AP Seminar - Big Idea 1: Question and Explore

The act of asking questions to seek information or understanding.

A question that guides the research process; it should be clear, focused, and researchable.

The circumstances or background that helps to understand an issue or topic.

A point of view or way of looking at a situation.

Individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or investment in a topic or issue.

An original document or other material that has not been altered or interpreted by another person.

A document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

The quality of being trusted and believed in; the reliability of a source.

A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific or factual.

A statement that asserts something to be true.

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.

A restriction; a condition of limited capability.

The possible results or effects of an action or a decision.

The act of placing something within its context to see how it relates to the surrounding environment or time.

The investigation of unfamiliar subjects or areas.

Involving two or more academic, scientific, or artistic areas of knowledge.

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Ideas that do not have a physical presence and cannot be touched but are understood intellectually.

The state or degree to which something can be easily or conveniently done.

The societal, religious, political, and historical circumstances that influence the environment in which a text or event occurs.

The background provided by the time period or historical setting in which an event takes place or a document was created.

The economic environment surrounding a topic or event, including factors such as market structures, economic policies, and the distribution of wealth.

The political environment and events that influence the issues, ideas, institutions, and individuals in a specific setting.

The environment of people, relationships, and norms that surround and influence a particular issue or event.

The physical setting or location of an event or idea, which includes natural landscapes, climate, and geographical features.

The set of moral principles and values that surround and influence a topic or situation.

The circumstances that prompt the creation of a text, including the audience, purpose, and medium.

The impact of technology on the setting and how it influences the topic or event being studied.

The ecological and environmental factors that impact and are related to the topic or event.

The group of people for whom a message is intended or who are likely to be influenced by it.

The reason behind a text’s creation, which could be to inform, persuade, entertain, or a combination of these.