Glossary
Claim:
A concluding statement that answers a scientific question.
Domain-specific vocabulary:
Specific terms and language related to a topic or field of study.
Evidence:
Scientific data that supports the claim.
Explanatory Text:
Writing that informs the reader by clearly explaining complex ideas, scientific procedures, experiments or technical processes.
Formal style:
Complex, longer sentences; ideas need to be explained thoroughly using standard English.
Paraphrase:
Reword; use different words to express the same ideas.
Reasoning:
The explanation that connects your claim to the evidence.
Relevant:
Mostly connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.
Significance:
Very important, remarkable, or worthy of the greatest attention.
Unbiased:
Fair, neutral.
