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Question and Explore

Topics: Personal interest and intellectual curiosity inspire investigation of topics or issues that may or may not be clearly defined., Strengthening understanding of a concept or issue requires questioning existing ideas, using what is known to discover what is not known, and making connections to prior knowledge., The investigative process is aided by the effective organization, management, and selection of resources and information., The relevance and credibility of the source of information is determined by the context of its use., There are multiple ways to investigate questions, problems, and issues..

Understand and Analyze

Topics: Authors express their ideas, perspectives, and/or arguments through their works., Authors choose evidence to shape and support their arguments., Arguments have implications and consequences..

Evaluate Multiple Perspectives

Topics: Different perspectives often lead to competing and alternative arguments., Not all arguments are equal; some arguments are more credible/valid than others..

Synthesize Ideas

Topics: Scholarly works convey perspectives and demonstrate effective reasoning that have been selected for the intended audience, purpose, and situation., Scholars responsibly and purposefully engage with the evidence to develop a compelling argument or aesthetic rationale., Responsible participation in the scholarly community requires acknowledging and respecting the usin prior findings and contributions of others., Forming one’s own perspective and reaching new understandings involve innovative thinking and synthesis of existing knowledge with personally generated evidence., Arguments, choices, and solutions present intended and unintended opportunities and consequences..

Team, Transform, and Transmit

Topics: How a perspective or argument is presented affects how people interpret or react to it., Teams are most effective when they draw on the diverse perspectives, skills, and backgrounds of team members to address complex, open-ended problems., Reflection increases learning, self-awareness, and personal growth through identification and evaluation of personal conclusions and their implications., Scholars perform, present, and/or produce their work within a larger community..