Sample Peer Reviewed Paper - Good Generic Model
Sample Peer Reviewed Paper - Another Good Generic Model
LINKS To AP Research Materials, Assignments, Deadlines
Bibliography & Literature Review Materials
Capstone Academic Research Paper
AP Research Workbook (List of Methods Page 98)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LOCSH) On-line Catalog
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HALL OF FAME PAPERS - #5 score places you among the best of the best
Here are the six “5" papers from 2019 as judged by College Board:
Perception of Women in Leadership
By Rachel Feldman 19’
Self-Affirmation as a Stress Buffer in High School Student’s Cognitive Ability
General Perceived Self-Efficacy and the Struggles of Test Anxiety
By Gabby Holquin, 19'
The Effects of School Resource Officers on Feelngs of School Connectedness and Safety
By Stephanie Mier, 19'
Determining the Factors that Influence One’s Opinions on Globalization Within Youth
By Zareh Shahinian, 19'
Adolescent Exposure to Sad Music
By Jessica Wong, 19'
Here are the eight “5" papers from 2018 as judged by College Board:
Personality and Tempo: Exploring the Relationship Between Music and Cognition
By Matthew Bacon, 18'
Gender Differences in Attitudes Towards STEM Among High School Students
By Alexis Bui, 18'
Human Evaluation of Machine Translation
By Tanvi Kharkar, 18'
Parasocial Relationships: A Study Concerning Adolescents Media Engagement
& Interaction By Cambria Meadows, 18'
The Acting White Accusation: an examination of academic achievement, perceived educational benefits, and peer influence among high school students By Success Ufondo, 18’
Relationship Between Factors of Behavior & Length of Stay in Dogs Housed in A No Kill Animal Shelter
By John Wargowski, 18’
Placebo Sleep and Student Cognition: Examining the Power of Perception
By Ethan Trunfio, 18’
What are High School Students Attitudes and Opinions Towards Physician Assisted Suicide?
By Madina Safdari, 18'
Here are five “perfect" scores from 2017 as judged by College Board:
Youth Impulsivity Levels: Disordered Gambling & Substance Absue By Diane Bui, 17'
A Study of Aesthetics and Hedonics in Photography By Bria Rosenberg, 17’
Consequences of Texting Behaviors on Teen Romantic Relationships By Goldy Faramarzyan, 17’
Paper By Valeria Robles, 17’ Coming Soon.
Here are three other “5" scores from 2017 as judged by College Board:
Effect of Dog Interactions on High School Students Mood & Anxiety - By Anam, 17'
Hope’s Word Use in the Poetry of Anne Saxrton & Sylvia Plath - By Hope Su, 17’
Korean Ethnic Identity & Assimiliation Levels of High School Students in an Ethinically Diverse Calfironia School - By Esther Lee, 17'
Daring Sample Paper Employing A Delphi Research Method
A Study on Societal Attitudes Towards Terraforming Mars By Nick Turcios, 17’ (BEWARE!!)
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Course Introduction Materials
2018-9 AP Research Student Workbook
2018-9 AP Research Course Two-Page Description
2018-9 AP Research Course & Exam Description Effective 2017
Moving From Preliminary Research To Literature Review
Research Notecard Template (Google Doc)
AP Research Advice Highlights Capstone Class of 2017
AP Research Senior Advice To Juniors Excel All Responses
College Board Plagiarism Policy
Digital Portfolio Account Set-up
account.collegeboard.org/login/login
apcapstoneportfolio.collegeboard.org
Student Account Set-up Instructions
Resume/LinkedIn Description
AP Seminar and AP Research are two innovative new courses that are at the heart of College Board’s Capstone diploma program. To receive the Capstone diploma, students must receive a three or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, and receive a three or higher on four other AP exams. The Capstone program teaches the broad set of skills required to write publishable, academic research papers. The following inventories the specific skills that I developed through Capstone.
