AP Seminar Possible Midterm Questions

How long should the final draft of the IRR be?

1000-1200 words are acceptable

How many parts make up your AP score for this course and what are they?

3 components make the AP Score, they are a team project presentation[25%], an individual essay, presentation, and oral defense[35%] and finally a written exam taken during the AP exam[40%]

How long should the TMP[Team Multimedia Presentation] be?

8-10 minutes

Question: Where should you place the publication year in an APA- style reference for a journal article? A) After the author's name B) After the title C) After the journal name D) At the end of the reference

A) After the author's name

Why would you use a "historical lens" in a seminar discussion? A) Analyzing the impact of history on the text B) Predicting future events related to the seminar topic C) Critiquing the author's writing style D) Focusing on the cultural context of the seminar content

A) Analyzing the impact of history on the text

What is the main goal of applying a "societal lens" in a seminar discussion? A) Examining the text's relevance to contemporary society B) Ignoring societal issues related to the text C) Analyzing the text's grammatical structure D) Critiquing the seminar format and logistics

A) Examining the text's relevance to contemporary society

Question: How should you format the title and author's name on an APA-style title page? A) Title centered, author's name and affiliation centered below B) Title and author's name centered, affiliation aligned right C) Title aligned left, author's name and affiliation aligned right D) Title and author's name aligned left, affiliation centered below

A) Title centered, author's name and affiliation centered below

What is the purpose of music sampling? A) To reuse elements of previously existing songs B) To create original pieces of music C) To mix a variety of songs D) To make a specific genre of music

A) To reuse elements of previously existing songs

Music sampling involves using pre-existing sound recordings to create new songs. A) True B) False

A) True

What is this class the prerequisite for?

AP Research

What does "APA" stand for in the context of academic writing?

American Psychological Association

What is the correct format for in-text citations in APA style when paraphrasing from a book? A) (Author, year, page number) B) (Author, page number) C) (Year, page number) D) (Title, page number)

B) (Author, page number)

What lenses are connected to pollution? A) Historical B) Environmental C) Economical D) Cultural

B) Environmental

Clearance is not needed when using short samples in music production. A) True B) False

B) False

The title of an APA research paper should be bolded AND italicized. A) True B) False

B) False

What type of indent is used on an APA Bibliography? A) First Line B) Hanging C) Right D) Left

B) Hanging

According to the CRAAP test, what does the "P" stand for? A) Precision B) Purpose C) Publication D) Perspective

B) Purpose[Key is wrong in Schoology]

In the CRAAP test, what does the "R" stand for? A) Recent B) Relevant C) Rigorous D) Reliable

B) Relevant

Which of the following are NOT AP seminar lenses (Pick all that apply) A) Futuristic B) Technological C) Realistic D) Ethical

B) Technological C) Realistic

Which statement best describes the futuristic Lens? A. Describes the past of the and present of the topic B. Goes in depth on how the topic will evolve and possible scenarios about the future. C. How robots will be involved with the topic. D. Will this be relevant in the future?

B. Goes in depth on how the topic will evolve and possible scenarios about the future.

Explain the basic concept of "looping" in music sampling

Borrowing an element of music from another artist and continuously repeating it to create a sense of repetition.

Which answer choice has a proper APA citation for an in-text citation? A) "The discovery of the earliest known fossil mosquitoes, preserved in Lebanese amber, had a sting in the tail: the insects were bloodsucking males (Kramer, 2). B) "The discovery of the earliest known fossil mosquitoes, preserved in Lebanese amber, had a sting in the tail: the insects were bloodsucking males" (Kramer 2023). C) "The discovery of the earliest known fossil mosquitoes, preserved in Lebanese amber, had a sting in the tail: the insects were bloodsucking males" (Kramer, 2023). D) "The discovery of the earliest known fossil mosquitoes, preserved in Lebanese amber, had a sting in the tail: the insects were bloodsucking males" (Kramer, 2).

C) "The discovery of the earliest known fossil mosquitoes, preserved in Lebanese amber, had a sting in the tail: the insects were bloodsucking males" (Kramer, 2023).

How many points does the CRAAP test have in all? A) 20 B) 25 C) 50 D) 100

C) 50

How should references be organized on the reference page in APA format? A) Alphabetically by title B) Chronologically by publication date C) Alphabetically by author's last name D) Random order

C) Alphabetically by author's last name

How does the "philosophical lens" contribute to a seminar discussion? A) Exploring the author's psychological background B) Focusing on the linguistic elements of the text C) Exploring fundamental knowledge about the way people think D) Ignoring emotional aspects of the seminar content

C) Exploring fundamental knowledge about the way people think

What is the focus of a "economic lens" in a seminar discussion? A) Analyzing the impact of cultural elements B) Examining power dynamics within society C) Investigating economic structures and financial influences D) Exploring psychological motivations of characters

C) Investigating economic structures and financial influences

How has music sampling developed over the years? A) Music sampling has completely died out B) Music sampling is only done with the most popular of artists C) Music sampling has been combined with modern software applications to borrow old pieces of music for modern songs D) Music sampling's influence on music has been reduce to little to

