AP Sem Unit 2 Vocab

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

Author

One who creates a work that conveys a perspective and can be examined

Conclusion

Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence

Inquiry

A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work

Plagiarism

Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source

Primary source

An original source of information about a topic

Qualitative

Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions

Quantitative

Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities

Reliability

The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

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

Text

Something composed that conveys a perspective and can be examined

Vocal variety

Changing vocal characteristics in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes