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Unit 4: Research and Synthesis

AP English Language and Composition — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Complex, Open-Ended Question

A question that has no single 'right' answer, invites multiple ________, and is ________.

Iterative Process

A research approach that involves exploring, questioning, and ________ ideas and sources multiple times.

Credibility

The quality of being believable or trustworthy, often related to an author's ________ or expertise.

Bias

A particular tendency, trend, or inclination, especially one that is ________ or interferes with impartial judgment.

Primary Source

A ________-hand account or original document, such as a diary, speech, or scientific study.

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