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2025 AP® Research Academic Paper Scoring Guidelines

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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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