In Business Studies, CBA 1 is a group project. It will be conducted over three weeks during Business class. It provides an opportunity to actively engage in a practical and authentic learning experience that reflects activities undertaken regularly in the business environment.
Develop your primary and/or secondary research skills. You may use a variety of approaches
It is essential you record your research in an organised way and take note of any websites used in your research
When conducting research, you should constantly examine the information gathered.
Is the source reliable?
As you organise and analyse your data, what does it tell you?
Writing a report, which summarises your findings and makes a conclusion or recommendation
Include graphs, tables and pictures that support your conclusion or recommendation
You may present your report in a number of different ways - a Word document, PowerPoint, video etc. In your report, you should try to use a variety of media to demonstrate your research and findings e.g. tables, graphs, infographics.
Outlining the option you have chosen and why you chose it
Including references/ sources of information
How you have considered the reliability of your sources and your research findings
Research should be analysed and evaluated using tables, charts and other visual aids
Made on the basis of the analysis and evaluation
An opportunity to explore the feasibility of an enterprise idea and develop a marketing mix
An opportunity to explore an economic trend, development, change or policy that is impacting positively or negatively on the Irish economy and society
An opportunity to identify and research a financial challenge for a consumer or an organisation (profit or not-for-profit)
A piece of work that reflects these features to a very high standard. While not necessarily perfect, the strengths of the work far outstrip its flaws, which are minor.
The report demonstrates the use of highly effective research methods to collect data and gather information from a wide range of sources
The analysis and evaluation of the research findings is of excellent quality, demonstrating a consideration of different points of view, and the reliability of sources of information
The report presents insightful conclusions or solutions based on a sound, evidence-based judgement of all the information available
The presentation of the report is of an excellent standard and the structure very clearly communicates the findings
A piece of work that reflects these features very well. The student shows a clear understanding of how to complete each area of the task.
The report demonstrates the use of effective research methods to collect data and gather information from a range of sources
The analysis and evaluation of the research findings is of very good quality, demonstrating some consideration of other points of view, and the reliability of sources of information.
The report presents clear conclusions based on an evidence-based judgement of the information available
The presentation of the report is of a very high standard and the structure clearly communicates the findings
A piece of work that reflects most of these Features well. It shows a good understanding of the task in hand and is free from significant error.
The report demonstrates the use of acceptable research methods to collect data and gather information from a range of sources.
The analysis and evaluation of the research findings is sufficient, although there is limited consideration of other points of view and the reliability of sources of information.
The report presents some conclusions and is linked to an evidence-based judgement of the information available
The presentation of the report is of a good standard and the structure communicates the findings.
A piece of work that falls someway short of the demands of the Classroom-Based Assessment and its associated Features. The student may have made a good attempt, but the task has not been grasped clearly
The report demonstrates the use of ineffective research methods to collect data with limited sources of information
The analysis and evaluation of the research findings is poor, demonstrating little consideration of other points of view or the reliability of the sources of information
The report presents conclusions, though the evidence on which it is based is flawed in places or it is not linked to an evidence base
The presentation of the report is unclear, and the structure does not communicate the findings.
What methods of research will I use?
Are these field or desk research methods?
Why have I chosen these particular research methods?
What is the purpose of the research that I am conducting?
What do I hope to find out from my research?
Have I gathered data from a variety of sources?
Am I keeping a record of my sources?
Have I checked that the data I have gathered is reliable?
How do I know it is reliable?
If it is not reliable, can I find other sources of information?
Have I considered different points of view?
What have I found out as a result of my research and how is this relevant to my report?
What other information might I need?
What tables or graphics could I use to show my most important research findings?
Does my report clearly present conclusions and/or recommendations based on evidence?
Is my report clearly presented and well-structured ?
Have I included relevant tables/ graphics in my report?