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use of the wordsorideas of anotherperson,whether written,oralor visual.”
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Criteria
Personal
Engagement/2
Exploration
/6
Analysis
/6
Evaluation
/6
Communication
/4
Total
/24 %
Marks
awarded
Internal
Moderation
n.b. Marks aregiven on a best fit approach based on the levels awarded for each aspect of a given criteria.Refer to ‘the criteria
pages for ‘a more detailed breakdown
Personal Engagement
Mark Exploration Personal Significance Initiative
1 The evidence ofpersonal engagement
with the exploration is limited with
little independent thinking,initiative
or insight
The justificationgiven for choosing theresearch
question and/or thetopicunder investigation does
not demonstrate personal significance, interest or
curiosity.
There is little evidence of personal input
and initiative in the designing,
implementation orpresentation ofthe
investigation.
2 The evidence ofpersonal engagement
with the exploration is clear with
significant independent thinking,
initiative or insight.
The justificationgiven for choosing theresearch
question and/or thetopicunder investigation
demonstratespersonal significance,interest or
curiosity.
There is evidenceofpersonal input and
initiative in thedesigning, implementation
or presentationofthe investigation
Comments
Mark: /2
Exploration
Mark Research Question Background Method Safety, ethics &
environmental issues
1-2 The topic ofthe
investigation is identified
and a research question of
some relevance isstated
but it isnot focused.
The background information
provided for the investigation
is superficial or oflimited
relevance and doesnot aid the
understanding or thecontext
ofthe investigation.
The methodology ofthe investigation is
only appropriateto address theresearch
question to avery limited extent sinceit
takesinto consideration few ofthe
significant factors that may influencethe
relevance, reliability andsufficiency ofthe
collecteddata
The report shows evidenceof
limited awarenessofthe
significant safety ethical or
environmentalissues that are
relevant to themethodology
ofthe investigation.
3-4 The topic ofthe
investigation is identified
and a relevantbut not
fully focused research
question is described.
The background information
provided for the investigation
is mainly appropriateand
relevant and aidsthe
understanding ofthe context.
Of the investigation
The methodology ofthe investigation is
mainly appropriate to addressthe
research questionbut haslimitation
since it takesinto consideration only
some ofthe significant factors that may
influencethe relevance,reliability and
sufficiency ofthecollected data.
The report shows evidenceof
some awarenessofthe
significant safety, ethical or
environmentalissues thatare
relevant to themethodology
ofthe investigation.
5-6 The topic ofthe
investigation isidentified
and a relevant and fully
focused research question
is clearly. described
The background information
provided for the investigation
is entirely appropriateand
relevant and enhancesthe
understanding ofthe context
ofthe investigation.
The methodology ofthe investigation is
highly appropriate to addressthe
research questionbecause it takesinto
consideration all,or nearly all ofthe
significant factors that may influencethe
relevance, reliability andsufficiency ofthe
collecteddata
The report shows evidenceof
full awarenessofthe
significant safety ethical or
environmentalissues that are
relevant to themethodology
ofthe investigation.
Comments
Mark: /6
IBDP Internal Investigation Coversheet Name: Cand No: Date:
Lab Title: Teacher:
Analysis
Mark Raw Data Data Processing Impact of
uncertainty
Interpretation of
process data
1-2 The report includes insufficient
relevant raw datato support a
valid conclusion tothe
researchquestion.
Some basic dataprocessing iscarried
out but iseither too inaccurate or
too insufficient to lead toa valid
conclusion.
The report shows evidenceof
little consideration ofthe
impact ofmeasurement
uncertainty on the analysis.
The processed datais
incorrectly or insufficiently
interpreted so that the
conclusion isinvalidor very
incomplete.
3-4 The report includesrelevant
but incomplete quantitative
and qualitative raw datathat
could support asimple or
partially valid conclusion to
'the research question
Appropriate and sufficient data
processing iscarried outthat could
lead to abroadly valid conclusion
but there are significantinaccuracies
and inconsistencies in the processing.
The report shows evidenceof
some consideration ofthe
impact ofmeasurement
uncertainty on the analysis.
The processed datais
interpreted so that abroadly
valid but incompleteor
limited conclusion tothe
researchquestion canbe
deduced.
5-6 The report includessufficient
relevant quantitative and
qualitative raw datathat
could support adetailed and
valid conclusion tothe
researchquestion.
Appropriate and sufficient data
processing iscarried outwith the
accuracy required to enablea
conclusion to theresearch question
to be drawn that isfully consistent
with' the experimental data
The report shows evidenceof
full and appropriate
consideration oftheimpactof
measurement uncertainty on
the analysis
The processed data is
correctly interpretedso that a
completely valid and detailed
conclusion to theresearch
question canbe deduced.
Comments
Mark: /6
Evaluation
Mark Conclusion Scientific Context Limitations of the data & sources of
error
Suggestions for
improvements & extension
1-2 A conclusion is outlined
which isnot relevant to
the research question oris
not supported by thedata
presented.
