AP Seminar Glossary

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alignment

cohesion between the focus of inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus

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argument

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

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assumption

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

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author

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

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bias

a personal opinion, belief or value that may influence one’s judgement, perspective, or claim

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claim

a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

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commentary

discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships

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complex issue

issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it

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concession

acknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view

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conclusion

understanding the resulting from the analysis of evidence

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context

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

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conventions

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

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counterargument

an opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence

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credibility

the degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

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cross-curricular

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

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deductive

a type of reasoning that constructs general propositions

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evidence

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

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fallacy

evidence or reasoning that is false or in error

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implication

a possible future effect or result

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inductive

a type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion

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inquiry

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

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interdisciplinary

involving two or more areas of knowledge

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issue

important problem for debate or discussion

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lens

a filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

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limitation

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

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literature

the foundational and current texts of a field or discipline study

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perspective

a point of view conveyed through an argument

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plagiarism

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

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point of view

a position or standpoint on a topic or issue

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primary source

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

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qualification

a condition or exception

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qualitative

having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions

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rebuttal

contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence

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refutation

disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims

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reliability

the extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

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resolution

the act of solving a problem or dispute

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scaffolding

the provision of temporary structures support for students (minecraft) to aid skill development

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secondary source

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

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sequencing

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

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solution

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

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text

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

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thesis

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

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tone

the way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices

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validity

the extent to which an argument or claim is logical

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vocal variety

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

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