The Internal Assessment - The Written Account

Every student must produce a written account consisting of the following six sections.

 

Total: 1,500–2,000 words

25 marks

A - Plan of the investigation

Students should:

• state the topic of the investigation, which should be formulated as a question

• define the scope of the investigation

B - Summary of evidence

This section should consist of factual material that is:

• drawn from sources that are appropriate for the investigation

• correctly and consistently referenced

C - Evaluation of sources

This section should consist of:

• a critical evaluation of two important sources appropriate to the investigation

• explicit reference to the origin, purpose, value and limitation of the selected sources.

D - Analysis

This section should consist of:

• an analysis that breaks down complex issues in order to bring out the essential elements, any

underlying assumptions and any interrelationships involved

• an understanding of the issue in its historical context

• a critical examination of the factual material presented in section B

• an awareness of the significance of the sources used, especially those evaluated in section C

• a consideration of different interpretations of evidence, where appropriate.

E - Conclusion

The conclusion must be clearly stated, consistent with the evidence presented and relevant to the research

question.

F - Sources and word limit

A list of sources (Works Cited) and all citations, using the Turabian style must be included; any

illustrations, documents, or other supporting evidence should be included in an appendix. None of these

will form part of the word count. The word count for the investigation must be clearly and accurately stated

on the title page.