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College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, AP Central, and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of [College Board. AP Capstone is a trademark owned by College Board. Visit College Board on the web: collegeboard.org](College Board. AP Capstone is a trademark owned by College Board. Visit College Board on the web: collegeboard.org).  \nAP Central is the official online home for [the AP Program: apcentral.collegeboard.org](the AP Program: apcentral.collegeboard.org).  \nAP® Seminar 2025 Scoring Guidelines  \nEnd-of-Course Exam: Part A 15 points  \nGeneral Scoring Notes  \n● When applying the scoring guidelines, you should award the score according to the preponderance of evidence ([i.e. best](i.e. best) fit) .  \n● Except where otherwise noted, each row is scored independently.  \n0 (Zero)  \nScores of 0 are assigned to all rows of the rubric when the response is off-topic; a repetition of a prompt; entirely crossed-out; a drawing or other markings; or a response in a language other than English.  \nNR (No Response)  \nA score of NR is assigned to responses that are blank.  \n© 2025 College Board  \nAP® Seminar 2025 Scoring Guidelines  \nQuestion 1: Argument, main idea, or thesis 3 points  \n\n| Reporting Category | Scoring Criteria |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Row 1\u003Cbr>Understand\u003Cbr>and Analyze\u003Cbr>Argument\u003Cbr>(0-3 points) | 0 points\u003Cbr>Does not meet the criteria for one\u003Cbr>point. | 1 point\u003Cbr>The response misstates the author’s argument, main idea, or thesis. | 2 points\u003Cbr>The response identifies, in part and with some accuracy, the author’s argument, main idea, or thesis. | 3 points\u003Cbr>The response accurately identifies the author’s argument, main idea, or thesis. |\n|  | Decision Rules and Scoring Notes |  |  |  |\n|  | Typical responses that earn 0 points:\u003Cbr>● Are irrelevant to the argument (do not even relate to the topic or subject of the text) | Typical responses that earn 1 point:\u003Cbr>● Misidentify the main argument or provide little or no indication of understanding of any part of the main argument.\u003Cbr>● Just state the topic of the argument.\u003Cbr>● Restate the title or heading. | Typical responses that earn 2 points:\u003Cbr>● Accurately identify only part of the argument (part is omitted or is overgeneralized) .\u003Cbr>● Describe all parts, but either vaguely or with some inaccuracy. | Typical responses that earn 3 points:\u003Cbr>● Correctly identify all of the main parts of the argument.\u003Cbr>● Demonstrate understanding of the argument as a whole. |\n|  |  | Examples that earn 1 point: Misidentify the main argument\u003Cbr>● “Parents should spend more time with their kids.”\u003Cbr>Restate the title or heading\u003Cbr>● “Paid parental leave is important.” | Examples that earn 2 points\u003Cbr>Identify only part of the argument\u003Cbr>● “Paid parental leave is needed in US because unpaid leave is not sufficient for many people as they can’t afford it.”\u003Cbr>Describe all parts, but either vaguely or with some inaccuracy\u003Cbr>● “America should have paid leave because it is good for the whole family and not everyone gets it.” | Examples that earn 3 points: Include all parts of the argument\u003Cbr>● “The United States should have a policy of paid parental leave because not everyone has access to unpaid leave or can afford it, and the benefits to mother and baby are huge.” |\n|  | Additional Notes:\u003Cbr>The argument/thesis has three main parts:\u003Cbr>1. 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