The AP Seminar course allows students to investigate real-world topics of their choosing from multiple perspectives, which often are different or competing, as well as learn to collect and analyze information with accuracy and precision, develop arguments based on facts and effectively communicate them.
team project and presentation (20% of AP Seminar score)
individual research report (1200 words) scored by College Board
team multimedia presentation and defense (8-10 minutes + questions) scored by teacher
individual research-based essay and presentation (35% of AP Seminar score — College Board scored)
individual written argument (2000 words) scored by College Board
Individual multimedia presentation (6-8 minutes) scored by teacher
oral defense (two questions from teacher) scored by teacher
end-of-course AP exam (45% of AP Seminar score — College Board scored)
analyze an argument using evidence
build an argument using two of four sources provided
AP Seminar Handouts-Task 1 and 2
The AP Resource Room (E-36) is available during all advisory periods. Mock and Real TMPs and IMPs will be scheduled during advisory periods. You are also welcome to use the resource room to work with your team or as an individual, ask for peer editing help, and to have a quiet place to research. Please fill out the request form below.