Introduction: AP Research Helping students make the jump from AP Seminar to AP Research

Today’s Objectives Discuss to understand the purpose of this course Discuss to understand the basic outline of this course Present apprehensions regarding this course

Introduction: AP Research Ask me a question. Seriously, ask any question you want. Try to figure out as much as you can about this course. This is a quick introduction to support students in asking questions and also engaging them in asking specific, pointed questions to gain information.

Why do we ask questions? ALLOW FOR DISCUSSION To gain more information To create a discussion To create new knowledge

During this course, I cannot help you unless ask me a question During this course, I cannot help you unless ask me a question. #literally From College Board: Teachers may not provide unsolicited help (i.e. students must initiate conversations that call for teacher feedback, such as asking a question to which a teacher can then respond) Course and Exam Description page 53, AP Research, College Board

Breaking down the description and requirements of this course Course Description Breaking down the description and requirements of this course DISCUSS: Discuss the following sentences with the class. Clarify any information you need in order to assist in student understanding.

Course Description: College Board AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interests. Course and Exam Description page 8, AP Research, College Board

Course Description: College Board Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Course and Exam Description page 8, AP Research, College Board

Course Description: College Board Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing analyzing, and synthesizing information. Course and Exam Description page 8, AP Research, College Board

Course Description: College Board Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio (PREP). Course and Exam Description page 8, AP Research, College Board

Course Description: College Board The course culminates in an academic paper of approximately 4,000-5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. Course and Exam Description page 8, AP Research, College Board

AP Research Curricular Requirements Course and Exam Description page 9, AP Research, College Board

Same Framework from AP Seminar QUEST Framework Same Framework from AP Seminar

QUEST Framework for Recursive Learning Q: Question and Explore U: Understand and Analyze E: Evaluate Multiple Perspectives S: Synthesize Ideas T: Team, Transform, and Transmit Course and Exam Description page 9, AP Research, College Board Use poster provided by College Board

Academic Paper

Academic Paper 4,000-5,000 Words Discipline (Subject) focused Use of single question to research and add to the Body of Knowledge Requires authentic primary or secondary research 13 Row Rubric (We will discuss in-depth) Meets Academic Paper components

Academic Paper Components Introduction Method, Process, or Approach Results, Product, or Findings Discussion, Analysis, and/or Evaluation Conclusion and Future Directions Bibliography (Not Annotated) Course and Exam Description page 9, AP Research, College Board

Tackling the Academic Paper We will take the academic paper piece-by-piece to ensure that you are accurately assimilating and using the components correctly.

Academic Paper Components Units 1 and 2: Introduction Unit 3: Method, Process, or Approach Unit 4: Results, Product, or Findings Unit 5: Discussion, Analysis, and/or Evaluation Unit 5: Conclusion and Future Directions Bibliography (Not Annotated) Yellow: VERY DIFFERENT compared to AP Seminar

Presentation and Oral Defense

Presentation and Oral Defense (POD) All students will develop a 15-20 minute presentation (using appropriate media) and deliver it to an oral defense panel of three evaluators.

A full list of specific questions will be Presentation and Oral Defense (POD) Question Topics that could be asked: Research and Inquiry Process Depth of Understanding Reflection Throughout the Inquiry Process A full list of specific questions will be posted on my website.

PREP Portfolio

Instructions: Google Drive PREP Portfolio Create a folder in Drive: Lastname, Firstname Share this folder with me I need full editing privileges Files Needed: Use Titles Below Reflection Journal Source List We will add more files throughout the year.

What apprehensions do you have regarding this course?

TOOL BOX Needs for the Course

Tool Box: Needs for the Course? Letter to Consultant Questions to be posed by panel

Today’s Objectives: Did we... Discuss to understand the purpose of this course Discuss to understand the basic outline of this course Present apprehensions regarding this course

Exit Ticket Complete the following: 3- Most Important Skills from AP Seminar 2- Items that are New to AP Research 1- Question or Concern you have about AP Research