1. AP Capstone

2. Course Material
The Center website:
Schoology:
Weebly:

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

4. 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 

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

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

7. Students Carry Skills to College and Beyond…

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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)

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

14. 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

15. Learn more about AP Research
Information about AP Capstone:
Information about the Center for Advanced Studies and Research:
AP Research Course and Exam Description: media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap- research-course-and-exam-description.pdf

16. 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