EPQ Support
Book a one-to-one with our librarian to get advice on writing a credible research title or brief for an artifact-based project.
Head of the Student Support Hub - Lucia Al Talal BSc, BA, Msc - Laltalal@wmsf.ac.uk
Study Skills Books and EPQ Guides
How to write essays : a practical guide for students
John Clanchy (1983)
SKILLS CC
Ellie Chambers (1997)
SKILLS C
Students must write : a guide to better writing in coursework 2 ed.
Robert Barrass (1995)
SKILLS CC
Audrey Dunsmuir (1990)
301.2
EPQ toolkit for AQA : a guide for students
Cara Flanagan (2014)
SKILLS CD
Richard Freeman (1991)
SKILLS C
Brendan Hennessy (2000)
SKILLS CC
AQA Extended project companion
Mary James (2009)
SKILLS CD
The Oxford essential guide to writing
Thomas S. Kane (2000)
SKILLS CC
Academic writing course : study skills in English 3rd ed.
R R Jordan (1999)
SKILLS CC
Graham King (2004)
SKILLS CC
Psychology : essays, practicals and statistics : a guide for students Revised ed.
Murray Morison (1996)
151.3
Writing sociology essays : a guide for A-Level students
Murray Morison (1985)
301.5
Chris Mounsey (2002)
SKILLS CC
Andrew Northledge (1990)
SKILLS C
Study skills for successful students
Fred Orr (1992)
SKILLS C
Teach yourself writing essays and reports : a guide for students
Paul Oliver (1996)
SKILLS CC
How to study in college Fifth ed.
Walter Pauk (1993)
SKILLS C
Cite them right : the essential referencing guide 8th ed.
Richard Pears (2010)
SKILLS B/3
How to write critical essays : a guide for students of literature
David B Pirie (1985)
SKILLS CC
Writing essays : a guide for students in English and the humanities
Richard Margraff Turfley (2000)
SKILLS CC
Extended project activity pack
Jo Wilcox (2011)
SKILLS CD
A2 business studies : business report and essay
John Wolinski (2001)
650.4
Learn how to study : a realistic approach 4 ed.
Derek Rowntree (1998)
SKILLS C
EPQ Structure: a reminder!
The EPQ structure: A reminder!
The EPQ is different from the other subjects you have studied at GCSE or in other publicly examined qualifications. This is due to two design features of the qualification.
1. Structural
Your choice of EPQ title (which can take the form of a research question or hypothesis or a creative/technical brief) is designed to extend a variety of skills, broaden your perspectives on a subject, and improve the depth of your understanding. In this respect, you are not being expected to learn content as you would for other A-levels/BTECs.
2. Assessment
This consists of three elements that are assessed by your supervising teacher at various stages throughout the course. These are;
A research artifact - this could be an extended essay/thesis, a research/ experimental report, or an artistic brief with an accompanying practical product i.e an animated film
A research diary or log where you write reflectively on the process of developing your EPQ during the life of the course
A presentation to an audience about the findings of your research and the process involved in achieving the assessment objectives
Because assessment is ongoing, over the duration of the course, you must be self-disciplined and apply yourself consistently to meeting certain staging posts and deadlines during the course.
The EPQ involves 120 hrs of teaching and a similar amount of time is advised for you to devote to independent study to achieve the best results. Remember that the EPQ is half an A-level at A2 standard. It cannot be done well in the final weekend before submission!
You will find key documents and guidance on deadlines, as well as support material and updates from your supervision and others such as the schools librarians on the EPQ Google Classroom. Please refer to the Google Classroom on a regular basis to avoiding missing anything!