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Honors Research Foundations

UC Honors Credit Course • Grades 9 & 10

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Summer 2026 • June 22 – August 15
8-Week Live Online Course

Our Honors Research Foundations course guides 9th and 10th grade students through the essential steps of writing a research paper. They’ll learn how to choose a topic, conduct research, evaluate and cite sources, and avoid plagiarism. The course is structured to cover a research topic within a eight-week period.

And because Honors Research Foundations is a UC-approved honors course offered by WASC-accredited Elite Open School, you will earn one-semester credit, a weighted grade, and an impressive elective to add to your transcript!

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Program Details

Through engaging lectures, personalized guidance, and hands-on practice, students will:

  • Learn how to develop a research question
  • Discover how to find sources for a topic
  • Find out how to critically evaluate and cite sources
  • Have a one-on-one consultation with course instructor Dr. Hong
  • Write a 3-5 page research paper that incorporates at least 5 sources
  • Develop and deliver a 5-minute presentation
  • Receive an official grade at the end of the course
  • Boost Your College Applications

How will Honors Research Foundations help you on college applications?

  • Express your interest in research
  • Demonstrate your ability to find reputable sources and conduct your own research
  • Showcase your intellectual curiosity to college admissions officers
  • Add a valuable and impressive experience to your college app activities list
  • Develop compelling content for college essays

  • Elite Open School

    Niche 2026 A+ School

  • Elite Open School

    Niche top 5% Of private K-12 schools in America

  • Elite Prep

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