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Active Inquiry The process of developing a strong research agenda driven by the writer's
interests, the need to solve real-world problems or controversies, and the needs
of stakeholders with differing backgrounds.
Arguments Giving a reason in order to persuade someone.
Bias When a writer allows his or her personal opinions to cloud the arguments.
Blog An online form of commentary that sometimes uses colloquial or informal
language. The subjects and length of blogs vary
Body Paragraphs The paragraphs that occur after the introductory paragraph and before the
concluding paragraph in essays.
Close Reading Active, careful reading of a passage or passages of a text. It includes reading that
examines the fine details of a text. There are three kinds of close reading: (1)
reading done before a text is read, or prereading. (2) reading done while a text is
read, and (3) reading done after a text is read, or post-reading.
Commentary An opinion piece, either written, verbal, or visual, that expresses the beliefs of the
author. It is standard for commentators to write about current trends.
Commentator A person who focuses on the significance of trends, why the trends are
happening, or the outcome of the trends. Commentators may inspire critical
thinking on the part of the reader.