AP Seminar Framework & Vocabulary

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What is bias?

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

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Who scores the Individual Written Argument (IWA)?

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The College Board.

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What is the duration of the Team Multimedia Presentation (TMP)?

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8-10 minutes.

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How long is the End of Course Exam?

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2 hours.

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What is an assumption?

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A belief regarded as true and often unstated.

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What is context in AP Seminar?

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The circumstances or background that influence the understanding of a topic or argument.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes or disagrees with the main argument.

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What is commentary?

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An explanation or interpretation of evidence that supports an argument.

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What is evidence in AP Seminar?

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument.

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What is a concession?

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An acknowledgment of a point made by the opposing side.