AP Capstone

Course Material The Center website: http://www.tohsthecenter.org/ap-research-stem.html Schoology: https://app.schoology.com/home Weebly: http://drmalhotrassciencecorner.weebly.com/

AP Research 2016-17 Performance at the College Board 100% pass rate 15 students scored 5 5 students scored 4 4 students scored 3

AP Capstone AP Capstone has two courses in sequence AP Seminar is a pre-requisite for AP Research Goal of AP Capstone: to build independent and critical thinkers 

The AP Capstone Courses AP Seminar Interdisciplinary Studies (grade 10) AP Research Specialized in Sciences/STEM or Humanities (grade 11)

THE PATHWAY TO WRITING A RESEARCH QUESTION This is the most important part of this course!

Students Carry Skills to College and Beyond…

Year in AP Research Identify a specific topic within a broader field of interest Build a network of experts & advisors Read and understand related literature Refine question and develop method(s) Conduct research/investigation Analyze results and report findings Defend findings

AP Research Work Product Overview Research Logbook: Ongoing documentation of the Research process over the course of the year, Mentor communication and Reflection Research Paper (5000 words, due 4/11): In the traditional APA format: Introduction, Literature Review, Method, Analysis and Evaluation, Conclusion & Reflection, References Oral Defense (15-20 minutes, due 4/15): Students formally present and defend the research design, methods, approach and findings

Beyond AP Research... Public Presentation of Research -Festival of Scholars (poster and 3-4 minute informal talk, likely 4/26) Interact with local professionals Science Medical Computer Engineering Awards by sponsors

Possible Fields of Inquiry for STEM Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology Environmental Science Botany Environmental Science Human Biology Zoology Computer Science Engineering Physics

AP Research - 2 Tracks 180 days track 360 days track Literature review Research proposal -theoretical Build network-expert advisors Revise methods Conduct research/investigation Gather data: primary data, secondary data, metadata Data analysis Report and Defend Findings 360 days track Complete the 180 days track Scientific Method or Action Research Method Research proposal - lab research or action research Research proposal approval-(waiting approval-DO) Placement in a professional lab Send research proposal or action research Goal: Lab research (Summer or next year)

Parents, Be an Expert Advisor! Higher Ed advisors for this year: Dr. Zin Dr. Givvin Thank you for taking on this responsibility! Email me: nmalhotra@conejousd.org -more information -get paperwork

AP Research-Specific Skills Deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest Students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question Understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information throughout

Learn more about AP Research http://www.tohsthecenter.org/ap-research-stem.html Information about AP Capstone: https://advancesinap.collegeboard.org/ap-capstone Information about the Center for Advanced Studies and Research: http://www.tohsthecenter.org/about.html AP Research Course and Exam Description: https://secure- media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap- research-course-and-exam-description.pdf

Poster Presentation-makesigns.com Students add information to the poster throughout the year Improve methods Collect and analyze data Gather evidence Make conclusions Finalize the poster