Nature and Purpose

Exemplar research reports are examples of the responses of learners to the assessment task in Component 2 of Global Perspectives and Project Work. They are the final outcomes of the research process and are presented in the form used for final assessment. They may be written and produced by teachers or examiners for training and guidance, or be selected from the work of learners in the past. The exemplars should represent attainment in the Assessment Objectives at different levels. Usually exemplars are selected at Grades A, C and E. The exemplars should present work which is typical of learners achieving these grades.

There are many ways in which exemplar research reports can be used in different teaching and learning activities. However, the main aims of using exemplar reports in the context of Global Perspectives are to enable teachers and learners to understand:

· the main conventions of the Social Sciences, Humanities and Sciences for communicating the outcomes of research

· the main sections that should be contained within a research report

· the length and level of detail generally required

· how marks are awarded for the research report

· the standards and quality of work needed to achieve different grades

· how to improve a research report to achieve a higher mark.

By analysing, evaluating and attempting to improve the exemplar research reports through redrafting learners may develop their own skills of critical thinking and communication.

Teachers must inform learners that exemplar Research Reports are used for their benefit and general guidance and to support learning. They must not be copied or plagiarised. Copying other people’s work and plagiarism may lead to disqualification and other forms of punishment. Sophisticated software can detect plagiarism very easily.

Дата добавления: 2015-10-02