Summer 2026 • June 16 – August 8
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!

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

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Or contact us directly at (949) 654-8523.