Grades 11-12
1 year
1.0 credit, weighted

This second year AP Capstone course deeply explores student-driven academic topics, problems, and issues. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research-based investigation to address a defined research question. This question guides students throughout the AP Research course by refining and strengthening research methods; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. The course culminates in an academic thesis paper of approximately 5,000 words and a public, oral defense or exhibition.

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Advanced Placement Research