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

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. Same Framework from AP Seminar
QUEST Framework
Same Framework from AP Seminar

14. 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

15. Academic Paper

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

20. Presentation and Oral Defense

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

22. 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.

23. PREP Portfolio

24. 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.

25. What apprehensions do you have regarding this course?

26. TOOL BOX
Needs for the Course

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

28. 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

29. 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