Session Details
SESSION 1: Choose a research paper topic
Dr. Appavu will closely work with students to determine a topic that students want to work on.
SESSION 2: Methods to conduct preliminary research
Introduction to various journals that Dr. Appavu. He will provide an introduction to the format and other requirements of the research paper.
SESSION 3: How to Research?
Intense deep dive into articles, students will learn how to conduct preliminary research. In this stage, students will learn to formulate some research questions. To write research questions, they will try to finish the following sentence: “I want to know how/what/why…”
SESSION 4: Create a research paper outline and the first draft
Expressing your ideas as clearly as possible, so you know what you were trying to say when you come back to the text.
- What? Be specific about the topic of the paper, introduce the background, and define key terms or concepts.
- Why? This is the most important, but also the most difficult, part of the introduction.
- How? To let the reader know what to expect from the rest of the paper, the introduction should include a “map” of what will be discussed, briefly presenting the key elements of the paper in chronological order.
SESSION 5: Write the Introduction, compelling body of text, and conclusion
The research paper introduction should address three questions: What, why, and how? After finishing the introduction, the reader should know what the paper is about, why it is worth reading, and how you’ll build your arguments.
SESSION 6: Review and Second draft
Check how the student's vision of the paper lines up with the first draft and, more importantly, that paper still answers the assignment.
SESSION 7: Peer-review by Dr. Rajagopal Appavu
Final peer-review by Dr. Rajagopal Appavu for journal publication.
SESSION 8: Thesis Defense and Oral Presentation by Students (will be a final ceremony!)
The last hurdle in the process has been an oral examination. Most students find it rewarding and intellectually exciting to present their work or research to an audience. Students will be required to prepare a 5-minute presentation and field questions. Parents and siblings are encouraged to participate in this session. (Date will be decided at a later time!)
About Your Instructor
Jothsna Kethar, Mentor and Coach
Coach Jo, as her students call her, is an Independent Educational Consultant and College Counselor. She is a certified Tony Robbins Life Coach. She trained to identify children's goals, and be their supportive friend and trusted adviser. She has also Trained under Peg Dawson, EdD., a renowned psychologist. She uses this understanding to coach children to discover their strengths to overcome their hurdles and roadblocks on their path to success. She is a certified Meditation Instructor as well and strives to empower parents in their child’s educational journey.
Jo also runs a nonprofit named InspireYouth, a nonprofit 501©3 organization that aims at empowering youth and fostering leadership. InspireYouth aspires to create lifetime humanitarians out of teens by providing various volunteering opportunities to contribute, learn and grow!
She completed her College Counseling course at UC Berkeley. Building a customized college list is her specialty. Her students have landed in Ivy league colleges such as Cornell, also landing in affordable colleges, winning merit aid/scholarships to the tune of over 2 million dollars in total.
About Program Coordinator
Smrutha Vikram, Program Coordinator, and Lead
Teaching is Smrutha's passion and she has been instructing students of all ages for the past 10 years. She strives to create a space for students to explore their hidden talents while helping them further their interests and passion. Smrutha is an integral part of Gifted Gabber and creates and runs the various programs. She is the main point of contact for the Fall 2022 Research Program.
Benefits of Research Program
ACTIVITY LIST
Research can be included in the extracurricular activity list, resume, and any awards received as a result of Research. Scientific Journal publishing is one of the key ingredients when it comes to applying for Pre-med colleges.
COLLEGE LIKE TO SEE RESEARCH
College admissions officers recognize the value of high school research projects and feel that the very act of completing such extensive projects speaks to a student’s passion, perseverance, intellectual capacities, and ability to handle challenges.
SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS
By engaging in performing research, high school students develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving, deep learning, and analytical skills. Variety of supplemental essays would allow you to discuss your research or why a particular college is a good fit for you.
Testimonials
Laiba
My biggest win since writing this research topic will be finally submitting this paper, and it is published. Coach Jo helped me a lot because she gave positive and blunt input that helped me further the horizons of my paper.
Kushal
I was able to complete an acceptable research paper about a topic I was interested in. Coach Jo helped me find the motivation and necessity to create this research paper.
Pranav
Solidifying my passion for the human brain and exploring and expanding my knowledge over depression
Jimmy
I think overall I have gotten better at researching and using sources to create a paper which gives me more confidence in researching in the future. It gives me a great idea of what to do in the future. Coach Jo helped push me towards what I needed in my paper.
Dyuti
I got to learn a lot of new things through the research that I wouldn't have learned otherwise. Coach Jo helped take all of this learning I did and put it down on paper.
Krish
I think my overall research paper is a win. I spent so much time working on it and making sure that I wrote it to the best of my abilities. Coach Jo helped to guide me in the process of writing the research paper.
Pricing Details
Research Success
Published Papers by past research students!
The Effect of Stress on Insulin Production Across Different Generations
Published by Om Patil
Research conducted on stress and its effects on day-to-day lives, with an even higher impact on the lives of those who have diseases, such as diabetes. In this research paper, the question of how the output of a particular hormone, insulin, differs across different generations will be discussed.
Is Aducanumab a Miracle Drug?
By: Sanjana Ananthula
A new drug called Aducanumab has been circulating the medical news for a while along with many questions. To answer these questions, it is imperative to understand Alzheimer’s disease. This research was done by reading other articles and observing scans to comprehend the premise of the problems truly.
The Effects of Neurons on the Well-Being of Humans
By: Arushi Biswas
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of neurons on the average person’s daily life and what can release the “good” chemicals. Engaging in activities one may enjoy results in the release of serotonin and dopamine, two of the most important neurotransmitters in the nervous system.