AP Capstone Vocabulary Words Flashcards
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| 14793731535 | Alignment | Cohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the info, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus | 0 | |
| 14793731536 | Argument | A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence | 1 | |
| 14793731537 | Assumption | A belief regarded as true and often unstated | 2 | |
| 14793731538 | 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 | 3 | |
| 14793731539 | Bias | A personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgment, perspective, or claim | 4 | |
| 14793731540 | Claim | A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective | 5 | |
| 14793731541 | Commentary | Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships | 6 | |
| 14793731542 | Complex issue | Issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it | 7 | |
| 14793731543 | Concession | Acknowledgment and acceptance of an opposing or different view | 8 | |
| 14793731544 | Conclusion | Understanding resulting from analysis of evidence | 9 | |
| 14793731545 | Context | The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference | 10 | |
| 14793731546 | Conventions | The stylistic features of writing (e.g., grammar, usage, mechanics) | 11 | |
| 14793731547 | Counterargument | An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence | 12 | |
| 14793731548 | Credibility | The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy | 13 | |
| 14793731549 | cross-curricular | Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline | 14 | |
| 14793731550 | deductive | A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases | 15 | |
| 14793731551 | evidence | Information (e.g., data, quotations, excerpts from texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis | 16 | |
| 14793731552 | fallacy | Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error | 17 | |
| 14793731553 | implication | A possible future effect or result | 18 | |
| 14793731554 | inductive | A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion | 19 | |
| 14793731555 | inquiry | A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work | 20 | |
| 14793731556 | interdisciplinary | Involving two or more areas of knowledge | 21 | |
| 14793731557 | issue | Important problem for debate or discussion | 22 | |
| 14793731558 | lens | Filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined | 23 | |
| 14793731559 | limitation | A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid | 24 | |
| 14793731560 | line of reasoning | Arrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion | 25 | |
| 14793731561 | literature | The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study | 26 | |
| 14793731562 | perspective | A point of view conveyed through an argument | 27 | |
| 14793731563 | plagiarism | Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source | 28 | |
| 14793731564 | point of view | A position or standpoint on a topic or issue | 29 | |
| 14793731565 | primary source | An original source of information about a topic (e.g., study, artifact, data set, interview, article) | 30 | |
| 14793731566 | qualification | A condition or exception | 31 | |
| 14793731567 | qualitative | Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions | 32 | |
| 14793731568 | quantitative | Having to do with numbers, amounts, or quantities | 33 | |
| 14793731569 | rebuttal | Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence | 34 | |
| 14793731570 | refutation | Disproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counterevidence | 35 | |
| 14793731571 | reliability | The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate | 36 | |
| 14793731572 | resolution | The act of solving a problem or dispute | 37 | |
| 14793731573 | scaffolding | The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development | 38 | |
| 14793731574 | secondary source | A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifacts | 39 | |
| 14793731575 | sequencing | The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex | 40 | |
| 14793731576 | solution | A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue | 41 | |
| 14793731577 | text | 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 | 42 | |
| 14793731578 | thesis | A claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence | 43 | |
| 14793731579 | tone | The way in which an author expresses an attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices | 44 | |
| 14793731580 | validity | The extent to which an argument or claim is logical | 45 | |
| 14793731581 | vocal variety | Changing vocal characteristics (e.g., pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes | 46 |