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How Can I Get a 5 in AP Research?
6 min read • september 30, 2021
Introduction
Hey! So you completed AP Seminar, and now you're in the second half of the class: AP Research. While you wrote multiple research papers last year and assembled plenty of evidence to build your argument, you face a more difficult task this year: completing your independent research.
Unlike Seminar, there will be no "mock" writing; rather, your work on Day 1 will accumulate until you have your presentation/oral defense and submit your 4,000-5,000 word research paper. ✍️
To get a 5 in AP Research, the most important thing to know is to have a holistic understanding of the exam format.
How to get a 5
1. understand the format of the exam..
Exam...is not necessarily the best representation of your AP score you'll receive in July. Unlike AP Seminar, you will only turn in your research paper while your teacher submits your presentation and oral defense score. There is no tested portion of AP Research !
TFW you realize there's no exam day for Research! Image Courtesy of Pixabay
Here is how the exam breaks down:
- Academic Paper [75%]
- 4,000 - 5,000 words (10% over acceptable)
- Presentation and Oral Defense (POD) [25%]
- 15-20 minute presentation with 3-4 questions asked from a panel
The academic paper is graded on a six-row holistic rubric . However, the presentation and oral defense use a separate, seven-row analytical rubric . The academic paper's holistic rubric means that graders can determine whether your paper "overall" is a 3, 4, or a 5; on the other hand, the POD's analytical rubric is graded on a "points" scale, with the possibility of scoring up to 24 points.
One of the best things to do before you begin your own writing is to look at multiple example papers!
2. Read sample papers to understand the expectations.
To understand how you should structure your paper, you can and should analyze past papers. What's incredibly important is that you read papers at multiple levels - don't just read the best or worst published academic papers. 🖊️
As one former AP Research student notes:
"Read sample papers to get a gauge of what is expected of the paper (most people come in too ambitious)"
By reading practice papers, you can set a benchmark of the expectations for your academic paper. However, this shouldn't be something that you do at the beginning of AP Research. Make sure that you're taking a look at a variety of research papers throughout August and May.
Your teacher may have asked past Research students for papers to use as examples; in addition, College Board has published 2019 sample papers and papers from 2016-2018 (some of which may have had different rubrics). One thing to do that may help you is to "be an AP reader" and grade the practice papers you read - that way, you can see the differences in you and the real AP Readers' reasoning.
In addition to looking at practice papers, you should watch some practice presentations!
3. Watch previous AP Research presentations.
Your teacher should have access to past PODs, from their training or in their AP Classroom. These are incredibly helpful, as they serve as a model for your presentations. Similar to practice papers, you should check these out throughout the year!
You can also practice be a panelist and grade students during their presentation; this way, you'll understand what to do and what not to do during your POD.
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If you want some more inspiration or assistance with your presentations, YouTube has an excellent library of AP Research presentations from past years. 🗣️
4. Think long term with your work.
As another former AP Research student excellently notes:
"You need to think LONG TERM with all your work--how your literature creates a framework and where the gap is, and be good at communicating it! Our teacher told a story from the AP reading about how one of his students got a 4 because she left out a single statement that created a gap in her logic. The readers are looking for high level communication and you need to be clear about your assumptions, your theories, and your gap in the literature."
This is a very important piece of advice for AP Research! Often times, you will write the beginning of your paper in August and then conclude in March. As a result, you need to think about what you'll be writing in six months at the beginning of the research process! ↩️
Another critical aspect of the paper that you will be writing and editing, later on, is the literature review. 📚
5. Constantly conduct a review of the literature.
One of the most important parts of the research paper is the literature review, where you basically look at existing published research and find the gap to begin your research.
Many AP Research students will write their literature review section before November; make sure that you continually survey the literature (check databases and journals in your field) throughout the year!
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Speaking of the different sections of the research paper, it's important that you stay organized (both internally and externally) while writing the paper.
6. Have a clear structure and time schedule to keep yourself on track
There is really one nightmare scenario for AP Research students: it's April 30, a few hours before the deadline, and you're desperately trying to add words to get to the 4,000-5,000 word limit.
Thankfully, many teachers try to prevent this by giving you multiple deadlines to submit each section of the research paper. Yet, I highly recommend you download a time management and/or to-do list app to plan out what days and times you'll write. I currently use Toggl and Todoist - both free and offered on all platforms!
If your teacher does not give you deadlines, make sure you give yourself time to write and receive edits for each section of the paper. Setting word goals is also helpful for different sections of the essay - a good person to ask about how long each of your sections should be is an expert advisor!
7. Try to find an expert advisor.
AP Research is, by definition, an independent study course, meaning that you will not have peers to work together with on your paper or presentation. However, you should obtain an advisor to help you with the process. After figuring out what topic you want to pursue, try asking teachers at your school who have degrees in the field or even contacting professors from local community colleges or universities.
Your experts don't have to wear suits - but many do! Image Courtesy of Unsplash
Expert advisors are extremely helpful, as they can assist you with any questions you have about prior research in the field or your analysis. While they can't write portions of your paper , they can give you feedback and advice to help you score a coveted 5.
Even with an expert advisor, another great group of people can immensely help you in AP Research: your peers. 🎒
8. Get feedback from your peers.
Your classmates who are also taking AP Research will likely be conducting inquiries into topics that may wildly differ from you; however, that doesn't mean you can't ask them for help!
