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AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further 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 (AP) of approximately 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a Presentation with an Oral Defense (POD) .  \nCourse Goals  \nAlthough 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:  \n􀁸 Understand principles of discipline-specific research methods (e.g. , qualitative, quantitative)  \n􀁸 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) .  \n􀁸 Present (using fitting media) and defend the research design, approach, and findings to a panel.  \n􀁸 Document their processes and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio.  \nAP Equity & Access Policy  \nThe College Board strongly encourages educators to make equitable access a guiding principle for AP programs by providing all willing and academically-prepared students the opportunity to participate in AP courses. We encourage the elimination of barriers that restrict access to AP courses for students from ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups that have traditionally been underserved. Schools should make every effort to ensure their AP classes reflect the diversity of their student population. The College Board also believes all students should have access to academically-challenging coursework before they enroll in AP courses, which can prepare them for AP success. It is only through a commitment to equitable preparation and access that true equity and excellence can be achieved.  \nFormative & Summative Assessments  \nThe AP Research course continues building upon AP Seminar skills to form new understandings of a topic selected by the student and approved by the AP Research Teacher through an Inquiry Proposal process. Students are assessed on a variety of assignments, both in class and homework, as well as the Academic Paper and the Presentation and Oral Defense. The academic paper is approximately 4,000–5,000 words, and the presentation and defense take approximately 15-20 minutes.  \nFormative and Summative Assessments (cont.)  \n\n| Academic Paper (AP) | 75% of AP\u003Cbr>score |\n| --- | --- |\n| Presentation and Oral Defense (POD) | 25% of AP\u003Cbr>score |\n| In-class assignments, completion of PREP portfolio, assigned groupwork, individual assignments, in-class time management, etc. |  |\n\nThe Academic Paper (AP) is an original 4,000-5,000 word academic paper that includes the following components: (1) Introduction; (2) Method, Process, or Approach; (3) Results, Product, or Findings; (4) Discussion, Analysis, and/or Evaluation; (5) Conclusion and Final Directions; and (6) Bibliography. 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