The course

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The end-of-course exam: 2 hours, 45% of the AP Seminar score. Part A, three short answers on one source; Part B, an argument essay from four sources.
Free: A tour of the course and the exam
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Understanding an Argument
Practice for the reading the written exam rewards; the exam itself has no multiple choice.
Free: Finding the argument, main idea or thesis 50 questions
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Line of Reasoning
Practice for the reading the written exam rewards; the exam itself has no multiple choice.
Claims and the line of reasoning Assumptions, counterarguments and validity 49 questions
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Evidence and Sources
Practice for the reading the written exam rewards; the exam itself has no multiple choice.
Judging evidence: relevance and strength Judging sources: credibility and context 51 questions
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Perspectives and Implications
Practice for the reading the written exam rewards; the exam itself has no multiple choice.
Implications, conclusions and solutions Comparing perspectives across sources Using sources in your own argument 59 questions
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Part A and Part B
Part A: about 30 minutes, three short answers, 30% of the exam. Part B: about 90 minutes, one argument essay, 70%.
Free: Part A: analyzing one argument in three short answers Part B: reading four sources for a theme Part B: building and writing your argument