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Use the following checklist to guide you through the planning, carrying out and write up of your Internal Assessment
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Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the Chemistry Internal Assessment
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the Chemistry Internal Assessment
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How do I decide on a topic?
How do I decide on a topic?
Try to choose a topic that you find personally interesting or relevant to your studies, it will be easier to demonstrate personal engagement and interest
How do I decide on a my Research Question?
How do I decide on a my Research Question?
Consider the variables you wish to measure, and the data you are collecting to formulate a detailed RQ
How do I demonstrate personal engagement?
How do I demonstrate personal engagement?
It is important that you justify the reasons behind choosing your research area and your RQ. Making the experiement your own and novel design of practical work / carrying out preliminary investigations all demonstrate personal engagement
How do I get good marks for the communication criteria?
How do I get good marks for the communication criteria?
Reports should be written in the 3rd person and care taken with spelling, grammar and punctuation. The report needs to follow a logical order and all chemical terms used appropriately
Do I have to do an experiment?
Do I have to do an experiment?
No, you can choose to do a database IA
Do I have to order my own chemicals / equipment?
Do I have to order my own chemicals / equipment?
No, we will provide as long as the requisition form is handed in on time
How will I be assessed?
How will I be assessed?
Your teacher will mark each IA and then it will be moderated by the other chemistry teachers. A sample is submitted to IB for final marks
How long does the IA take?
How long does the IA take?
2 weeks of lessons for the action phase and the write up. Around 10 hours total
Do I have to cite my research?
Do I have to cite my research?
Yes, all sources must be cited
Do I have to include every piece of data?
Do I have to include every piece of data?
Clear samples of raw data must be included and all data collected can be contained in the appendix
How long should it be?
How long should it be?
No more than 12 pages
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