AP Seminar - Big Idea 4: Synthesize Ideas (copy)

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Synthesis

The combination of parts or elements to form a coherent whole, specifically in writing, it refers to integrating information from various sources.

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Thesis Statement

A concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, possibly including a blueprint of reasons.

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Argument

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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Integration

The act of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

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Perspective

A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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Collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

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Interdisciplinarity

Involving two or more different academic disciplines.

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Multimodality

The use of several modes (media) to achieve a particular purpose, especially in communication.

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Innovation

A new method, idea, product, etc.

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Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

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Analytical Skills

The ability to deconstruct information into smaller categories in order to draw conclusions.

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Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in; the reliability of a source.

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Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually considered to be unfair.

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Counterargument

An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea developed in another argument.

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Evidence

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

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Corroboration

Evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation.

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Contextualize

Place or consider in context; to provide a context for understanding.

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Relevance

The quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate.

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Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness.

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Reliability

The quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.

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Source Integration

The process of synthesizing information from different sources and incorporating them into your writing in a coherent manner.

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Paraphrasing

Expressing the meaning of (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

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Quoting

Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.

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Summarizing

Give a brief statement of the main points of (something).

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Attribution

The action of regarding something as being caused by a person or thing; the acknowledgment that something came from a certain source.

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Plagiarism

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

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Intellectual Property

A category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect.

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Citation

A quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work.

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Bibliography

A list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix.

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Abstract

A brief summary of the contents of a book, article, speech, or other written work.

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Conclusion

The end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning.

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Narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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Exposition

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

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Analysis

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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Audience

The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.

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Tone

The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

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Theme

An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.

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Context

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.

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Dialectic

The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions; inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.