What is active listening?

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### Active Listening
Active listening is when you fully concentrate, understand, respond, and remember what the speaker is saying, rather than just passively hearing their words.

### Claim
A claim is an assertion or statement that expresses a position or argument, often requiring support or evidence to justify it.

### Counterclaim
A counterclaim is an argument that opposes a previously stated claim, presenting an alternative viewpoint or opposing evidence.

### Evidence
The facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim are called evidence.

### Verbal Clues
Verbal clues include tone of voice, word choice, and the structure of sentences that indicate how the speaker feels or what they mean.

### Non-verbal Cues
Non-verbal cues include body language, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact that convey messages without words.

### Discussions are about __thoughtful exchange__ instead of __winning arguments__. Discussion participants will hopefully reach a __mutual understanding__.

### Collegial Discussions
Collegial discussions are usually __collaborative__ and __respectful__.

### Questions in a collegial discussion should relate to a __shared topic of interest or relevance__.

### Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, allowing for more meaningful communication.

### Open-ended Questions
Open-ended questions require respondents to provide more than a simple yes or no answer; they encourage elaboration and discussion.

### Example of an Open-ended Question
"What are your thoughts on the impact of climate change in our community?"

### Justifying a Claim
To justify a claim means to provide reasoning, evidence, or explanation to support that claim and show why it is valid.

### Diverse Perspectives
Diverse perspectives refer to the different viewpoints, experiences, and beliefs that individuals bring to a discussion or argument.

### Disagreement gives us a chance to __clarify__ ideas where we may have been unclear.

### Verify Your Viewpoints
To verify your viewpoints means to check and confirm the accuracy, reliability, and validity of your arguments or beliefs.

### Preparing for a Speech
Before giving a speech, you should have a __clear outline__ and know your __audience__.

### Rhetorical Strategies
Rhetorical strategies are techniques used in writing and speaking to persuade or inform an audience, which may include ethos, pathos, and logos.

### Fallacious
Fallacious means based on a mistaken belief or faulty reasoning, often leading to invalid arguments.

### Three Models of Persuasion
The three models of persuasion are:
1. **Logos** (appeals to logic)
2. **Ethos** (appeals to ethics)
3. **Pathos** (appeals to emotion)

### Models of Persuasion
- Logos appeals to logic.
- Ethos appeals to ethics.
- Pathos appeals to emotion.

### Difference of Opinions
A difference of opinions or diverse perspectives are unavoidable because people have different __experiences__, __cultures__, and __beliefs__ about issues.

### Disagreement and Conversation
Disagreement is essential for good conversation because it encourages critical thinking, fosters understanding, and leads to richer dialogue.

### In a Collegial Discussion
In a collegial discussion, a variety of __ideas__, __opinions__, and __experiences__ are bound to be presented.

### Divergent Perspectives
By exposing ourselves to divergent perspectives, we start to make new __connections__.

### Bibliography
A bibliography is a list of sources used in research, providing details about each source for proper referencing.

### Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper attribution, presenting them as your own.

### Implication of Originality
By NOT __crediting your sources__, you are implying that you came up with everything on your own.

### Academic Integrity
Schools expect you to maintain your __honesty__ and your __integrity__.

### Consequences of Plagiarism
Schools have their own Academic Integrity policies, but it is not uncommon for a school to __penalize__ students who plagiarize.

### Teachers’ Expectations
Teachers want to know what you __think__, not just __what others have said__.

### Citing Sources
Always mention (cite your source) when you take an __idea or quotation__ from somewhere.

### Examples of Plagiarism
Buying a paper, having someone write a paper for you, or copying and pasting entire passages without crediting the source are all examples of __plagiarism__.

### Word Switch Plagiarism
Word switch plagiarism involves changing a few words in a sentence but keeping the original structure and ideas intact, making it still recognizable as someone else's work.

### Patchwork or Style Plagiarism
Patchwork or style plagiarism occurs when a writer takes bits and pieces from multiple sources and combines them into a new work without appropriate attribution, creating an unoriginal piece.

### Idea Plagiarism
Idea plagiarism involves taking someone else’s unique ideas or concepts and presenting them as your own without giving credit.

### Common Knowledge
Common knowledge refers to information that is widely known and undisputed, which does not require citation.

### Example of Common Knowledge
Examples of common knowledge include historical facts, widely recognized scientific facts (like the Earth orbits the Sun), and universally accepted cultural references.

### Self Plagiarism
Self-plagiarism occurs when an individual recycles their previous work, presenting it as new and original without proper acknowledgment.

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