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| Thesis | a proposition that is supported by an argument. |
| Unstated assumptions | supporting ideas that are not explicitly presented in a source. |
| Stereotyping | exaggerated images of people, groups or events. |
| Source | a person or document that provides information. |
| Propaganda | the spreading of ideas to promote a certain cause or to damage an opposing cause. |
| Logical fallacies | authors deliberately misleading readers. |
| Atlas | book of maps |
| Primary source | an eyewitness document close to the events it records. (Speeches, letters, records of the time). |
| Critique | a critical review or commentary. |
| Bias | a perspective, preference or inclination that inhibits impartial judgment. |
| Reliable | A source well-supported by verifiable facts. |
| Credible source | a source that is believable and trustworthy. |
| Bandwagon | tries to convince people to do something simply because everybody is doing it. |
| Name calling | tries to convince people to not like someone because of a negative label. |
| Testimonials | try to convince people by using a person who is famous to promote the cause. |
| Card stacking | tries to convince someone by providing only one side of the story. |
| Cherry picking | tries to convince someone by selecting only the evidence that supports their point of view. |
| Autobiography | is when someone writes a book about themselves. |
| Biography | is when someone writes a book about another person. |
| Encyclopedia | a book or series of books that give information on all types of general information. |
| Editorial | a story in the newspaper that states their opinion on an issue or topic. |
| Secondary Source | articles and stories based on interpretations of primary sources. |
