Society and Culture Association

1. Society and Culture Association Personal Interest Projects Introduction, Log & Conclusion extracts

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3. Examples of IntroductionsTopic choiceSample 1 Topic is refined yet still broad enough to allow the student to carry out effective primary and secondary research. The reason for the student�s topic choice is personal and clear. Indirect association with the macro and micro world is evident � this could be made more explicit. It is evident that the PIP will seek to provide a better understanding of Society and Culture and its related concepts. Topic is refined yet still broad enough to allow the student to carry out effective primary and secondary research. The reason for the student�s topic choice is personal and clear. Indirect association with the macro and micro world is evident � this could be made more explicit. It is evident that the PIP will seek to provide a better understanding of Society and Culture and its related concepts.

4. Examples of IntroductionsMethodologiesSample 2 Choice of research methodologies is clearly identified and justified. Student seeks to obtain both qualitative and quantitative information however, too few methodologies are presented. Three methodologies would enable the triangulation of results. This student has realized certain methodologies reveal certain things and attempts to gain a well rounded view of the topic. Choice of research methodologies is clearly identified and justified. Student seeks to obtain both qualitative and quantitative information however, too few methodologies are presented. Three methodologies would enable the triangulation of results. This student has realized certain methodologies reveal certain things and attempts to gain a well rounded view of the topic.

5. Examples of IntroductionsMethodologiesSample 2 (cont�) The student clearly communicates what methodologies will be used Statements justifying the choice of methodology and expectations are evident Ethical considerations have been addressed and taken into account. More information could be included on how ethical concerns will be addressed. The student clearly communicates what methodologies will be used Statements justifying the choice of methodology and expectations are evident Ethical considerations have been addressed and taken into account. More information could be included on how ethical concerns will be addressed.

6. Examples of IntroductionsCross-cultural componentSample 3 Micro world and macro world are addressed and taken into consideration for the topic Micro world and macro world are addressed and taken into consideration for the topic

7. Examples of LogsSample 1 Research process is outlined in a sequential and holistic manner. Reasons provided for the ongoing development of the PIP are evident. Significant ideas, events and actions are recorded and considered. The process of research over many months unfolds in a logical way and is communicated as such Research process is outlined in a sequential and holistic manner. Reasons provided for the ongoing development of the PIP are evident. Significant ideas, events and actions are recorded and considered. The process of research over many months unfolds in a logical way and is communicated as such

8. Examples of LogsSample 1 (cont�) Limitations of methodologies and subjectivity in collection and analysis are acknowledged. The need for ongoing refinement, failures and benefits of methodologies are recorded. A good honest approach that acknowledges the need for further work during the drafting stage. Limitations of methodologies and subjectivity in collection and analysis are acknowledged. The need for ongoing refinement, failures and benefits of methodologies are recorded. A good honest approach that acknowledges the need for further work during the drafting stage.

9. Examples of LogsSample 2 Student clearly communicates which methodologies were discarded and why. This demonstrates an informal evaluative process, therefore slightly altering the methods of research in order to yield the most accurate and reliable results possible. Selected methodologies are explicitly stated and the student goes on to elaborate upon each Student clearly communicates which methodologies were discarded and why. This demonstrates an informal evaluative process, therefore slightly altering the methods of research in order to yield the most accurate and reliable results possible. Selected methodologies are explicitly stated and the student goes on to elaborate upon each

10. Examples of LogsSample 2 (cont�) The student comments honestly on their expectations and results of methodologies Need for a greater emphasis on the development of the research process. Greater clarity and direction is required. Only the most relevant information should be included. The student comments honestly on their expectations and results of methodologies Need for a greater emphasis on the development of the research process. Greater clarity and direction is required. Only the most relevant information should be included.

11. Examples of LogsSample 3 This log is calendared but not sequential in its development. It is in chronological order (which is fine) but the student should remove the months and try writing in paragraphs, detailing what their specific research process entailed and how it was done. The research process is not evident here. It is disjointed and doesn�t communicate any refining or development in the PIP process. Methodologies are mentioned but information is lacking on how or why they were selected. This log lacks detail and is insufficient. This log is calendared but not sequential in its development. It is in chronological order (which is fine) but the student should remove the months and try writing in paragraphs, detailing what their specific research process entailed and how it was done. The research process is not evident here. It is disjointed and doesn�t communicate any refining or development in the PIP process. Methodologies are mentioned but information is lacking on how or why they were selected. This log lacks detail and is insufficient.

12. Examples of ConclusionsSample 1 A summative comment on primary research is provided. A change in approach has been reported by the student The student makes a brief evaluation about what they researched. A summative comment on primary research is provided. A change in approach has been reported by the student The student makes a brief evaluation about what they researched.

13. Examples of ConclusionsSample 1 (cont�) Student refers back to the cross-cultural component of �location� (Sydney and the home town) A real sense of pride and learning is evident in the student�s writing and appears to be genuine and convincing A key life lesson of overcoming prejudice, relevant to the student, has been learned and communicated Student refers back to the cross-cultural component of �location� (Sydney and the home town) A real sense of pride and learning is evident in the student�s writing and appears to be genuine and convincing A key life lesson of overcoming prejudice, relevant to the student, has been learned and communicated

14. Examples of ConclusionsSample 2 The student relates the �big issue� of homelessness back to their original topic of volunteering. Concepts referred to throughout the Central Material are reinforced and brief comments on what was learned are drawn from this. A brief summary of what the research revealed is provided. The student relates the �big issue� of homelessness back to their original topic of volunteering. Concepts referred to throughout the Central Material are reinforced and brief comments on what was learned are drawn from this. A brief summary of what the research revealed is provided.

15. Examples of ConclusionsSample 2 (cont�) Topic choice and the process of learning is reinforced but also serves as a positive link to the next paragraph Student focuses on the most significant learning experience throughout the year � that is volunteering with the homeless. They clearly and genuinely state what they have learned and what they intend to do as a result of this process. Social and cultural literacy is implicit in this sample. Topic choice and the process of learning is reinforced but also serves as a positive link to the next paragraph Student focuses on the most significant learning experience throughout the year � that is volunteering with the homeless. They clearly and genuinely state what they have learned and what they intend to do as a result of this process. Social and cultural literacy is implicit in this sample.

16. Examples of ConclusionsSample 3 A brief summary of the topic is integrated with findings from methodologies The student demonstrates a sense of empathy and understanding that was not possible prior to the PIP process Comments on what was learned carefully convey the issues and sensitivities associated with this topic A brief summary of the topic is integrated with findings from methodologies The student demonstrates a sense of empathy and understanding that was not possible prior to the PIP process Comments on what was learned carefully convey the issues and sensitivities associated with this topic

17. Examples of ConclusionsSample 3 (cont�) A highly personal learning journey has been documented and reflected upon The unique nature of this topic has lead to a unique life experience for the student A greater understanding of the particular group studied is demonstrated here. Note: This needs to be evident throughout the entire PIP so others can gauge the level of social and cultural literacy. Summed up with a very powerful and personal comment about the student�s sense of self. A highly personal learning journey has been documented and reflected upon The unique nature of this topic has lead to a unique life experience for the student A greater understanding of the particular group studied is demonstrated here. Note: This needs to be evident throughout the entire PIP so others can gauge the level of social and cultural literacy. Summed up with a very powerful and personal comment about the student�s sense of self.