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and analyzing articles, research studies, and Students enrolling in this course are expected
foundational literary and philosophical texts; to take the AP exam in May.
listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts,
and personal accounts; and experiencing CCP ENGL 1110 English
artistic works and performances. Students
learn to synthesize information from multiple Composition
sources, develop their own perspectives in Grades 10-12
research-based written essays, and design and Course Number CCP193
Semester Course – 3 college credits 1 high school
deliver oral and visual presentations, both credit
individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, Prerequisite:
the course aims to equip students with the Estimated Fee: TBD
power to analyze and evaluate information Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
with accuracy and precision in order to craft Education
and communicate evidence-based arguments. This course focuses on the writing process and
Students enrolling in this course are expected on the composition of expository writing
to take the AP exam in May. assignments, including personal,
informational, and critical essays. Students
will read and analyze expository and
AP Research imaginative texts (fiction, nonfiction, poetry,
Grade 12 or drama). Because of duplication in course
Course Number 171 content, students who have taken ENGL 1110
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: AP Seminar English Composition I (B) should not take this
Estimated Fee: A.P. Exam fee (approximately course. (3 contact hours)
$142.00)
Recommended For: College Bound CCP ENGL 1120 English
AP Research allows students to deeply explore Composition
an academic topic, problem, or issue of Grades 10-12
individual interest. Through this exploration, Course Number CCP193
students design, plan, and conduct a year-long Semester Course – 3 college credits 1 high school
research-based investigation to address a credit
research question. Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1111
Estimated Fee: TBD
In the AP Research course, students further Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course Education
by understanding research methodology;
employing ethical research practices; and This college course analyzes argumentative
accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing strategies, models, and texts. Students will
information as they address a research focus on the research process: identifying
question. Students explore their skill sources through electronic and print-based
development, document their processes, and research strategies, evaluating research
curate the artifacts of the development of their materials, and integrating and synthesizing
scholarly work in a portfolio. The course research material. The course culminates in
culminates in an academic paper of 4000-5000 the production of multiple argumentative
words (accompanied by a performance or compositions.
exhibition of product where applicable) and a (3 contact hours)
presentation with an oral defense.
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