1. Individual written argument
Make sure you have your Abib and Outline nearby, as they should contain the bulk of your paper already!!
Note: Please refer to the PT 2 Task Instructions for more details regarding what needs to be done and to remind yourself of pertinent deadlines!

2. Organization of Google Drive
Abib
IRR Outline
IRR
Other PT 1 materials
Abib
IWA Outline
IWA
Group Presentation
Name Folder
(Last, First)
PT 1
PT 2
Skills Development
(Space Race)

3. IWA Basics
MLA Format (Times New Roman, 12-pt font, double space, MLA works cited, etc.)
words…This should be included under the title of your IWA.
There should be a proper MLA Works Cited Page at the end (NOT the Abib!!!) If you include a source you have not used within the paper you will receive point reductions based on the rubric!
IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 10 GRAMMAR/SYNTAX ERRORS THAT YOUR PROOFREADING SHOULD HAVE CORRECTED, THEN THE PAPER WILL BE GRADED ONLY UP TO THAT POINT (BASED OFF THE RUBRIC).

4. From COLLEGE BOARD… Students…
Read and analyze the provided stimulus materials to identify thematic connections among the sources and possible areas of inquiry.
Compose a research question prompted by analysis of stimulus materials
Gather additional information through research; analyze, evaluate, and select evidence; and develop a logical well-reasoned argument
The final paper must refer to at least one of the source provided.
MUST AVOID PLAGARISM by acknowledging, attributing, and/or citing sources throughout the paper and including a bibliography.

5. Grading
Your IWA will be graded off of the College Board Rubric (Individual Written Argument)
Important Notes from the rubric include:
Have clear context (relate to both society as a whole and the stimulus)…LOR organized well
Use a variety of sources and perspectives
Make sure your sources communicate with each other, along with the various lenses/perspectives addressed
Be sure to include objections, limitations, and implications
Use in-text citations as MLA format describes
Discuss the credibility & relevance of your sources with EXPLANATION
Use proper grammar and syntax….Please continuously proofread and peer edit!
Include a Words Cited Page at the conclusion of your document
This will go into the Major Category of Grading for AP Seminar. (48 pts)
Meeting all deadlines in the CORRECT FORMAT will be easy completion grades within the Minor Category for AP Seminar.

6. Nov. 29th
Nov. 30th
Deadline reminders
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