AP Sem quiz 1

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, literary, 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 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 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-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

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

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

interdisciplinary-Involving two or more areas of knowledge

issue-Important problem for debate or discussion

lens-Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined