AP Seminar vocab

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

• Limitation

• Cross-curricular

• Alignment

• Argument

a claim/thesis that conveys a perspective developed through line of reasoning, supported by evidence

• Argument

• Assumption

• Refutation

• Solution

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

• Bias

• Assumption

• Inquiry

• Reliability

he 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

• Author

• Claim

• Complex issue

• Qualification-

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

• Claim

• Counter argument

• Point of view

• Bias

a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

• Claim

• Fallacy

• Inductive

• Qualification

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

• Thesis

• Concession

• Commentary

• Vocal variety

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

• Credibility

• Complex issue

• Resolution

• Primary source

acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view

• Concession

• Author

• Evidence

• Lens

understanding the resulting from the analysis of evidence

• Deductive

• Bias

• Alignment

• Conclusion