An inquiry project is common to SL and HL students. Students conduct an inquiry into impacts and implications of digital systems for people and communities. The submission requirements for the project include an inquiry process document, a recorded multimedia presentation and a list of references. The inquiry project supports students in building research skills and incorporates digital media development skills.
Assessment Criteria:
Criterion Project element Marks
A: Inquiry focus Inquiry process document 3
B: Claims and Inquiry process document 6
perspectives 3 key sources
C: Analysis and Presentation 6
evaluation
D: Conclusion Presentation 6
E: Communication Presentation 3
Total: 24 marks
Assessment Criteria in detail
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Choosing a Topic
It sounds obvious, but chose a topic that you are actually interested in!
If it's fun and interesting, this is a great opportunity for you to really delve into something you really care about
You might want to realte the topics to the Extended Essay, part of the course syllabus, something that you want to study at university, or an area that interests you as a career
Give it a local focus to help your submission stand out from other projects
Example IA Projects
Example IA Project
Social media impact on users
Criteria A: 3
Criteria B: 5
Criteria C: 6
Criteria D: 5
Criteria E: 3
Total: 22/24
Example IA Project
Digital Systems & Patient Monitoring
Criteria A: 2
Criteria B: 2
Criteria C: 2
Criteria D: 2
Criteria E: 2
Total: 10/24
Example IA Projects
Impact of social media bots
Criteria A: 2
Criteria B: 4
Criteria C: 4
Criteria D: 4
Criteria E: 2
Total: 16/24