Investigating

Criterion A – Investigating

This phase will be what you spend the first couple of weeks with. Make sure you have a solid understanding of the area you have chosen by following the monthly tasks.

Below you find some clarification on what will be expected of you in the report re the INVESTIGATION phase. You will see the highest descriptors as a guideline.

Strand 1: develop a goal and context for the project, based on personal interest

Based on personal interest, the student defines a clear goal that justifies the goal as highly challenging AND meaningfully relates to a global context

JUSTIFY means you give relevant reasons and proof!

Strand 2: identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project

identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge that is consistently highly relevant to the project

ANALYSES (not describes) the relevance and contribution of prior learning to the project

Strand 3: demonstrate research skills

An extensive range of sources and variety of source types have been researched.

Sources are consistently and effectively evaluated for their reliability and relevance.

The bibliography is appropriate, consistent and used with sophistication in the project.

There is extensive evidence of a broad range of research skills.

This document can help you organise your research!