10 Things I can Do to Get an “A”

1• I have a neatly compiled introduction that shows

interrelationships between 5-6 different abiotic factors in detail, biotic factors and the likely effects of urbanisation on these factors. My introduction is SUCCINT and perfectly structured.

I

2• I have ensured that my introduction provides justification for

my hypothesis and my hypothesis is a simple “if/then” statement.

H

3• I have made sure that my method clearly displays my

understanding of good scientific methodology and that it clearly describes all variables (controlled, independent and dependant).

M

4• I have made sure that my results are displayed clearly in graph

format (with labelled titles, axis etc.) and that under those graphs, results from anova data analysis are carried out succinctly, with the actual anova tests in the appendix.

R/dA

5• I have compared results with theoretical concepts uncovered

in the introduction to make conclusions about the study, with appropriate reservations and qualifications (answered the prompt questions in the discussion section).

D

6• I have evaluated the actual experimental design and adequacy

of data collected and justified appropriate requirements.

D

7• I have integrated ALL of the information uncovered to make a

conclusion- ANSWERED MY HYPOTHESIS

C

8• I have linked everything back to broader scientific and societal

issues regarding water quality and water quality management

C

9• My assignment sections are linked throughout.

I H M R D C

Q) How are the above EEI sections actually linked to each other?

10• I have an extensive bibliography in correct Harvard format,

reference everything and have correct paragraph / sentence structure etc.

B