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Research Project at Cabra

Research Project at Cabra. Research Project at Cabra. Compulsory elements awarded a total of 110 credits towards SACE completion

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Research Project at Cabra

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  1. Research Project at Cabra

  2. Research Project at Cabra • Compulsory elements awarded a total of 110 credits towards SACE completion • These are the Board-accredited subjects and/or Board-recognised courses that must be completed at least at the equivalent of ‘satisfactory achievement’ level; that is, a grade of ‘C’* or better for all of the following: • the Personal Learning Plan at Stage 1, awarded 10 credits (a compulsory Board-accredited subject) • literacy requirement — from a range of English subjects or courses at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2, awarded 20 credits (see below for details) • numeracy requirement — from a range of mathematics subjects or courses at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2, awarded 10 credits (see below for details) • the Research Project at Stage 2, awarded 10 credits (a compulsory Board-accredited subject) • other Board-accredited subjects and/or Board-recognised courses at Stage 2, awarded 60 credits.

  3. Research Project at Cabra • Flexibility • Semester 2 in Year 11 or Year 12 (Both Stage 2) • Allows students to tailor their workload and subject combinations to suit their needs • Opportunities for Success • ATAR • Refining research and reporting skills for the future

  4. Research Project at Cabra • Resources • Teachers & Librarians • SACE Website • Formula for successful completion of RP • Communication • Students & Teachers • Students and Parents • Parents and Teachers

  5. Assessment Types for the Research Project - B • Assessment Type 1: • Folio (30%) Assessment Type 3: Evaluation (30%) • Assessment Type 2: • Research Outcome (40%) PROPOSAL Students consider and define a research question and outline their initial ideas for research. Production and substantiation of key findings Research Project B 2000 words max or 12 minutes if oral or multimodal equivalent Research Project B - Evaluation A written summary of 150 words plus A written report of 1500 words (max) (Can count for ATAR) RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT Evidence of the research in written, oral or multimodal form. A selection of evidence will be presented for moderation. The evidence should comprise ten A4 pages (written) or a maximum of 20 minutes (oral), or the equivalent in multimodal form. DISCUSSION One or more discussions with the teacher. The evidence selected for moderation may include material from the proposal, the research development and/or the discussion.

  6. The Design of a Research Question The exact phrasing of the research question can take time to emerge. Defining and refining a research question can be a challenging process.   • Identifying an area of interest • subjects, courses, extra-curricular activities, hobbies, part-time job, interests • future plans (further study, work directions, ambitions) something you have always wanted to look into. • Considering a question • Consider a question that: • is ‘researchable’ involves ‘new’ learning • is challenging but achievable within the time frame • involves safe and ethical practices • has the potential to lead to some ‘key findings’. • Defining a Research Question • clearly express what your research is about • provide a focus to guide your investigation • help you decide upon appropriate research processes (valid, ethical, manageable) • The way you phrase the question that you finally decide upon is very important. It is particularly important to have a clear link between a refined research question and your research outcome.

  7. Developing the question Draft 1: Why is there a mystery about the ship, the Mary Celeste? Draft 2: What are the theories regarding the disappearance of the crew of the Mary Celeste? Refined :To what extent is mutiny the most likely cause of the abandonment of the ship the Mary Celeste? Draft 1 leads you towards a description of why a mystery exists. Whilst this is not an incorrect question, it lacks focus upon the ‘truth’, i.e. the best possible theory for the mystery that you are interested in. Draft 2 focuses more upon the actual theories but only requires you to outline each one. Again, this suggests a more descriptive, rather than analytical, approach. The Refined Research Topic allows you to show your thinking about the theories. By asking ‘to what extent’, you are required to make a considered judgement about the mutiny theory in comparison with the other theories. This enables you to demonstrate higher order thinking skills and show the depth of your knowledge and understanding of all the different theories.

  8. Outcome

  9. Evaluation Allocate a grade from A+ to E–, and a numerical value from 1–30, to the set of assessment design criteria and specific features

  10. Folio

  11. Research Project Timeline • Draft Proposal: Last Lesson Week 10 Term 2 • Final Proposal: First Lesson Week 1 • Draft Outcome: Start of Week 7 Term 3 • Final Outcome: Last Lesson Week 8 Term 3 • Draft Evaluation: Last Lesson Week 9 Term 3 • Final Evaluation: Last Lesson Week 10 Term 3 • Folio: Start of Week 2 Term 4 • Internal Moderation Start of Week 2 Term 4

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