ap sem vocab (copy)

alignment

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

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

author

one who creates a work (e.g., article; research study; foundational, literacy, or philosophical text; speech, broadcast, or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined

bias

a personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one’s judgement, 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 which 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 it

concession

acknowledgement and acceptance of opposing or different views

conclusion

understanding resulting from analysis or evidence

context

the intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or backround (larger environment) of a source or reference

conventions

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

counterargument

an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence

credibility

the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

cross-curricular

goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline

deductive reasoning

a type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases (using evidence to back up a claim)

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

generative artificial intelligence

tools that use predictive technology to produce new text, charts, images, audio, video, etc.

implication

a possible future effect or result

inductive reasoning

a type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that leads to a logical conclusion (using evidence to make a claim)

inquiry

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

interdisciplinary

involving two or more areas of knowledge

issue

important problem for debate or discussion

lens

a 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

literature

the foundational and current texts of a field or disciple of study

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

primary source

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

qualification

a condition or exception

qualitative

having to to 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

refutation

disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counter-evidence

reliability

the extent to which something can be trusted

resolution

act of solving a problem or dispute

scaffolding

the provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development

secondary source

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

sequencing

the organization of curriculum content into an order which progress from simple to more complex

solution

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

text

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

thesis

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

validity

the entent to which an argument or claim is logical

vocal variety

changing vocal characteristic (e.g., pitch, volume speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes