AP Capstone Seminar Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the AP Capstone Seminar lecture notes.

refutation

disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counter evidence

reliability

the extent to which something can be trusted and accurate

resolution

the act of solving a problem or dispute

solution

a means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue

supporting argument

information that helps the main argument

text

something composed (e.g. articles, research studies, speeches, broadcasts, personal accounts, literary works, philosophical works, artistic works, performances) that conveys a perspective that can be examined

thesis

a claim or position on an issue or topic that is put forward and supported by evidence

tone

the way in which an author expresses an attitude about a topic 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

stakeholder

An individual, group, or organization who may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project.

argument

a claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence

assumption

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

bias

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; the commentary 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 them

concession

acknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view

conclusion

understanding resulting from analysis of evidence

conventions

the stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, and mechanics)

counterargument

an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence

credibility

the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

cross-curricular

information that 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

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

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

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

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