Green Run High – AP Capstone Research

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

AP Research is an advanced placement course where students engage in a yearlong investigation of an academic topic of their choice, building on skills from AP Seminar. Throughout the course, students design and execute a research project, culminating in a 4,000-5,000 word academic paper and an oral defense. The course emphasizes independent inquiry, critical analysis, and effective communication of research findings .Unlike most AP exams, there is no traditional written test for AP Research. The final score is based on the quality of the academic paper, the effectiveness of the presentation, and the student's ability to defend their research. By earning 3 or higher on the AP Exam in Seminar, Research and four other AP courses, students qualify to earn the AP Capstone Diploma.