| A | B |
| Solution Literacy | the ability to think creatively to solve problems in real time by clearly defining the problem, designing an appropriate solution, applying the solution then evaluating the process and the outcome. |
| Annotated Bibliography | A list of sources that contains MLA citations and summaries for each citation. |
| Sustainability | Refers to meeting the needs of the present generation while taking care of the future. |
| Critical Inquiry | A systematic way of asking probing questions about texts. |
| Context | The surroundings that produce both the text and the self that is examining and analyzing it. |
| Text | The object of examination and analysis (defined very broadly to include nonverbal, nonwritten artifacts). |
| Self | The person doing the questioning. |