AP Seminar EOC Rubrics

Requirements for high scoring EOC

part a row 1

part a row 1

• three main parts to argument— must have all of them

• demonstrate understanding of entire argument/main idea as a whole, not just a specific sentence as the argument

part a row 2

• explain LOR

• connect claims to supporting evidence

• detailed connections/conversations between claims and how they lead into each other

• whether the placement of claims is effective or ineffective

• how the author convinces audience of argument

part a row 3

• evaluate 4 sources from the text

• explain how evid contributes to argument well — is it relevant/supporting

• evaluate the credibility of the argument and whether a scholarly source is referenced

• suggest what evidence or perspectives the argument is missing that could have advanced the argument

part b row 1

• find a slightly unique and less obvious theme in the sources— annotate sources and look for similar phrases and ideas mentioned very briefly

• avoid cliche arguments or ones very explicitly referred to in the sources

• include other perspectives, possibly including anecdotal evid from a student perspective or general knowledge, in the argument

• integrate sources so commentary is driven by student voice

part b row 2

• signposted LOR

• use three sources for a backup

• have a counterclaim

• point out limitations of a source or argument (good for a counter)

• detailed commentary

part b row 3

• put sources in conversation with each other (draw comparisons, point out minute similarities, or contrasting arguments)

• student-driven, not source-driven, argument