G3B Individual Research Enquiry

Decision as to which of the 10 Research Enquiry Themes to follow. Submission of a proposal and discussion with staff. Understanding of the 5 stage process towards completion of the written study. Understanding that any teacher input will be formative marking and intended to lead to further study or improvements for revision purposes. Understanding of the nature of the exam.

General Presentation

Well structured and well expressed, free of repetition, good use of geographical terminology, only occasional spelling errors
A table of contents
An abstract - two paragraphs; one to give the general outline of the study and the second to summarise the main findings
Ends with references including specific web pages. All secondary sources must be referenced.
Page numbers
adequate binding of the finished study

The report starts with clearly stated aims and any sub-aims. They are sensible and could lead to realistic outcomes. The aim is backed up with reference to the original idea for the topic and some justification for the specific hypothesis chosen for investigation. There is a good literature review of the wider geographical context or theme which this smaller (more local) enquiry fits within. [Web based materials are referenced with actual IEP addresses] e.g. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8021547.stm Swine Flu: mapping the outbreak. There is a good description of the field area and the outer limits chosen for it. Completion of full risk assessment. Evidence that data sources have been checked to ensure that appropriate data is available.

The enquiry demonstrates the efficient and accurate collection of sufficient data (primary and/or secondary) that are appropriate to the aim of the study. The methods of data collection and the choices involved, including the choices of sampling sites and/or sampling schemes are described accurately and properly justified. Description and justification of techniques chosen to refine and to represent the data collected.

There is a good balance the description, analysis and interpretation of the evidence. The interpretation is clear and sensible, and soundly based on the analysis of the evidence.

The conclusion is clearly based on the analysis and interpretation of the evidence that has gone before. It summarises the main outcomes of the study, and by referring back to the study’s original aim it indicates the extent to which that aim has been met. Unresolved questions, or new questions prompted by the research, or a revision to the original aim, might usefully be referred to.

The evaluation section clearly shows that the candidate is aware of the main limitations of the work and how they may be dealt with by further work and/or by a re-run of parts of the enquiry process, and/or by changes in the way the enquiry was set up.

Both the conclusion and the evaluation need to be strong to score the highest marks.

Submission of final completed and bound assignment on or before Thursday 10^th December

Individual Research Enquiry
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	G3B Individual Research Enquiry

	Guideline as to content, what is needed for high marks, deadlines and final submission date - 2009/2010

	Decision as to which of the 10 Research Enquiry Themes to follow. Submission of a proposal and discussion with staff. Understanding of the 5 stage process towards completion of the written study. Understanding that any teacher input will be formative marking and intended to lead to further study or improvements for revision purposes. Understanding of the nature of the exam. General Presentation Well structured and well expressed, free of repetition, good use of geographical terminology, only occasional spelling errors A table of contents An abstract - two paragraphs; one to give the general outline of the study and the second to summarise the main findings Ends with references including specific web pages. All secondary sources must be referenced. Page numbers adequate binding of the finished study A) Establishment of an effective sequence of enquiry The report starts with clearly stated aims and any sub-aims. They are sensible and could lead to realistic outcomes. The aim is backed up with reference to the original idea for the topic and some justification for the specific hypothesis chosen for investigation. There is a good literature review of the wider geographical context or theme which this smaller (more local) enquiry fits within. [Web based materials are referenced with actual IEP addresses] e.g. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8021547.stm Swine Flu: mapping the outbreak. There is a good description of the field area and the outer limits chosen for it. Completion of full risk assessment. Evidence that data sources have been checked to ensure that appropriate data is available. A – deadline for submission - Max 500 words – Thursday 5^th November B) Collection of primary and secondary evidence [Methods] The enquiry demonstrates the efficient and accurate collection of sufficient data (primary and/or secondary) that are appropriate to the aim of the study. The methods of data collection and the choices involved, including the choices of sampling sites and/or sampling schemes are described accurately and properly justified. Description and justification of techniques chosen to refine and to represent the data collected. B – deadline for submission – max 500 words – Thursday 12^th November C) Refining and Representation of data A range of visual approaches to representation of data including cartographic (maps), diagrammatic, images, graphs and statistics as are appropriate to the data and the purposes for which it is being used. The techniques have been carried out accurately, with neat maps and/or diagrams and/or good use of ICT. D) Description, analysis and interpretation of evidence [Results] There is a good balance the description, analysis and interpretation of the evidence. The interpretation is clear and sensible, and soundly based on the analysis of the evidence. C & D – deadline – max 1000 words – Thursday 26^th November E) Conclusion & Evaluation The conclusion is clearly based on the analysis and interpretation of the evidence that has gone before. It summarises the main outcomes of the study, and by referring back to the study’s original aim it indicates the extent to which that aim has been met. Unresolved questions, or new questions prompted by the research, or a revision to the original aim, might usefully be referred to. The evaluation section clearly shows that the candidate is aware of the main limitations of the work and how they may be dealt with by further work and/or by a re-run of parts of the enquiry process, and/or by changes in the way the enquiry was set up. Both the conclusion and the evaluation need to be strong to score the highest marks. D – deadline – max 500 words – Thursday 3^rd December Submission of final completed and bound assignment on or before Thursday 10^th December