AP Seminar Vocabulary for Quiz

IRR acronym

Individual Research Report

A written report on one facet of your group's Task 1 topic.

TMP acronym

Team Multimedia Presentation

A team presentation combining the findings of individual IRRs in multimedia format.

IWA acronym

Individual Written Argument

An argumentative essay using at least two College Board stimulus materials to take a stance on a global issue.

IMP acronym

Individual Multimedia Presentation

A multimedia presentation based on your IWA and research.

EOC acronym

End of Course Assessment

A written exam in May with 3 short-answer questions and an argumentative essay based on stimulus material.

QUEST (Framework) - Letter Q

Question & Explore

Challenge and expand the boundaries of your knowledge.

QUEST (Framework) - Letter U

Understand & Analyze

Explain and break down the logic and line of reasoning in an argument.

QUEST (Framework) - Letter E

Evaluate Multiple Perspectives

Identify and interpret various arguments or viewpoints on an issue.

QUEST (Framework) - Letter S

Synthesize Ideas

Extend ideas to innovate or create new understandings.

QUEST (Framework) - Letter T

Team, Transform, & Transmit

Contribute individually and collaboratively to complete tasks or goals.

RAVEN (Source Evaluation) - Letter R

Reputation

Assess the credibility and authority of the author or source.

RAVEN (Source Evaluation) - Letter A

Ability to Observe

Consider whether the author had direct access to or witnessed the event or topic.

RAVEN (Source Evaluation) - Letter V

Vested Interest

Determine if the author has a personal stake that might influence their objectivity.

RAVEN (Source Evaluation) - Letter E

Expertise

Check if the author or source is an expert in the subject area.

RAVEN (Source Evaluation) - Letter N

Neutrality

Evaluate the presence or absence of bias in the source.