2025 AP® Research Academic Paper Scoring Guidelines
The 2025 AP® Research Academic Paper Scoring Guidelines scored out of 5 points across 1 criterion, for research writing at grades 9-12. Published by College Board.
How it is scored
- Academic Paper5 pts · 5 levels
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What each criterion measures
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- Academic Paper is worth 5 of the 5 points, scored across 5 levels.
Source
College Board. Official document. Rubrics are revised periodically, so check the source before using this for a graded assessment.
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