ap sem

Question 1

alignment — Cohesion between the focus of an inquiry

Answer 1

the method of collecting information

Question 2

analysis of the information

Answer 2

and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus

Question 3

argument — A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by

Question 4

evidence

Question 5

assumption — A belief regarded as true and often unstated

Question 6

author — One who creates a work (e.g.

Answer 6

article; research study; foundational

Question 7

broadcast

Answer 7

or personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined

Question 8

bias — A personal opinion

Answer 8

belief

Question 9

claim — A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

Question 10

commentary — Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns

Answer 10

describe

Question 11

trends

Answer 11

and/or explain relationships

Question 12

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

Question 13

concession — Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view

Question 14

conclusion — Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence

Question 15

context — The intent

Answer 15

audience

Question 16

reference

Question 17

conventions — The stylistic features of writing (e.g.

Answer 17

grammar

Question 18

counterargument — An opposing perspective

Answer 18

idea

Question 19

credibility — The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy

Question 20

cross-curricular — Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline

Question 21

deductive — A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases

Question 22

evidence — Information (e.g.

Answer 22

data

Question 23

fallacy — Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error

Question 24

generative artificial intelligence — tools that use predictive technology to produce new text

Answer 24

charts

Question 25

audio

Answer 25

video

Question 26

implication — A possible future effect or result

Question 27

inductive — A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion

Question 28

inquiry — A process for seeking truth

Answer 28

information

Question 29

endeavor/work

Question 30

interdisciplinary — Involving two or more areas of knowledge

Question 31

issue — Important problem for debate or discussion

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

line of reasoning — Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion

Question 35

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

Question 36

perspective — A point of view conveyed through an argument

Question 37

plagiarism — Failure to acknowledge

Answer 37

attribute

Question 38

point of view — A position or standpoint on a topic or issue

Question 39

primary source — An original source of information about a topic (e.g.

Answer 39

study

Question 40

qualification — A condition or exception

Question 41

qualitative — Having to do with text

Answer 41

narrative

Question 42

quantitative — Having to do with numbers

Answer 42

amounts

Question 43

rebuttal — Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate

Answer 43

more convincing evidence

Question 44

refutation — Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence

Question 45

reliability — The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate

Question 46

resolution — The act of solving a problem or dispute

Question 47

scaffolding — The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development

Question 48

secondary source — A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight

Answer 48

opinions

Question 49

and/or interpretation about the primary source data

Answer 49

study

Question 50

sequencing — The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex

Question 51

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

Question 52

text — Something composed (e.g.

Answer 52

articles; research studies; foundational

Question 53

speeches

Answer 53

broadcasts

Question 54

can be examined

Question 55

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

Question 56

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

Question 57

tone

Answer 57

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

Question 58

validity

Answer 58

The extent to which an argument or claim is logical

Question 59

vocal variety

Answer 59

Changing vocal characteristics

Question 60

emotion or opinion

Answer 60

or achieve other specific purposes