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- Course Description-
(Note: AP Seminar is a prerequisite for AP Research. Completing AP Seminar and all its required assessment components is necessary for students to develop the skills to be successful in AP Research.) 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. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000–5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.
Rules and Expectations
Rules and Expectations
1. Do not interfere with the learning process.
2. Take responsibility for your actions.
R E S P E C T
R E S P E C T
*Maintain a respectful and positive attitude toward your classmates and me. Make sure to maintain the integrity of your own work - do not participate in plagiarism.
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
*Be an active member of this class. Participate. Help your peers. Advocate for yourself. Talk to me if you have any questions or concerns. Stay organized. Complete your assigned reading. Be in your seat before the bell rings. Bring all necessary materials to class.
B E H A V I O R
B E H A V I O R
*Come to class on time. Cell phones are NOT allowed in class - unless I ask you to use them. Come to class prepared. Participate in classroom activities.
M A T E R I A L S
M A T E R I A L S
*Come prepared with your binder, composition notebook, novels, and writing utensils every day.
Plagiarism and A.I. Policy
Plagiarism and A.I. Policy
AP Capstone TM Policy on Plagiarism and Falsification or Fabrication of Information:
Participating teachers shall inform students of the consequences of plagiarism and instruct students to ethically use and acknowledge the ideas and work of others throughout their course work. The student’s individual voice should be clearly evident, and the ideas of others must be acknowledged, attributed, and/or cited.
A student who fails to acknowledge the source or author of any and all information or evidence taken from the work of someone else through citation, attribution or reference in the body of the work, or through a bibliographic entry, will receive a score of 0 on that particular component of the AP Seminar and/or AP Research Performance Task.
In AP Seminar, a team of students that fails to properly acknowledge sources or authors on the Team Multimedia Presentation will receive a group score of 0 for that component of the Team Project and Presentation.
A student who incorporates falsified or fabricated information (e.g. evidence, data, sources, and/or authors) will receive a score of 0 on that particular component of the AP Seminar and/or AP Research Performance Task.
In AP Seminar, a team of students that incorporates falsified or fabricated information in the Team Multimedia Presentation will receive a group score of 0 for that component of the Team Project and Presentation. [CR2b]
AP Capstone Policy on Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DEFINITION OF GENERATIVE AI IN AP CAPSTONE COURSES
Generative AI tools use predictive technology to produce new text, charts, images, audio, video, etc. This includes not only ChatGPT and similar Large Language Models (LLMs), but also many writing assistants or plug-ins that are built on this or similar AI technologies. Generative AI tools can be contrasted with other AI-based tools that do specific tasks—for example, that help students with grammar, but don’t generate new writing.
POLICY ON ACCEPTABLE GENERATIVE AI USE IN AP CAPSTONE COURSES
Generative AI tools must be used ethically, responsibly, and intentionally to support student learning, not to bypass it. Accordingly, all performance tasks submitted in AP Seminar and AP Research must be the student’s own work. While students are permitted to use Generative AI tools consistent with this policy, their use is optional and not mandatory. Students can use generative AI tools as optional aids for exploration of potential topics of inquiry, initial searches for sources of information, confirming their understanding of a complex text, or checking their writing for grammar and tone. However, students must read primary and secondary sources directly, perform their own analysis and synthesis of evidence, and make their own choices on how to communicate effectively both in their writing and presentations. It remains the student’s responsibility to engage deeply with credible, valid sources and integrate diverse perspectives when working on the performance tasks. Students must complete interim “checkpoints” with their teacher to demonstrate genuine engagement with the tasks.
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
PREP [CR4b] folders and Projects/Presentations: 60%
Minor Assignments and Reflection Journals: 40% [CR4b]
— Students have regular work-in-progress interviews with their teachers to review their progress and to receive feedback on their scholarly work as evidenced by the PREP.
Office Hours:
Office Hours:
Monday - Wednesday 3-3:30 PM
You must sign up to meet with me. Calendar will be in classroom.
These are really important. This is the time you can come see me and discuss the grade you got on a paper and how to fix it, or you can come see me and get some extra help with any questions you may have. You can also come see me to discuss questions you have about a novel we are reading, or difficulties with Senior Project. Remember, you can rewrite all papers, but you must come see me first! I am here to help you so please feel free to utilize this time.
Important Due Dates:
Important Due Dates:
Even though some deadlines for this class will be staggered depending of the individual project
and the research process, there are times when hard deadlines will apply.
Commitment to Topics: 9/23
Inquiry Proposal Form: Due by 10/31 for First Approval
Inquiry Proposal Form Final Submissions: 11/12
Check up and Final Submission Dates for Academic Papers between Feb. 13 - April 17
Oral Defense Presentations after school from March 16 - April 17
The grade for the Academic Paper and the Oral Defense must be uploaded to College Board by April 27
Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
FAQ
Q 1: What is plagiarism?
