way to transfer information from one place to another, usually by speaking and writing
compromise
verb
to reach common agreement
conclusion
noun
the end or finish of an event or process
consequence
noun
the result or effect of something that has happened
double bar graph
noun
a bar graph that compares two sets of data
evaluation
noun
Identifying strengths and limitations/weaknesses
evidence
noun
anything that can support or back up a claim
fact
fake news
feedbacak
global perspective
issue
limitation
local perspective
national perspective
non verbal
one sided arguement
open0ened question
opinion
outcome