AP Seminar Vocab

A complete list of all the vocab needed for seminar

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 that may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships

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

Counterargument

An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.

Credibility

The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

Deductive

A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases

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

Limitation

A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid

Lens

Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

Line of Reasoning

Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

Perspective

A point of view conveyed through an argument

Point of View

A position or standpoint on a topic or issue

Quantitative

Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities

Qualitative

Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions

Rebuttal

Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence

Refutation

Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence