AP Capstone Research
For examples of student work, check out the AP CAPSTONE AT ASFG WEBSITE
Course Description
AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a Process and Reflection Portfolio (PREP). The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000 to 5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.
Senior Project & AP Capstone Equivalencies
Senior Project
Student website
AP Capstone
PREP portfolio
Student presentation
Teacher evaluation
Student project
Teacher evaluation
Additional for Capstone: Teacher panel evaluation of presentation. Student defense of presentation (faculty questions). Plus, 5,000 word research paper evaluated both by teacher and College Board.
More information about the AP Capstone Program can be found on the College Board website.
