Individual Research Report (IRR)

Sample #1 Read/re-read the 2017 Sample IRR’s Make observations with your partner regarding each sample Be prepared to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each one

Format General Word Count: 1200 words Title Page Times New Roman or Garamond 12 font 1 inch margins Word Count: 1200 words Title Page Title, AP Seminar – IRR, Name/Date/Word Count Confirm with the AP Electronic Portfolio

Discussion Questions Should you include your research question? Should you include your lens? Should you have a thesis? Should you present an argument? Should you include perspectives? What should we tie our information back to?

Citations APA - Social Sciences (such as Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, Economics, and Criminology), Business, Nursing MLA - English Studies (Language and Literature), Foreign Language and Literatures, Literary Criticism, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies Works Cited Page Questions – See Owl Purdue

Sample #2 Read/re-read the 2018 Sample IRR’s Make observations with your partner regarding each sample Be prepared to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each one

TMPOD Samples Samples Oral Defense Preparation How do I prepare? How do I ensure my answers are specific enough?