AP Research

AP

Research

AP exam overview

In AP Research, students are assessed on the academic paper and presentation and oral defense of research. The academic paper is 4000–5000 words (75%), and the presentation and defense take approximately 15–20 minutes (25%). This is the second course in the AP Capstone experience (with AP Seminar being the prerequisite).

Choosing a research topic

The research topic that you choose will often depend on the way your AP course is formatted, what's feasible, and what you're interested in.

Some potential topics: https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/ModuleInstance/17593/Research_Topics,_2010-2011.pdf

Collegeboard Past FRQs

Collegeboard has listed past academic papers and presentations that you can use as a guide for your own project. Make sure to check the scoring for those papers and presentations to get an idea of what to do/what not to do.

Link to Past FRQs: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-research/exam/past-exam-questions

Resources