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AP Seminar: Foundations of Scholarly Research

Essential Questions

Essential Questions:

  • How are scholarly sources properly reviewed?

    How are scholarly sources effectively and efficiently read?

    How are lenses used to dissect information in enhanced ways?

Today's Goals

AP SEMINAR: RESEARCH STRONG FOUNDATIONS

Expanding on the Social Media Exploration

 

Overview:

A four-day exploration of social media as seen through lenses. You have been using social media to learn foundational skills in AP Sem. It is time to step up your game. You will be working in groups of 3-4 students. Each individual within each group will choose a lens, with no overlap within the group.

 

Research Topic:

The intersection of social media and teenagers

 

Project Outline:

Day 1: Library Day

Databases + Reading

Link to Slideshow

Day 2: In-Class Day

Research Continuation + Group Collaboration

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Contact the Librarians

Contact the Librarians

librarians

Lisa Koch & Morgan Popma