A2-Research Plan

Criterion A Strand ii

The student (outlines a --> constructs a --> constructs a detailed) research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, (with some guidance --> independently)

Criterion A Strand ii

0 ~ student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors

3-4 ~ outlines a research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

5-6 ~ constructs a research plan, which identifies and prioritizes primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance

7-8 ~ constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently

In strand 2 of Criterion A you plan your initial research.  It is important that you carry out relevant, meaningful research which will outline the important things to consider when designing and manufacturing your solution.  

Students are encouraged to formulate a list of questions in order of importance that will help prioritize and guide their research. Students will need to identify:

• the questions that need to be answered to solve the problem

• the relevant data that needs to be collected

• where the data will be sourced from

• whether sources are primary or secondary

• which sources are essential and which are desirable.

The nature of and amount of research required will vary depending on the level and the nature of the design problem/challenge. By the end of the course, students should be able to conduct primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative research.

Table below outlines primary and secondary research tasks that students could carry out to gather the answers to their research questions.

Creative Question Starters

● Why...?

● What if...?

● What is the purpose of...?

● How would it be different if...? Suppose that...?

● What if we knew...?

● What would change if...?

What content will you need to investigate before creating your solution? 

• Here are some example content research questions...

• What does my target audience want?

• What will I need to research to find out more about my target audience?

• What experts do I have around me that can help?

What skills will you need to know to create a successful solution? 

Here are some examples of skills research questions...

• What tutorials will teach me _______ skills?

• What experts around me can help me learn _______ skills?

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A2 Possible Research Questions

The best way to start this strand is to write a list of questions.  Things that you will need to find out in order to develop a solution to the problem.  These questions might include:

Questions about your product:

• What are my clients wants/needs (what are their interests, what style appeals to them, ergonomic factors such as size, age, physical capabilities etc)

• How will I manufacture/create the solution (do you need any particular tools, machinery or software to make the prototype)

• What materials and resources should I use?  What size and thickness should it be?  

• What overall size should it be?

• How are you going to join the different components?

• Are there any existing products or technology available that I can get inspiration from?

• How are you going to finish it?  Paint, wax, oil, varnish, wood stain...

• How will the solution impact on the environment?

• Are there any safety implications?

• How much will it cost to manufacture/sell?

• What should it look like?

Questions about this unit (endangered species):

• What are endangered species?

• What are the current top 10 most endangered animal species globally?

• How do human activities, such as deforestation and pollution, specifically impact the habitats of endangered species?

• Which endangered species are most relevant to our local area?

• What are the main causes of endangerment for these species?

• How can we use recyclable or eco-friendly materials in our project?

• Which endangered species should I focus on highlighting for protection in my product?

• What educational messages should be included in the product?

Once you have identified the most important areas to research and written some leading questions (see above) then you should use a table to present all the information clearly.  Remember to be realistic with the research plan. 

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