· Perform aligned research of peer-reviewed academic literature.
· Design research methods that align with past research.
· Collect data relevant to an aligned research topic.
· Curate quantitative and qualitative findings and analyze results.
· Report key findings, conclusions and recommendations for future research.
· Received a top score of “5 “in AP Seminar, a score attained by only 6% of all course participants.) (Received a score of “4 “in AP Seminar, ranking in the top quarter of Capstone students worldwide.)
Get a recommendation statement (NOT A LETTER) from your Seminar teacher.
Everyone in your GBF class endorse you for Research Skills.
FALL FINAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS - Students must bring the following items to class on Wednesday, the day of final. Deductions will be made for missing items. Thank you.
TEACHER NOTES:
College Board on Falsification
Sample Oral Defense Presentation Slides
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PRELIMINARY ORAL DEFENSE PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Saturday April 13 7:30-11:00AM
7:30am - 9:00am Denice H, Gabby H, Daniel V
9:00am - 10:30am Zareh S, Stephanie M, Evana D
Thursday April 11, 2019 3:30-6:00PM
3:30pm - 5:00pm Dakota E, Aaron C, Victoria D
4:30pm - 6:00pm Angel N, Melia L
Wednesday April 10, 2019 3:30-6:00PM
3:30pm - 5:00pm Stacy B, Jessica W., Vanessa F
4:30pm - 6:00pm Camille J, David Y
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MONDAY Presenters - Dakota, Stephanie
TUESDAY Presenters - Jessica, Rachel
Victoria Thursday Lunch
WEDNESDAY Presenters - David, Evans, Denice
THURSDAY Presenters - Stacy, Gabby, Camille
Zee, Victoria - Thursday Lunch
FRIDAY Presenters - Melia, Daniel, Aaron
Angel - Friday Lunch
AP Research Sample Papers:
Prompt Questions For Assessing Papers Above
Anam’s Paper - Effect of Dog Interactions on High School Students Mood & Anxiety
Hope’s Paper - Word Use in the Poetry of Anne Saxton & Sylvia Plath
Katie’s Paper - Tear Analysis of Contact Lenses Using A Cell-Phone Based Fluorometric Assay Reader
Esther’s Paper- Korean Ethnic Identity & Assimilation Levels of High School Students in an Ethnically Diverse Californian High School
Diane’s Paper - Youth Impulsivity Levels: Disordered Gambling & Substance Abuse
A Study of Aesthetics and Hedonics in Photography By Bria Rosenberg, 17’ (See Methods Section)
CONFIDENCE INTERVALS: Algebra 2 Hand-out That Explain Calculation & Interpretation of Confidence Intervals
Financial Incentives & Student Achievement
Statistical Findings Worksheet
Student Sample IPF - Thank You Melissa
Sampling Survey Example: Attitudes Towards the LGBT Community Survey - Thanks to Melissa
Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: Purpose of Guide
USC Research Guide - Set of articles that guide first-time students through the research process.
What Librarians Use To Create Research Pathfinders, Much Thanks To LE Spears August 2017
August 22 SAMPLE LITERATURE: IMPROVING IN-KENNEL PRESENTATION OF SHELTER DOGS THROUGH RESPONSE-DEPENDENT AND RESPONSE-INDEPENDENT TREAT DELIVERY
eHow: How to Use the Likert Scale in Statistical Analysis
How To Use Data, Artificial Scales (e.g. Likert)
Processing & Organizing Your Data In Excel Worksheets
Chi Square Tests Example Excel
Solid Khan Video On Chi Suqare Test May Help Some
Word Format Outline of Methods Section
2017 Candidates DO NOT USE FORM BELOW - USE THE ONE AT TOP OF PAGE
GUIDELINES FOR INQUIRY PROPSAL FORM PRESENTATION
Mr. Wolf’s Checklists By Report Section
Mr. Wolf Introduction Checklist
Mr. Wolf Findings, Analysis, Results Checklist