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AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic; problem; or issue of individual interest. Through this course; the students explore; design; plan; and conduct research based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course; students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing; analyzing; and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development; document their processes; and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense..

Although the topic of each research study will vary; the course requires students to plan and conduct a study or investigation. The course provides opportunities (activities/assignments) for students to

 • Understand principles of discipline-specific research methods (e.g.; qualitative; quantitative; mixed).

 • Employ appropriate disciplinary research methods to develop; manage; and conduct an in-depth study or investigation in an area of student’s own interest; culminating in a 4000–5000 word paper (accompanied by an additional piece of scholarly work — where applicable — to be performed or exhibited).

• Present (using appropriate media) and defend the research design; approach; and findings to a panel.

• Document their processes and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio.

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• ENGL
• 4 years of English

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Online / Virtual