AP Seminar Argument Term Quiz

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

argument

A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgment, perspective, and claim

bias

An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence

counterargument

A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

claim

A position or standpoint on a topic or issue

point of view

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

plagiarism

The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

credibility

A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary sources data, study, or artifacts.

secondary source

Information (e.g, data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis

evidence

Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error

fallacy

An original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article).

primary source

Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

lens

Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

lines of reasoning