AP Research Project
An Argument-Based Research Essay & Website
STEP ONE - CHOOSING A TOPIC & POSTING A RESEARCH QUESTIONPrior to beginning the research for the essay component of the research project, you will be asked to post a research question using Google classroom.
The details of when, where, and how to post will be discussed at a later date, so there is no advantage to attempting to post early. However, you may begin thinking about a possible Pro-Con issue/research topic that you find interesting by visiting by visiting the Opposing Viewpoints Gale Database. 
Posting Research Questions with Google Classroom
Please post your research question in Google classroom when Mr. Phillips requests it and be sure to look at the posts of your peers to avoid duplicate questions/topics. There will be a window of time to post your question to receive credit. Be sure to keep track of when your question must be posted. |
STEP TWO - TO COMPOSE A RESEARCH ESSAY AND CONSTRUCT A WEBSITEC. TO CONSTRUCT A WEBSITE...Here is a web-based description of the assignment, which you should create with Weebly (or Google Sites) and share in GCR. The samples below present exceptional examples of final projects.
The completed website should be published after the due date of the research essay. |
MLA (Modern Language Association) Links
Research Project Handouts and Resources
Click on the image to take you to the NYT resource that explores the Confederate flag controversy.
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Pecha Kucha 20X20 Talks (20 images X 20 seconds per image) - Though a bit longer than your brief talk, these talks are very effective as a means to share your ideas with audiences, and many universities now require them. It is like a brief TED talk. For recording and sharing audio files consider Clyp |
