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AP Seminar Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alignment | Cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus |
| argument | A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence |
| assertion | A categorical statement which generalizes an opinion about human nature (a specific group of people and a trait that they possess) |
| assumption | A belief regarded as true and often unstated |
| author | One who creates a work (e.g., article; research study; foundational, literary, or philosophical text; speech, broadcast, or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined |
| A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgment, perspective, or claim | |
| claim | A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective |
| commentary | Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships |
| complex issue | Issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it |
| concession | Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view |
| conclusion | Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence |
| context | The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference |
| conventions | The stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics) |
| counterargument | An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence |
| credibility | The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy |
| cross-curricular | Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline deductive — A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases |
| diction | An author’s choice of words to create a tone or effect |
| ethos | An appeal to credibility |
| evidence | Information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis |
| fallacy | Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error implication — A possible future effect or result |
| inductive | A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion |
| inquiry | A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work |
| interdisciplinary | Involving two or more areas of knowledge |
| issue | Important problem for debate or discussion |
| lens | Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined |
| limitation | A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid |
| line of reasoning | Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion |
| literature | The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study |
| logos | An appeal to logic |
| Pathos | An appeal to emotion |
| perspective | A point of view conveyed through an argument |
| plagiarism | Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source |
| point of view | A position or standpoint on a topic or issue |
| primary source | An original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article) |
| qualification | A condition or exception |
| qualitative | Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions |
| quantitative | Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities |
| rebuttal | Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence |
| refutation | Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence |
| reliability | The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate |
| resolution | The act of solving a problem or dispute |
| scaffolding | The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development |
| secondary source | A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifacts |
| sequencing | The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex |
| solution | A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue |
| text | Something composed (e.g., articles; research studies; foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; artistic works and performances) that conveys a perspective and can be examined |
| thesis | A claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence |
| tone | The way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices |
| validity | The extent to which an argument or claim is logical |
| vocal variety | Changing vocal characteristics (e.g., pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes |
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