AP Seminar Stimulus

Which of the following is true of the stimulus materials?

• You could complete the IWA without looking at the SM

• They are theme based and broadly scan the academic curriculum

• They are not theme based and are very general

• They are just for discussion and not relevant to the IWA

Which of the following is true of the SM? (more than one correct answer)

• Your research question must be rich enough to allow you to engage in meaningful exploration and to write and present an individual research report

• Your research question must be rich enough to allow you to engage in meaningful exploration and to write and present a substantive, defensible argument.

• After analyzing the materials develop a research question that suits your individual interest based on a thematic connection between at least two of the stimulus materials

• After analyzing the materials develop a research question that suits your individual interest based on a thematic connection between at least three of the stimulus materials

Which of there following is true of the IWA? (more than one correct answer)

• Compose a research question of your own prompted by analysis of the stimulus materials.

  Your question must relate to a theme that connects at least two of the stimulus materials.

• Integrate at least one of the stimulus materials as part of your argument.(For example, as providing relevant context for the research question or as evidence to support relevant claims.)

• Establish a well-organized argument that links claims and evidence and leads to a specific and plausible conclusion, resolution or solution that addresses your research question.

• Evaluate different perspectives by considering objections to them, and their limitations and/or implications.

Identify one important role of the teacher

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the AP Seminar Stimulus Materials?

• To provide a specific topic for the IWA

• To offer a broad range of themes for exploration

• To limit the scope of research questions

• To serve as the sole source of evidence for the IWA

What is a key characteristic of a good research question in AP Seminar?

• It should be broad and general

• It should be specific and narrow

• It should allow for meaningful exploration

• It should be based solely on personal interest

How should the stimulus materials be used in the IWA?

• As the main argument

• As a source of evidence

• As a background context

• As a conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a recommended use of the stimulus materials?

• To develop a research question

• To provide evidence for claims

• To serve as the main topic

• To explore thematic connections

What is the role of thematic connections in the AP Seminar Stimulus Materials?

• To limit the research scope

• To guide the research question

• To provide a conclusion

• To serve as a counterargument

Which of the following is true about integrating stimulus materials into the IWA?

• They must be the primary focus

• They should be used to support claims

• They are optional

• They should be avoided