High School Research

 Course Details:

  • Tutor: Katie Kirk (online), Pravin Wilkins (online), Ashley Russell, Sara Berliner (limited placements)
  • Grades: (rising) 9 – 12
  • Type: Single Subject (sign up for one or two subjects)

Course Description:

Practice your skills in a six-week summer session to beat the brain drain and support your research.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • English (Literature)
  • History (American, European, or World History)
  • Science: Biology or Chemistry (lab/journal writing)

Skills:

  • Time Management
  • Note-Taking
  • Self-Motivation
  • Creative Thinking
  • Study Skills (note-taking, critical reading, writing for comprehension, citation methods – MLA/Chicago)
  • Project-based learning management
  • Collaboration
  • Conducting research
  • Outlining
  • Copy-writing
  • Editing
  • Communication

Timeline:

  • Prerequisite: Students submit final grade report or school progress report for tutor review
  • Week 1: Skills practice #1, time management, organization, project management, self-motivation.
  • Week 2: Skills practice #2, time management, note-taking, citation methodology.
  • Week 3: Skills practice #3, organization, self-motivation, outline creation.
  • Week 4: Skills practice #4, organization, self-motivation, drafting.
  • Week 5: Skills practice #5, organization, self-motivation, editing, collaboration, and communication.
  • Week 6: Skills practice #6, organization, editing, collaboration, communication.

Costs and Session Details:

  • Six sessions per course; please inquire about extended courses.
  • Supplemental materials may be required for specific projects. Please inquire for further details.
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  • DOUBLE COURSE BONUS: (All Students Eligible) Pay in full for TWO CREATIVE COURSES before June 5 to receive a 5% discount on your package!
  • Limitations may apply. Please inquire for details.

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