Ultimate AP Seminar Flashcards

Inquiry

The act of asking questions to seek information or understanding.

Research Question

A focused question that guides the research process.

Context

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.

Perspective

A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest in any decision or activity.

Primary Source

An original document or direct evidence concerning a topic.

Secondary Source

A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

Bias

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.

Claim

A statement that asserts something to be true.

Evidence

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true.

Analysis

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

Synthesis

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Argument

A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a viewpoint.

Counterargument

An argument made to refute or oppose another argument.

Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound.

Scope

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with.

Limitation

A restriction; a condition of limited capability.

Implications

The possible results or effects of an action or decision.

Contextualization

Placing something in context for greater understanding.

Exploration

The investigation of unfamiliar subjects or areas.

Interdisciplinary

Involving two or more academic disciplines.

Thesis

A statement put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved.

Abstract Concepts

Ideas that do not have physical presences.

Feasibility

The state of being easily or conveniently done.

Teamwork

The combined action of a group of people.

Collaboration

Working together to produce or create something.

Group Dynamics

The processes involved when people in a group interact.

Consensus

General agreement among members of a group.

Conflict Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute or conflict.

Delegation

The assignment of responsibility or authority.

Feedback

Information about reactions to a product or a person's performance.

Facilitation

Making a process easier or assisting in the process.

Role

The function assumed or part played by a person in a particular situation.

Leadership

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Negotiation

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

Interpersonal Communication

Exchange of information between people.

Presentation

The act of presenting information or ideas to an audience.

Public Speaking

Delivering a speech to a live audience.

Visual Aids

Items used to supplement a presentation, like charts or graphs.

Multimedia

The use of different types of media to support communication.

Rhetoric

The art of effective speaking or writing.

Persuasion

The action or process of persuading someone.

Audience Analysis

Examining information about listeners or readers.

Message

The information conveyed by words or signs.

Channel

The medium through which a message is transmitted.

Encoding

Turning ideas into communication.

Decoding

The process by which the receiver interprets the message.

Noise

Anything that interferes with the transmission of information.

Feedback Loop

The reciprocal flow of information between sender and receiver.

Cultural Sensitivity

Awareness of cultural differences and similarities.

Ethics

Moral principles governing behavior.

Citation

A reference to a source of information.

Plagiarism

Taking someone else's work or ideas as one's own.

Intellectual Property

Intangible creations of the human intellect.

Confidentiality

Keeping information secret or private.

Transparency

Openness and accountability in communication.

Critical Thinking

Objective analysis for judgment.

Analytical Skills

Ability to deconstruct information into smaller categories.

Evaluative Skills

Ability to assess the value or importance of something based on criteria.