AP Research-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) course is taught over 2 semesters. AP Seminar is a pre-requisite for AP Research and is the foundation course with a goal to build independent and critical thinkers. AP Research students are expected to bring skills and traits necessary for future academic study through the examination of multiple perspectives, evaluation of credibility of sources, and construction of arguments during their research. To learn more about the AP Capstone program and the two sequence courses included in this Diploma program, please visit the College Board links:
All AP Research students must maintain a Process and Reflection Portfolio (PREP) or lab notebook throughout the year. This portfolio or lab notebook should be reviewed throughout the year as a formative assessment component of the course and should be maintained by the student as evidence of participating in research to show to academic counselors, college admission officers, and faculty members.
AP Research students must write a research proposal and get a approved by the TOHS Institutional Review Board before they can proceed to conducting any research on the selected topic. Every AP Research student is expected to connect with a mentor/expert advisor at a local university or in the industry. Throughout the course, each student will work on a year long investigation while keeping the instructor and the mentor in the loop. At the end of their investigation, students may choose to work in one of the local professional labs if accepted by the lab supervisor. Students are expected to practice good work ethics and use critical thinking skills throughout this course. Other AP courses (especially Stats) are recommended before you take this amazing course. Join AP Research course and be a part of the #1 RESEARCH TEAM in Science!
All assignments, rubrics, links, lectures and assignment due dates will be posted in a Learning management system called CANVAS. Students should check out the AP Research Modules located in CANVAS and skim through different assignments, rubrics, handouts, guidelines etc. If you cannot access the CANVAS, please let me know ASAP: EMAIL ME HERE For more information on this course, please visit the AP Research STEM course page
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