The culmination of months of hard work, students in the Advanced Placement Research course at Trinity College School presented their findings during the annual AP Capstone Showcase, April 29th to 30th in the Senior School library.

The Grade 12 AP Research course is the second year foundational course in the AP Capstone Diploma, a program of study that helps students enhance and display their skills in research, writing and presentation in a cross-curricular context. 

In the fall, the students began looking at a research question, which they presented to their peers and staff via a poster display and discussion during an event held in Cirne Commons. Over the course of fall and winter, the students continued their in-depth research both through secondary sources and developing their own research studies (such as surveys), refining their inquiry throughout the process. The course culminates with each student writing a 5,000-word research paper about their study, followed by a presentation and oral defense. 

The AP Research course not only aims to prepare students well for research at the post-secondary level, but also aligns with the School’s academic vision to develop skills of collaboration, creativity, communication and critical-thinking. The students also embodied habits of the heart and mind, notably perseverance in completing a months-long, rigorous project, and courage in presenting their work publicly and responding to questions about their process and findings.

Congratulations to our 19 AP Research students:

• Aoo A.: “Effect of Tea Consumption on the Flow State”
• Celina Z.: “How Does Acid Rain in Climate Change Influence the Growth of Medicinal Basil?”
• Monya P.: “Examining the Impact of Folkloric Media on Strengthening Chinese Cultural Identity in Diasporic and Non-Diasporic Communities”
• Eason C.: “The Effect of K-pop Idols on Chinese Teenagers’ Perception of Appearance”
• Oliver G.: “Shivering in the Shadow of Culture: A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Horror Film’s Impact on Physiological Responses”
• Eric J.: “Plant vs. Metals: Manganese Uptake in Raphanus Sativus under Hydroponic Conditions”
• Natalya V.: “Harmonizing Minds: Understanding Grade 10 Students’ Perspectives on AI-Generated Music”
• Wolfgang V.: “Decoding the Language of Deception: A Comparative Study of Twitter Discourse on Fraudulent vs. Legitimate Cryptocurrency Tokens”
• Nya F.: “Deadly Obsession: Glorified Serial Killers in Modern Media”
• Anna D.: “Navigating the Paradox of Choice: Decision-Making in Post-Secondary Education”
• Sienna T.: “Beyond the Beauty Standards: The Fenty Effect”
• Nolan M.: “The Impact of Wildfire Smoke Simulated Through the Use of Reduced Photosynthetically Active Radiation and Live Smoke on Ocimum Basilicum”
• Victoria B.: “The Future Face of Marketing: TikTok Beauty Influencers and High School Consumer Behaviour”
• Arthur J.: “Unwinding Disillusion: The Implementation of Daoist Models in Haruki Murakami’s The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle to Navigate Disillusionment with Contemporary Japanese Society”
• Hannah B.: “Addressing Misconceptions of Financial Services in the Cayman Islands: Professional Perspectives of Compliance”
• Hebe L.: “The Impact of Globalization on Traditional Chinese Art Performances”
• Haron W.: “Artificial Sweetener: Awareness without Change”
• Reina C.: “From Blocks to Bonds: Unpacking the Relationship between LEGO Serious Play and Adolescents’ School Belonging”
• Sela S.: “The Chromatic Influence: An Investigation of Stereotypes Surrounding Nail Colour”
   
• View the AP Capstone Showcase ’24 gallery for more photos.