For instance, I researched whether the lack of milk competitors in elementary schools was due to Congressional lobbying by corporations. I sought feedback from someone researching whether companies should compensate people for using their data! 💻
They will be able to answer any quick questions you have about your research question, citations, a gap in research, and more!
Ultimately, AP Research's independence may feel like a double-edged sword at first, but with these eight tips, you can succeed and score a 5️⃣ !
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AP Research Past Exam Questions. Download free-response questions from past exams along with scoring guidelines, sample responses from exam takers, and scoring distributions. If you are using assistive technology and need help accessing these PDFs in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at ...
2016: Through-Course and End-of-Course Assessments. Download sample Academic Papers along with scoring guidelines and scoring distributions. If you are using assistive technology and need help accessing these PDFs in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected].
Assessment Overview. In AP Research, students are assessed on the academic paper and presentation and oral defense of research. The academic paper is 4,000-5,000 words, and the presentation and defense take approximately 15-20 minutes. Encourage your students to visit the AP Research student page for assessment information and practice.
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Score of 1 Score of 2. Report on Existing Knowledge. Presents an overly broad topic of inquiry. Situates a topic of inquiry within a single perspective derived from scholarly works OR through a variety of perspectives derived from mostly non-scholarly works. Describes a search and report process.
2016. May 2016 Sample C (QP) May 2016 Sample C (MS) + 14 more. Visit all of our College Board AP Past Exams here. Exam paper questions organised by topic and difficulty. Our worksheets cover all topics from GCSE, IGCSE and A Level courses. Give them a try and see how you do!
AP RESEARCH 2017 SCORING GUIDELINES Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper NOTE: To receive the highest performance level presumes that the student also achieved the preceding performance levels in that row. ADDITIONAL SCORES: In addition to the scores represented on the rubric, readers can also assign scores of 0 (zero). - A score of . 0 . is assigned to a single row of the rubric when the ...
With scores of four and five, successful papers describe a new understanding with an effective line of reasoning, sufficient evidence, and an all-around great presentation of how their results signify filling a gap and answering a research question. As far as the discussions section goes, the difference between a four and a five is more on the ...
25% of Score. The culminating event of the AP Research course will be a presentation of your research question, research methodology, and findings, including an oral defense that addresses a set of questions about your research inquiry. The presentation and defense take 15-20 minutes. You will also be required to answer 3-4 questions from a ...
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From the dashboard, navigate to your AP Research class. Choose the performance task. Select Academic Paper. Upload the file. Click Upload New and select the correct file from your computer. Do a final review of your work. Remember: Once you submit your file as final, you won't be able to make any changes to it unless your teacher sends it ...
Score of 1 Score of 2. Report on Existing Knowledge. Presents an overly broad topic of inquiry. Situates a topic of inquiry within a single perspective derived from scholarly works OR through a variety of perspectives derived from mostly non-scholarly works. Describes a search and report process.
students' final AP scores. Academic Paper — 75% Presentation and Oral Defense — 25% AP Research Through-Course Performance Task Weight: 100% of the AP Research Score Recommended Completion Date for Both Components: April 15. Submission Deadline: April 30. Note: Teachers must carefully plan a calendar that provides time for the task to be
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The Academic Paper. Master the academic paper in AP Research: writing the literature review & discussion & analysis & conclusion, institutional review board, topic of inquiry, types of research methods (quantitative & qualitative), ethical experimentation, confidentiality, voluntary participation, bibliography, citation styles, imitations, and much more!
The AP Research Exam is an important assessment that allows students to showcase their research skills and academic abilities. It is scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest score. The exam consists of three major components: the academic paper, the presentation, and the oral defense.
College Course Equivalent. AP Research is an interdisciplinary course that encourages students to demonstrate critical thinking and academic research skills on a topic of the student's choosing. To accommodate the wide range of student topics, typical college course equivalents include introductory research or general elective courses.
AP® RESEARCH 2017 SCORING GUIDELINES Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper NOTE: To receive the highest performance level presumes that the student also achieved the preceding performance levels in that row. ADDITIONAL SCORES: In addition to the scores represented on the rubric, readers can also assign scores of 0 (zero). - A score of 0 is assigned to a single row of the rubric when the ...
Unlike Seminar, there will be no "mock" writing; rather, your work on Day 1 will accumulate until you have your presentation/oral defense and submit your 4,000-5,000 word research paper. ️. To get a 5 in AP Research, the most important thing to know is to have a holistic understanding of the exam format.
The following information is specific to the academic paper scored externally at the AP Reading by college professors and AP teachers. Out of 10 points (each of which is then multiplied by 6; the Academic Paper is worth 60 of the 80 points possible for the AP Research score): 10 points: 3% of students. 9 points: 6%. 8 points: 12%. 7 points: 21%.
2018 AP Research Academic Paper Rubric v1.0 The response… Score of 1 Score Report on Existing Knowledge Well of 2 Report on Existing Knowledge with Simplistic Use of a Research Method ... the past few years, technology has gradually advanced and became a huge advantage for teachers
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AP® RESEARCH 2017 SCORING GUIDELINES Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper. NOTE: To receive the highest performance level presumes that the student also achieved the preceding performance levels in that row. ADDITIONAL SCORES: In addition to the scores represented on the rubric, readers can also assign scores of 0 (zero).
AP® RESEARCH 2017 SCORING GUIDELINES Performance Task Rubric: Academic Paper. To receive the highest performance level presumes that the student also achieved the preceding performance levels in that row. ADDITIONAL SCORES: In addition to the scores represented on the rubric, readers can also assign scores of 0 (zero).