IA (SL) BUSM - Questionnaire

What is the recommended amount of time that should be spent on the SL IA?

• 50 Hours

• 3 Hours

• 15 Hours

• 24 hours

What is the maximum word limit for the Written Commentary?

• 2000 words

• 1500 words

• 5000 words

Are there any marks that will be deducted if the word limit is exceeded? If so, how many?

• Around 10% of the final grade.

• Explicitly 9 marks, students lose 4 marks for evaluation (Criterion E) and 3 marks for the conclusion (Criterion D) if these sections appear after the 1,500th word

• Not explicitly, but students can lose 4 marks for evaluation (Criterion E) and 3 marks for the conclusion (Criterion D) if these sections appear after the 1,500th word.

What is the purpose of footnotes (if used)?

• May be used for references only (page 76 of Guide)

• May be used for references and extra information only (page 76 of Guide)

• May be used for references and personal notes (page 76 of Guide)

How much of the final exam is the Written Commentary worth (weighting)?

• 30%

• 36%

• 25%

Does the quality of the presentation of the work (visual and written) affect the final grade?

• No

• Yes

Pricing strategy is an example of a business theory – True or False?

• True

• False

The Boston Consulting Group matrix is an example of a business tool – True or False?

• True

• False

What does the candidate declaration do?

• It acts as a declaration of effort

• It acts as a declaration of authenticity

• It acts as a declaration of love

Where should the word count be declared?

• Introduction page

• Conclusions page

• Cover (title) page