Osbourn Park HighAP Research

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course cultivates the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research in order to produce and defend a scholarly academic thesis. The course offers an opportunity for students to explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan and conduct a yearlong mentored, research-based investigation to address a research question. The course culminates in an academic thesis paper and a presentation with an oral defense. Students may qualify for advanced standing in college and/or college credit.

Prerequisites: AP Seminar

Grades: 11, 12

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