AT2 Performance Standards

What does "synthesis" mean in your Research Outcome?

• Copying information
• Listing facts separately
• Linking knowledge, skills, and ideas to answer the research question
• Only using primary research

Which is an example of good synthesis?

• "X says this. Y says that."
• "X and Y both show motivation needs internal and external factors."
• "X talks about rewards."
• "Y mentions self-discipline."

You might lose points for synthesis if..

• Your ideas are random and don't connect.
• You explain how facts fit together.
• You show insight in your conclusion.
• You clearly link different ideas.

What is a sign of poor substantiation?

• Using strong, reliable sources.
• Giving evidence but not explaining how it supports your finding.
• Explaining why evidence matters.
• Linking evidence directly to your key point.

You can lose points for substantiation if...

• Your evidence is weak or from a non-credible source.
• You explain your evidence clearly.
• You connect each piece of evidence to a key finding.
• You show how evidence answers the research question.

What would be an example of strong substantiation for a finding about social media affecting sleep?

• "Smith says social media is bad."
• "Social media makes sleep worse."
• "Smith (2021) found teens using social media 3+ hours sleep 1.5 hours less."
• "Johnson mentions sleep problems."

If your writing is hard to follow and ideas are jumbled, which criterion will you lose marks in?

• S1 (Synthesis)
• S2 (Substantiation)
• S3 (Expression)

A strong expression of ideas means your report should be...

• Choppy and casual
• Clear, logical, and organized
• Full of long quotes
• Informal and friendly

Which of the following would NOT hurt your "Expression of Ideas" score?

• Organizing your sections clearly.
• Writing with many grammar mistakes.
• Having ideas that don't connect.
• Jumping between topics randomly.

What is one way to keep your Expression of Ideas strong?

• Use simple, short notes.
• Organize your report into sections that flow logically.
• Copy big chunks of text from sources.
• Focus only on spelling, not meaning.