GPR Component 4

What kind of topic are valid for the Cambridge Research Report?

• Global

• Local/National

• Both

How many words should the Research Report be?

• no more than 5000

• no less than 5000

• more or less 5000

Can you recycle a topic that you have done for Component 2 or 3?

• No. It has to be completely different

• Yes. The topic can be the same but the research question has to be different.

• Yes. You can do the same research question.

How is your IRR be marked for A Levels?

• The teacher marks it, then Cambridge moderates the score.

• Cambridge and the teacher mark it together.

• Cambridge will mark the scripts.

What do you need to accomplish before beginning writing the research report proper?

• Research Log

• Content Log

• Research Proposal

According to the syllabus, the teacher is allowed to (tick as many that applies):

• help students communicate clearly and effectively

• guide students in selecting appropriate research methods

• teach specific topics or offer their own view on the topics

Which of the following are recognised Citation and Reference styles (tick as many that applies)?

• MLA

• Harvard

• APA

According to the syllabus, the teacher is NOT allowed to (tick as many that applies):

• undertake any research for a candidate

• correct any part of a candidate’s notes or drafts

• prepare any part of a candidate’s report

• all of the above

What do you call the interview wherein you defend your findings and conclusions in your IRR to your teacher?

• Oral defense

• Oral interview

• Oral explanation

Can you write an IRR only using secondary data?

• No. You have to use primary data as well.

• Yes. You can.

• Depends on the data.

• No idea.