Construct a range of relevant research questions and identify the most appropriate one to follow up

Identify and accurately reference a wide range of print and multimedia sources and use them to locate relevant information and answer research questions

Select most suitable methods and conduct research to test predictions and answer a research question

Select, organize and effectively record relevant information from a wide range of sources and findings from research, justifying the method chosen

Identify perspectives and synthesize arguments and evidence from a range of sources on a given topic

Identify patterns and trends in graphical or numerical data in order to support an argument

Make some links between causes and consequences of an issue at personal, local and global levels

Recommend an appropriate course of action and explain possible consequences for a national or global issue

Evaluate a range of sources, considering the author and purpose and how well they are supported by other sources, explaining why some may be biased

Evaluate the reasoning of an argument in a source, considering the structure and techniques used

Explain personal contribution to teamwork and relate to own strengths and areas for improvement

Relate benefits and challenges of teamwork to personal experience of working together to achieve a shared outcome and identify targets for improvement

Explain how personal perspective on an issue has changed as a result of conducting research and exploring different perspectives

Identify skills learned or improved during an activity and consider strategies for further development

The team assign roles and tasks with an appropriate rationale and respond flexibly when required to help each other achieve a shared outcome

The team member introduces useful ideas to help achieve a shared outcome, and works positively and sensitively to resolve conflict and solve problems, supporting and encouraging other team members to participate, when required

Present coherent, well-reasoned and clearly structured arguments with detailed referencing of sources where appropriate

Listen to ideas and information and offer well-judged contributions that shape the discussion and enhance understanding of the issue