AP Capstone Key Terms

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

• commentary

• alignment

• credibility

• refutation

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

• tone

• sequencing

• line of reasoning

• vocal variety

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

• bias

• qualification

• resolution

• argument

a belief regarded as true and often unstated

• resolution

• thesis

• assumption

• concession

the one who creates a work (article, research, study; foundational, literary, or philosophical text; speech, broadcast, personal account; artistic work or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined

• author

• issue

• solution

• tone

the extent to which an argument or claim is logical

• credibility

• reliability

• validity

• variety

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

• conclusion

• bias

• issue

• text

a statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective

• lens

• inquiry

• claim

• literature

understanding resulting from the analysis of evidence

• bias

• conclusion

• fallacy

• limitation

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

• assumption

• fallacy

• limitation

• commentary