Design – a toy/vehicle/website/stage set/blueprint of an invention

Performance – a concert/play/debate/sport Report with findings from an investigation –

working with disadvantaged people/scientific study/

Geographical fieldwork/business ventureArtefact – artwork/costumes for a film or

play/working model/video game/educational game

Dissertation (Extended Project only) – critical analysis of the work of an author or film director.

designing and planning the project selecting, organising and using a range of resources analysing data, applying findings and demonstrating

understanding of any links, connections and complexities of the topic

selecting and using a range of skills to take decisions critically and to achieve planned outcomes

evaluating all aspects of the project using a range of communication skills and media to

present the outcomes of the project.

Is prenatal genetic screening and testing ethically justifiable?

Does science leave less room for free will?

If wind turbines are economically viable, why do they only provide 0.5% of our electricity requirements?

Is climate change no longer a scientific debate but a sociological and political problem?

What is a number?

- An investigation into whether ASBOs are an effective method of solving antisocial behaviour- Effects of global warming on Inuit populations- How has life improved for black South Africans since the demise of apartheid?- Should the voting age be lowered to 16?- What is the best solution to the quantum mechanical measurement problem?

Cultural comparison of Japanese Manga and American superhero comics.- Cultural sub-groups and music genre.- Effects of global warming on Inuit.- How has life improved for black South Africans since the demise of apartheid?- How have advances in technology affected globalisation?- Immigration: effects and benefits for the economy.- Impact of WW1 on soldiers and families - literary and historical sources.- Is graffiti art or vandalism?- Is the media to blame for causing Islamophobia?- Origins of animal life - God or Science.- Sexism in the workplace.- Should Great Britain buy a replacement for Trident?

http://greenhead.ac.uk/subjects/epq/ProductionLogMark08.pdf

  Project Proposal The first step is the initial planning meeting with your supervisor, in

which you will discuss your initial ideas and consider the scope of your project.

In formulating your project proposal, you should consider the definition of scope and the stakeholders.

You will then submit your project proposal for approval.

Project Plan There needs to be a project plan.  This plan should show the key

dates (milestones) in your project.  The milestones will vary from project to project but they should definitely include the review meetings, the presentation and the final submission date.

The plan should show awareness of resources, threats, constraints, dependencies and contingencies.

You should have a detailed list of clear project objectives.  Project Diary Throughout the diary, you need to show evidence that you have used

your project plan as a working document, adjusting the plan where necessary.

You should keep a record of meetings with your project supervisor.

To achieve a good mark: You need to show that you have used a range of resources. You need to show that you have used the resources

effectively. You need to show that you have critically analysed the sources

and the data, rather than taking information at face-value. You need to show how your use of resources has helped you to

understand the complexities of the topic. The evidence of this will be in your bibliography, which should

show the resources used and how they have been used. It is also important to reference your use of sources formally

e.g. through the use of footnotes.

The Outcome This will be in the form of either the extended essay or the the

artefact plus a 1,000 word report. Artefacts, demonstrations, etc. should be evidenced through

designs, images, video clips and/or audio files.

The Presentation This could involve printing out

PowerPoint slides or through the use of photographs or video clips if the presentation is in a different form.

The key aspect of the presentation is that you can communicate with an audience and that you can respond to probing questions about both the product and the process of carrying out your project.

Project Review You need to evaluate the product, the

presentation and the process. You need to refer to your original project

objectives in your evaluation. Your evaluation should be evidence-based.

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xamples-of-level-3-projects.html

• undertake training as necessary and determined by the centre coordinator includingrequired administrative procedures such as project acceptance• oversee the work of candidates throughout the project process through regularcontact in meetings or other suitable means (e.g. e-mail or bulletin board)• keep records of their supervision as required by the centre coordinator• develop a common understanding with other supervisors of the assessment criteriaas led by the centre coordinator• make the final assessment and comply with any moderation procedures required by the centre coordinator.

THOUGHTSTORM ALL THE DIFFERENT PEOPLE/EVENTS ETC THAT INFLUENCE YOU

DEVELOP THIS FURTHER E.G. Media influence you. The media influenced you to believe.......

Or You mum encouraged you to play the piano. This encouraged you to develop an interest in classical music.....

Those who have an idea already

Explain what made you decision on that area

Why is it of interest to you?

Start your diary: Refer to hours spent: Record what we have done today Show your tutor and talk through any

concerns Develop your personal thought-storm

diagram Show your tutor and discuss possible

lines of interest for your project. Remember= you must be seeing your

tutor before next Wednesday period 5.