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AP Research

5 units · 5 topics · 102 lessons · Exam: May

The second AP Capstone course: design and carry out a year-long research project and defend a 4,000–5,000 word academic paper.

Start: Research Questions and Gaps Find a tutor Exam Sprint
  1. 1Big Idea 1: Question and Explore
  2. 2Big Idea 2: Understand and Analyze
  3. 3Big Idea 3: Evaluate Multiple Perspectives
  4. 4Big Idea 4: Synthesize Ideas
  5. 5Big Idea 5: Team, Transform, and Transmit
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Big Idea 1: Question and Explore

Finding a gap and asking a research question.

  1. 1Research Questions and GapsUp next6 lessons
2

Big Idea 2: Understand and Analyze

Choosing and applying a research method.

  1. 1Research Methods16 lessons
3

Big Idea 3: Evaluate Multiple Perspectives

Reviewing and weighing the existing research.

  1. 1Literature Review19 lessons
4

Big Idea 4: Synthesize Ideas

Writing the academic paper.

  1. 1Writing the Academic PaperCoverage growing
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Big Idea 5: Team, Transform, and Transmit

Presenting and defending your research.

  1. 1Presentation and Oral Defense30 lessons