AP Seminar part two vocab

Question 1

Lens

Answer 1

Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined

Question 2

Limitation

Answer 2

A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid

Question 3

Line of Reasoning

Answer 3

Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

Question 4

Literature

Answer 4

The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study

Question 5

Perspective

Answer 5

A point of view conveyed through an argument

Question 6

Plagiarism

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Point of View

Answer 7

A position or standpoint on a topic or issue

Question 8

Primary Source

Answer 8

An original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview,
article)

Question 9

Qualification

Answer 9

A condition or expectation

Question 10

Qualitative

Answer 10

Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions

Question 11

Quantitative

Answer 11

Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities

Question 12

Rebuttal

Answer 12

Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence

Question 13

Refutation

Answer 13

Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counter evidence

Question 14

Reliability

Answer 14

The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

Question 15

Resolution

Answer 15

The act of solving a problem or dispute

Question 16

Secondary Source

Answer 16

A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight,
opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifact

Question 17

Solution

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Text

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Thesis

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Tone

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Validity

Answer 21

The extent to which an argument or claim is logical

Question 22

Vocal Variety

Answer 22

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