AP Research-2-2024-2025 Assignments

1) Did you understand the flow and format of your AP Research Academic Paper?
2) Did you follow the time line/schedule of the paper sections of your academic paper?
3) What was your academic experience with your expert advisor?
4) What did you find in analyzing the data/results? 
5) Did you find an answer to your research question/achieve the goal of this paper?
6) What section of your paper did you enjoy the most?
7)  What section of your paper did you enjoy the least?
8)  What was your academic experience with the AP Capstone Program?
10) Would you recommend the AP capstone program to other students?

*Submit to google classroom when finished.  
*Print questions and put completed questions in your prep journal dated May 5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRt3OG2Pv9c&t=24s

Include the following in your presentation:
Title Page
Hook
Problem Statement
Background Information (facts, quote)
Research Question
Significance or Importance of your topic/argument/claim
Lenses/Evidence/Facts/Graphs/Charts
Method/Process
Results
Discussion/Solution/Limitations
Concluding thoughts/Future recommendations
Works Cited Page-References
Oral Defense
Make sure to have IN-Text citations throughout your presentation

KEEP IT SIMPLE and NEAT!! Good information, good evidence!
15-20 Minutes
25% of your grade

Attach receipt of your submission to your CB Digital Portfolio.

Consolidate ALL your sections of your academic paper and create one document without your name or school.

AP Research papers should include an abstract, which is a concise summary of the paper's key findings and methodology, and is typically 150-300 words. Here's a more detailed explanation:
The abstract provides readers with a quick overview of the research paper, allowing them to determine if the paper is relevant to their interests and to understand the main points of the research. 
AP Research papers, especially those following a professional style, should include an abstract as a standard component. 
A good abstract should include:
A brief overview of the research question or problem. 
A description of the methods used in the research. 
A summary of the key findings or results. 
The implications or significance of the research. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caWNerJ6rmA

Research Paper Advertisement Description: Numerous research papers/products are advertised to potential customers daily through various means, from billboards and magazines to online pop-ups and interstitial ads. In all hopes of?

Researchers can earn money through their publications in a number of ways. For example, they may receive funding from grants or other sources to support their research, and the results of their work may be published in academic journals or other outlets that pay for the content they publish. 

Directions: 
Create your own personal blog on google slides that explains your 2024-2025 research work.

Rubric: (can be in any order)
background images/info
illustrations or graphics 
name and logo (business)
research basis
tagline  (short, catchy phrase that summarizes the key idea or main takeaway of a research paper)
strong call to action (A call to action answers the question, “What do we want our ideal prospect to do after they finish reading your paper?) Why is your research the best?

View a variety of CB AP IMP and Take Notes! Do's and Dont's

Peer Review Assignment:
In general, the peer review process follows the following steps: 
First, the author of the academic paper submits the manuscript to the peer.
Next, the peer review process occurs. The reviewer provides feedback, addressing any major or minor issues with the manuscript, and gives their advice regarding what edits should be made. 
Lastly, the edited manuscript is sent back to the author. They input the edits, and resubmit it to the editor for publication.
Create a google document (Name, RQ, Thesis, Major Revisions, Helpful tips) and then submit. PUT your name and your peers name.
Peer Reviewer Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXWTSPExYoc

The is where you wrap up your ideas and leave the reader with a strong final impression. It has several key goals:

Restate the problem statement addressed in the paper
Summarize your overall arguments or findings
Suggest the key takeaways from your paper
Not too wordy
Discuss your gap
Answer your research question

Discussion:
Your discussion is, in short, the answer to the question “what do my results mean?” The discussion section of the manuscript should come after the methods and results section. You explain the significance of those results and tie everything back to the research question. A good discussion section includes analysis of any unexpected findings/gaps in research. This paragraph should begin with a description of the unexpected finding, followed by a brief interpretation as to why you believe it appeared and, if necessary, its possible significance in relation to the overall study. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfCGoWtF_tc&t=61s

Main Points:

1) Restate your research question
2) Discuss 3 important topics from your research findings
3) Discuss new insight into your results
4) Discuss any limitations or gaps
5) Why are the results valid
6) Discuss your recommendations for further future research

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP4gDG0q63k (Result Direction Format)
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One of the final parts of a research paper, in which an author describes, analyzes, and interprets their findings.

Create a Result Section:
Introduce the Data/Analysis
Present the Date/Analysis
Comment on the Date
(Tables Figures Graphs Charts)

MUST HAVE EVIDENCE to explain your results. MUST have works cited!

MAKE TRANSITIONS IN YOUR PARAGRAPH SMOOTH

Final Draft

A  is where you report the main findings of the data collection and analysis you conducted for your thesis or dissertation. You should report all relevant results concisely and objectively, in a logical order. Don’t include subjective interpretations of why you found these results or what they mean—any evaluation should be saved for the discussion section.
Your results should always be written in the past tense.
While the length of this section depends on how much data you collected and analyzed, it should be written as concisely as possible.
Only include results that are directly relevant to answering your research questions. Avoid speculative or interpretative words like “appears” or “implies.”
If you have other results you’d like to include, consider adding them to an appendix or footnotes.
Always start out with your broadest results first, and then flow into your more granular (but still relevant) ones. Think of it like a shoe store: first discuss the shoes as a whole, then the sneakers, boots, sandals, etc.

The methods section should describe what was done to answer the research question, describe how it was done, justify the experimental design, and explain how the results were analyzed. Scientific writing is direct and orderly. Follow directions!

Quantitative?
Qualitative?
Mixed?
Literature Review?

Who/Participants?
What?
Why?
How?
When?
Organized!

