Specification points
College Board AP Research research
66 points in 5 topics, with College Board's codes and titles.
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1 Question and Explore
- 1.1 Curiosity and framing an investigation
- 1.1A Contextualising a problem and its complexities
- 1.1B Questions reflecting divergent perspectives
- 1.1C Identifying a topic of inquiry
- 1.1D Purpose and significance of the inquiry
- 1.1E A focused research question or project goal
- 1.2 Questioning existing ideas to build understanding
- 1.2A Using prior knowledge
- 1.3 Organising and managing resources and information
- 1.3A Accessing and managing information
- 1.4 Relevance and credibility of sources in context
- 1.4A Evaluating relevance and credibility of sources
- 1.5 Methods of inquiry aligned with purpose
- 1.5A Identifying the information an inquiry needs
- 1.5B Designing, planning and carrying out an inquiry
- 1.5C Perseverance on a long-term project
- 1.5D Ethical research practices
2 Understand and Analyze
- 2.1 Understanding an author’s perspective or argument
- 2.1A Reading critically for a purpose
- 2.1B Summarising a text’s main idea
- 2.2 Evaluating reasoning and evidence
- 2.2A Logic and line of reasoning of an argument
- 2.2B Relevance and credibility of evidence
- 2.2C Validity of an argument
- 2.2D Evaluating others’ inquiries and works
- 2.3 Implications and consequences of arguments
- 2.3A Connecting an argument to broader issues
- 2.3B Evaluating proposed resolutions and solutions
3 Evaluate Multiple Perspectives
4 Synthesize Ideas
- 4.1 Lines of reasoning suited to audience and purpose
- 4.1A Formulating a well-reasoned argument
- 4.1B A disciplinary or interdisciplinary approach
- 4.2 Using evidence to build a compelling argument
- 4.2A Synthesising qualitative and quantitative evidence
- 4.2B Commentary linking evidence and claims
- 4.3 Acknowledging the work of others
- 4.3A Accurate and ethical attribution and citation
- 4.4 Innovative thinking and new understandings
- 4.4A Extending ideas to create new understandings
- 4.5 Opportunities and consequences of solutions
- 4.5A Evidence-based resolutions and solutions
5 Team, Transform, and Transmit
- 5.1 How presentation shapes reception of an argument
- 5.1A Planning, producing and presenting a cohesive argument
- 5.1B Conventions of grammar, usage, style and mechanics
- 5.1C Communicating through media and design
- 5.1D Adapting an argument for context and audience
- 5.1E Techniques of delivery and performance
- 5.1F Defending inquiry choices and the final product
- 5.2 Effective teamwork on complex problems
- 5.2A Individual contributions to a team effort
- 5.2B Fostering a constructive team climate
- 5.3 Reflection and personal growth
- 5.3A Reflecting on and revising one’s own work
- 5.3B Reflecting on collaboration
- 5.3C Significance of completing a scholarly inquiry
- 5.4 Scholarship within a wider community
- 5.4A Giving peer review
- 5.4B Receiving peer review