IPQ

The research report must not exceed ___________ words.

• 1000

• 2000

• 5000

• 6000

The IPQ Component is for ________ marks.

• 50

• 100

• 80

• 120

The approximate weightings allocated to each of the assessment objectives are:

• AO1: Research, analysis and evaluation - 70% - 56 Marks

  AO2: Reflection - 15% - 12 Marks

  AO3: Communication - 15% - 12 Marks

• AO1: Research, analysis and evaluation - 50% - 40 Marks

  AO2: Reflection - 25% - 20 Marks

  AO3: Communication - 25% - 20 Marks

• AO1: Research, analysis and evaluation - 80% - 64 Marks

  AO2: Reflection - 10% - 8 Marks

  AO3: Communication - 10% - 8 Marks

• AO1: Research, analysis and evaluation - 40% - 32 Marks

  AO2: Reflection - 30% - 24 Marks

  AO3: Communication - 30% - 24 Marks

The title of your report must be in the form of

• A Question

• A Quote

• A Statement

• A Phrase

Online Proposal Form (OPF) - to be submitted by 7th Jan. 2021 -

• Proposals should not be more than 200 words, giving the research question, proposed area of study, scope of the research and a list of sources and/or research methods to be used

• Proposals should not be more than 500 words, giving the research question, proposed area of study, scope of the research and a list of sources and/or research methods to be used

• Proposals should not be more than 600 words, giving the research question, proposed area of study, scope of the research and a list of sources and/or research methods to be used

• Proposals should not be more than 1000 words, giving the research question, proposed area of study, scope of the research and a list of sources and/or research methods to be used

Research Methods are

• Research methods are the specific techniques that are used to collect data for the research.

• Learners should select and apply research methods appropriate to the discipline/s within which they are working and the nature of the selected topic.

• Any use of research methods should be accompanied by a consideration of research ethics, including academic honesty and informed consent.

• All of the above

The research report must be evidence-based. Evidence is likely to come in two forms:

• Primary evidence and secondary evidence

• Only Primary evidence

• Only Secondary Evidence

• Both

A research log must be maintained and used

• to support the research process.

• as it is a mandatory requirement by Cambridge

• by the candidate and teacher supervisor

• only by the candidate

The log must be submitted as part of the assessment but it will not constitute part of the 5000 word limit.

• True

• False

The log must be submitted as a separate file and not attached to the research report.

• True

• False