Results/Analysis/Tables/Graphs/Charts

After viewing the 2 presentations answer the following questions for each presentation:
I) Title
II) Research Question/Hook
III) Lenses Used
IV) Method Used
V) Results
VI) Gaps in research
VII) Transformation/Conclusions
VIII) Future Recommendations
XI) 3 negatives 
X) 3 positives

The body of your paper should be approximately 700-1000 words in length. The body of a research paper is the section that supports the thesis and is the largest part of a research paper; in it you collect and arrange evidence that will persuade the reader of your argument. It should, therefore, have a logical organization and should explain your Line of reasoning and finding gaps to produce a new understanding. It should also lead the reader into your Methods section. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DUE ON 11/8
*Multiple Perspectives
*Counter arguments/CRE/Gaps/New understandings

STEPS:
1) Topic Sentence
2) Provide evidence that supports the claim
3) Gaps
4) Arguments with citations
5) examine a new understanding (original to you)

Body Paragraph Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0SMvLu2D1Y&t=1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlgR1q3UQZE&t=312s

We will be viewing a variety of previous student AP Presentations and then you will be submitting your GS rough draft check-in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEtOyBximx8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fnw-wIsRR4&list=PLGx-cR21knC057h1lp4GOpUminnUt3ulg&index=21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sSLDKalE0Q&list=PLGx-cR21knC057h1lp4GOpUminnUt3ulg&index=15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq-A2W4M6uk&list=PLGx-cR21knC057h1lp4GOpUminnUt3ulg&index=14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuuEJ2-JjfQ&list=PLGx-cR21knC057h1lp4GOpUminnUt3ulg&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXp39kp-J8Y&list=PL0E8s0-psafqP-P5I2PXIDgJqzgoraO6Z&index=1

An introduction is the initial part of a research paper and the part that a reader is likely to read first (at least when focusing deeply and reading it in detail). Hence, definitions, notions, and other information required for understanding the paper are presented/listed here.
Every paper needs context so that readers can understand why you have created it. This is exactly what you can do in your research paper introduction. Of course, this can mean that your introduction is the hardest part of an essay to write first. So, it is essential that you take your time and make sure you get it right.
The introduction of writing is going to set out your rationale, which is what research will be based around. Your readers should be able to tell what they are reading right from the beginning and whether it interests them.
It is essential that you make the beginning of your research paper interesting (HOOK/BACKGROUND) and engage with your readers from the first line. This will make sure that people continue to read and learn about what you have found out. You should also state a hypothesis and the way you think your work will turn out in conclusion. 

A problem statement is a critical component of the research project, as it provides a clear and concise roadmap for the research, and helps to ensure that the research is well-designed and addresses a significant and relevant issue. (focus + clarity)

Thesis Statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFp1uGTXo4Q

Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msaynBwwxkA&list=PLjBMY3HggCpAkDGz8zyMHIueIrTkuS1pl&index=3 

Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwzfnDbZCRQ&list=PLjBMY3HggCpAkDGz8zyMHIueIrTkuS1pl&index=2

Rubric Introduction:
What is your Thesis Statement?
What is your HOOK?
What is your Research Question?
What is your Problem Statement?
What is your Background Information? Does it have cited information?
What are your lenses for the body of your paper?


Also, you can ADD Credibility to your author by stating what he/she does for a living or previous history in research.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQwPMnNgvh4 (PREP Journal Take Notes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQK_Y0rCnvA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifgh9X688WA&t=901s

Directions:
I) Alphabetical Order 
II) Brief summary of major ideas, facts, research, quotes. (identify where you will use in paper)
III) Explain relevance to your research
IV) Cite your source (APA. MLA)?

You want to find RELIABLE sources for your academic research paper. 
I) INTRO: Background/Hook
II) BODY: Lenses/Perspectives (3-4)
III)  METHOD: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed
IV) DISCUSSION: Analysis
V) CONCLUSION: Solution/Transformation
VI) Works Cited
VIII) IMP: Google Slide Presentation

Students are encouraged to start seeking an Expert Adviser within their discipline to aide them in determining the validity of a source. Any Expert Adviser(s) should be in place by the start of October.  Throughout this process, you will be communicating with your expert advisor to help you throughout your academic research paper.


Directions:
Answer each question:
I) WHO is your expert advisor?
II) WHY did you ask your EA to help you with your paper?
III) WHEN will you meet with your EA?
IV) WHAT will be the more challenging parts of your paper?
V)  HOW will you communicate with your EA? (Email, Meetings?)

Directions:

1) Watch videos, listen to the lecture information, and read the sources in the GC.
2) Create an OUTLINE of your academic paper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YkwxcoD1yM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxKd66g7M1s

Directions:
I) Work with a peer to review, edit, and discuss one another's topic + research question.
II) When finished discussing submit your topic information and research question.

Create a vision board of your academic paper...based off your brainstorm activity.

Board should include the following:
Theme/Topic
Research Question
Background Sentence/Quote
Lenses
Method you will use when compiling your research
Hypothesis of your research
Visual Images

Binder with Tabs:
I) College Board (CB) Video Notes
II) Course Handouts
III) Summaries of commjnication with your academic advisor.
IV) Research Article Information/Annotations
V)  Presentation Information/IMP
On front:
NAME/ACADEMIC YEAR/CLASS/PERIOD

CREATE a collegeboard account and submit your ticket

Directions: Brainstorm and write! (format of your choice)

I) Theme(Real World Issue Focused)
II) Topic: Research Question...thinking about!
III) Lenses (3-5)
IV) Method (considering using: can be more than 1)
V)  Why are you interested in researching this topic?
VI) Do you have a hypothesis? If so, what is it?