Answer: As stated in an online article, "Plagiarism is the use of another's original words or ideas as though they were your own" (http://www3.cis.gsu.edu/dtruex/courses/PMBA8125/Instructs-Matls-Templates/PlagarismFAQs.html). Acts of plagiarism might include, but are not limited to, 1.) using any number of words or ideas from a published source, no matter how seemingly insignificant, without proper documentation; 2.) using the work of another student (e.g., copying another student’s homework, composition, or project); and 3.) using excessive editing suggestions of another student, adult, or paid author. Plagscan is used to prevent plagiarism. Students will be required to submit assignments via www.plagscan.com/EHS. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero as well as the disciplinary action outlined for this offense in the student handbook.
Q 2: Am I allowed to leave class to use the restroom or retrieve work from my locker?
Answer: Sometimes. Restroom/Locker passes will be granted solely at the teacher’s discretion. Repeated failure to arrive to class prepared will result in detention, and all detentions are served in the morning before school begins.
Q 3: Will we ever use our phones/tablets in class?
Answer: Occasionally. We will use personal electronic devices, from time to time, to supplement the learning process. However, students are ONLY to use their devices with the teacher’s permission. Students using cell phones/devices for any reason without the teacher’s permission will be referred to the office for disciplinary action. So, unless I tell you to use it, keep your electronic devices off and put away.
Q 4: Do you accept late work?
Answer: In general, no. All assignments must be complete and ready to turn in at the beginning of the period. If an exception is made, full credit will not be possible. Once I have returned graded assignments, however, it is too late to make them up.
Q 5: Am I allowed to make up all the work I miss when I’m absent?
Answer: Yes – but only if you have an excused note. When you return to school, check with me to find out what work was assigned during your absence and schedule a time to complete any in-class assessments. It is a student’s responsibility to obtain and complete all missing work within 5 days of an excused absence. Until missing work is completed, it will be entered with a grade of 0.
All work that was assigned prior to your absence is due no later than the day you return. Tests and quizzes must be made up before school, in class, or during an elective (with that teacher’s permission). The only exception applies to writing assignments and projects: Regardless of whether or not you are physically present in class, all original due dates apply. If you do not attend class the day a writing/project is due, upload it electronically to our classroom, send it to school with someone else, email it to me, or send me a screenshot. If you do not attend class on a day that you were expected to present and you did not make arrangements before your original presentation date/time points will be deducted.
Q 6: What do I do if I have questions that aren’t answered during class?
Answer: If you realize you need additional help with a particular reading selection or writing assignment, please let me know! If it isn’t something we can handle in a quick discussion or via email, consider arranging a morning tutoring session.
Q 7: Do you drop grades?
Answer: It depends. If I do not drop a grade in the class work/minor assignments category, that most likely means you had a chance to go back and make up missing/failing assignments, making a drop irrelevant.
Q 8: Do you offer extra credit?
Answer: Sometimes I offer credit if students practice annotating personally owned copies of the novels we read. At other times I may allow students to complete enrichment projects, attend tutoring, and/or request contracts. If you need extra help, please speak with me well before the end of the 9 weeks. Do not show up on the last two weeks before report cards for a solution.
Q 9: Do you really care about this class?
Answer: I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t. Literature and the Language Arts is my passion. I want to help students improve in what they already know about reading and writing. I would never ask you to do something that I didn't think connected to a bigger purpose or reason. Unfortunately, nothing will work unless you do! Come to class every day; pay attention and participate; stay on task; and do the work assigned, on time, to the best of your ability. When questions do arise, I expect open and immediate communication with me – I cannot help you solve your problem if I do not know it exists. I am always available to parents and students through email, a phone call, or a conference, and I welcome communication from both parties.
Q 10: (For Seniors ONLY): What is the Senior Project?
Answer: This project demonstrates the culmination of a student’s learning over the course of their academic career. This project is mandatory in Columbia County. Although the project is overseen by the English Department, it is intended to be an independent study in addition to the normal senior lit curriculum. Students who remain organized and complete the components of the Senior Project, as well as the literature requirements, will successfully complete their English credits toward graduation. Essays will ALWAYS conform to either APA or MLA format. Seniors have access to an electronic copy of the CCBOE Senior Project manual and will be responsible for the content in completing their project. In addition, students have both a Microsoft 365 account and Google account provided by Columbia County free of charge. Students will be expected to maintain a portfolio (in OneNote or Google classroom) and turn in assignments electronically.
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