C) Music sampling has been combined with modern software applications to borrow old pieces of music for modern songs

What does "Currency" mean in the CRAAP test? A) The availability of the information B) The accuracy of the information C) The timeliness of the information D) The reliability of the information

C) The timeliness of the information

How do you format a long quotation in APA style? A) Single quotation marks B) Italics C) Double quotation marks D) Block indentation

D) Block indentation

Which lens is about $$$? A) Futuristic B) Investments C) Market D) Economic

D) Economic

What is NOT a type of science in the scientific lens? A) Life B) Social C) Physical D) Geographical

D) Geographical

Which of the following fonts are approved by APA format? A. 12-point Times New Roman B. 11-point Arial C. 11-point Calibri D. 11-point Georgia E. All the above

E. All the above

Which two lenses have certain similarities and overlaps? Why?

Possible Answer: Futuristic lenses and scientific lenses are similar because both includes technology and technological advancements.

Give an example the importance of sample clearance in music sampling and the music industry.

Possible Answer: Sample clearance is important for people to obtain legal permission for the people who hold the copyright before they use the pre-existing songs.

Explain the point system used in the CRAAP test.

Possible Answer: The point system used in the CRAAP Test is used to verify and gauge the reliability of a source you use. Ten points are given to each of the 5 sections that make up the word CRAAP(Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) and points are taken away based on if the sources do not fit a criteria(For example, taking away points from Currency if a source doesn't have the date it was posted at). Add up the scores from the 5 topics and if the score is 30 or more, the source is useable; however, good sources usually require the score to be close to 40.

Briefly explain one key concept or question addressed in the Environmental lens.

Possible Short answer: One key concept addressed in the Environmental lens is how human activities impact nature and ecosystems. Questions include how environment/nature are valued and what environmentalism means

What are the 2 components of PT1?

Team Multimedia Presentation and Individual Research Report

Name 4 aspects in the artistic/philosophical lens:

These are examples: Art, Dance, Music, Design

Name 4 aspects in the social/cultural lens

These are examples: Language & Communication, Ethnicity, Groups, Customs

Possible Essay Topics:

Why are you taking this class? Why should rising sophomores and juniors consider taking this class? How has this class helped you in other areas? (Y'all gonna have to answer this; I'm not going to help)

How could the CRAAP test be used in courses not related to AP Capstone?

You could use it for English and History courses when researching a topic for a project, making sure you have great sources and not misleading ones.

Which of the following is not included in APA works cited citations? a. Access Date b. Publication Date c. Article Title d. Source URL

a. Access Date

"Free Will" falls under which Seminar Lens? a. Artistic & Philosophical b. Technological c. Political & Historical d. Futuristic

a. Artistic & Philosophical

When does a source become "unacceptable" according to the CRAAP test? a. Below 30 b. Below 10 c. Above 30 d. Above 40

a. Below 30

When citing a book in APA format, what information is included in the reference list? a. Book title, author, publication year, publisher b. Book title, author, page numbers, publication date c. Author, book title, publication year, chapter title d. Book title, author, publication year, URL

a. Book title, author, publication year, publisher

What is the purpose of the Seminar Lenses? a. To define information and sort it into labeled topics b. To ensure a source is reliable c. To ensure you are not plagiarizing or copying someone's work d. To ensure a source is approved by college board

a. To define information and sort it into labeled topics

According to APA guidelines, the title page of a research paper should include the running head. a. True b. False

a. True

Currency, as one of the criteria in the CRAAP test, refers to the publication's timeliness. a. True b. False

a. True

The cultural lens in research analysis explores the influence of cultural background of a certain topic. a. True b. False

a. True

The futuristic lens in literary analysis focuses on the effect and the path to the future. a. True b. False

a. True

APA format uses footnotes for in-text citations. a) True b) False

b) False

What is the main emphasis of the environmental lens when researching? a. Economic structures b. Effect on Climate Change c. Cultural context d. Gender roles

b. Effect on Climate Change

In APA format, it is acceptable to use footnotes for citing sources. a. True b. False

b. False

What is the purpose of the CRAAP test? A. To define information and sort it into labeled topics b. To ensure a source is reliable c. To ensure you are not plagiarizing or copying someone's work d. To ensure a source is approved by college board

b. To ensure a source is reliable

What kind of citation typically does NOT need to be included in an APA- style reference list? a) Book b) Journal article c) Personal anecdotes d) Website

c) Personal anecdotes

Which one is not one of the CRAAP Test titles for scoring? a. Relevance b. Authority c. Cryptocurrency d. Purpose

c. Cryptocurrency

What type of support helps determine the credibility of a source? a) Emotional appeals b) Logic and evidence c) Personal experiences alone d) External links and references

d) External links and references

Which of the following is NOT a good gauge for the overall authority of a website? a) The domain extension (.edu, .gov, etc) b) Spelling and grammar issues c) Affiliation with reputable institutions d) The aesthetic appeal of the site

d) The aesthetic appeal of the site

Is there a penalty for consistently reading off the board?

of course there is buddy