1. Individual Research Report (IRR)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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

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