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How do we get from an idea or topic to a full researched and verified research paper? How do I even start to do in-depth research on a topic?
How do we get from an idea or topic to a full researched and verified research paper? How do I even start to do in-depth research on a topic?
Use this page and its resources to help.
Use this page and its resources to help.
Projects and Assignments
Projects and Assignments
Weekly Reflections
Weekly Reflections
By the end of each week you should/would have learned a few things in order to move your research paper forward. Keeping a reflection of the weeks activities and lessons, steps towards your paper, data gathered, and new knowledge will assist you in our journey.
Use the paper to the right to help guide your reflections.
For Reflection #1 Only
Your first reflection should be your impressions of the class AFTER hearing about it the first week from Mr. Mathos AND reading 3-4 Welcome letters that were created for you by previous research students. Thats it!
AP Research First Major Assignment.docxFirst Major Assignment
First Major Assignment
Due by Sept 4th by 11:59pm
This is the first major assignment for the class. It will help you to research and narrow your topic / area of inquiry.
Needs to be typed and sent to Mr. Mathos @ paul.mathos@browardschools.com
Topic Brainstorming
Topic Brainstorming
Due Aug 28th by 11:59pm, Typed and emailed.
3-5 completed/attempted Brainstorming Maps for different topics.
This assignment will aim to help you complete part of your First Major Assignment for my class. Choosing the right topic to complete your research paper about is a crucial decision that has implications for the rest of your year.
Directions:
Create a list of 10 topics you are interested in (Anything!! No, really, anything!)
After that, narrow the list of your topics to 3-5 that have potential, do that by completing the Brainstorming map for the topic
By completing the Brainstorming Map you will be able to filter through topics that may have more potential than others
Brainstorming Map for Topic.docx30 source assignment
30 source assignment
Take your time and don't procrastinate, this will take a bit. All sources will be due via email, either shared document or attached.
1st 15 sources due Oct 9th by 11:59pm
2nd 15 sources due Oct 16th by 11:59pm
30 Source List Assignment.pptxResearch Method/Design Presentation
Research Method/Design Presentation
Due Oct 23rd by 11:59pm
For this presentation, your group (2 people) will become “experts” in your assigned method. The final presentation must include the following elements in a well-crafted power point presentation that will be between five to eight minutes (Ignore the bonus point and materials section)
Handouts and powerpoints to help with the creation of the Research Method/Design presentation. Don't forget that outside resources are/can to be used as well.
The Long Video
The Long Video
The next step will be to define your research design and research method. What design should you use to best inform your research? What method would work best with what you have available? What is the dang difference between design and method? (Oh yes, there is a difference).
QUANTITATIVE vs Qualitative
QUANTITATIVE vs Qualitative
Know the difference so your method and design better align with your research question.
Inductive vs deductive Reasoning
Inductive vs deductive Reasoning
Know the difference so your method and design better align with your research question.
Inquiry_Proposal_Form.docxThe inquiry Proposal Form
The inquiry Proposal Form
Due: Nov 6th by 11:59pm
The inquiry proposal form is the culmination of your efforts before we begin to write your research paper. Students need to take the form and answer all the questions with GREAT DETAIL and be ready to present the form to Mr. Mathos and/or an administrator.
If it is done well, you will be approved to continue your research paper.
If it is NOT done well, and or things do not make sense.... its back to the drawing board for you.
Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Due Feb 19th by 11:59pm
This is the power point from class. This contains the process, instructions and the rubric for this assignment
Use the links on the Research homepage to assist in finding your APA, MLA, or Chicago citation style guide.
How to Do research
How to Do research
Playlist of videos from College Board
Playlist of videos from College Board
A great playlist from CB on everything from building your argument and inquiry process to understanding the rubric and reviewing academic paper examples.
Evaluating Resources Videos (Craap)
Evaluating Resources Videos (Craap)
Plagiarism.pptxPLagarism Powerpoint
PLagarism Powerpoint
A quick PowerPoint addressing the different types of plagiarism. Check it out.
Choosing a topic / creating a Problem Statement
Choosing a topic / creating a Problem Statement
Creating a Research Question
Creating a Research Question
Developing the question
Developing the question
Creating the question
Creating the question
The in-depth R.Q. video
The in-depth R.Q. video
Inquiry Proposal Form
Inquiry Proposal Form
The IPF (Inquiry Proposal Form) is the culmination of all of your activities and planning prior to the writing of your paper. It needs to not just be well done, it needs to outline the hows, whys, and justifications for all the choices you have made and will make while completing your academic paper.
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