The conclusion makes
superficial comparisonto
the acceptedscientific
context.
Strengths andweaknesses ofthe
investigation,such as limitationsof' the data
and sourcesoferror, are outlinedbut are
restricted to an account ofthepractical or
procedural/ issuefaced.
The student has outlined very
few realistic and relevant
suggestionsfor the
improvementand extension
ofthe investigation.
3-4 A conclusion is described
which isrelevant to the
research questionand
supported by the data
presented.
A conclusion is described
which makessome
relevant comparisonto
the acceptedscientific
context
Strengths andweaknesses ofthe
investigation,such as limitationsof‘the data
and sourcesoferror are describe and provide
evidence ofsome awarenessofthe
methodological/ issuesinvolved in
establishing the conclusion.
The student has described
some realistic and relevant
suggestionsfor the
improvementand extension
ofthe investigation.
5-6 A detailed conclusionis
described and justified
which isentirely relevant
to the research question
and fully supported by the
datapresented.
A conclusion is correctly
described and justified
through relevant
comparison to the
accepted scientific context
Strengths andweaknesses ofthe
investigation,such aslimitationsof‘thedata
and sourcesoferror are discussed and
provide evidenceofaclear understanding of
the methodological/ issuesinvolved in
establishing the conclusion.
The student has discussed
realistic and relevant
suggestionsfor the
improvementand extension
ofthe investigation
Comments
Mark: /6
Communication
Mark Presentation Structure Focus Terminology &
convention
1-2 The presentation ofthe
investigation isunclear,
making it difficult to
understand the focus,
process and outcomes.
The report is not well structuredand
isunclear: the necessary information
on focus, processand outcomesis
missing or ispresented in an
incoherentor disorganizedway.
The understanding ofthe focus,
process, and outcomesofthe
investigation isobscured by the
presence ofinappropriateor
irrelevant information.
There are many errorsin
the use of' subject specific
terminology and
conventions
3-4 The presentation ofthe
investigation is clear. Any
errorsdo not hamper
understanding ofthe focus,
process and outcomes.
The report is well structured ‘and
clear: the necessary information on
focus, processand outcomes‘is'
present and presented inacoherent
way.
The report isrelevant and
concise thereby facilitating a
ready understanding ofthe
focus, processand outcomesof
the investigation
The use ofsubject specific
terminology and
conventionsisappropriate
and correct. Any errorsdo
not hamper understanding.
Comments
Mark: /4
Please referto the headingsand guidance document and Internal AssessmentLabReport Guide for detailed
informationof what to include ineach section
Research Question
Background Information
Hypothesisand ScientificReasoning
Variables
Variable What must be
changed/measured or
controlled?
How it will be changed
measured or controlled?
Reason for
change/measurement/control
Independent
Dependent
Controlled
Confounding
(unable to
control)
X
X
Apparatus
Method- manipulationand control of variables
IncludingSafety/Ethical andenvironmental concerns
Method- choice of data processingand presentation
Data Collectionand Analysis:ProcessingData (raw includingqualitative data and processeddata tables)
Raw and Processeddata tableswith descriptionsofdata
Whatdoesa great tablelooks like?
Data Analysis:presentingand describingdata (graphs and descriptionoftrends)
Graphs withdescriptionso0f data
Whata great graph lookslike?
Conclusion- correctinterpretationof the dataandcorrect scientificreasoning
Evaluation- Commentuponprocedural andpersonal uncertaintiesandofferimprovements
Impact of uncertaintiesandsuggestionsforimprovements
A table like the one below canbe used
Uncertainty and type
Weakness/error
Cause ofuncertainty
Estimate of
magnitude/impact of
uncertainty with evidence
Suggestion for improvement
Validity
Reliability
Further ResearchQuestions
References
□ Parenthetical in-textreferences/citationsare giveninAPA format
□ A Works CitedListwithAPA formattingisgivenatthe endof the report
□ Sourcesare writteninalphabetical orderbyauthor’slastname
□ Each source islistedwithahangingindent

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IBDP internal Investigation Coverpage with recommended Headings and Guidance for final ii

  • 1. Candidate declaration:“Iconfirmthatthisworkis my own workand is thefinal version.I haveacknowledged each use of the wordsorideas of anotherperson,whether written,oralor visual.” Signed: Date: Criteria Personal Engagement/2 Exploration /6 Analysis /6 Evaluation /6 Communication /4 Total /24 % Marks awarded Internal Moderation n.b. Marks aregiven on a best fit approach based on the levels awarded for each aspect of a given criteria.Refer to ‘the criteria pages for ‘a more detailed breakdown Personal Engagement Mark Exploration Personal Significance Initiative 1 The evidence ofpersonal engagement with the exploration is limited with little independent thinking,initiative or insight The justificationgiven for choosing theresearch question and/or thetopicunder investigation does not demonstrate personal significance, interest or curiosity. There is little evidence of personal input and initiative in the designing, implementation orpresentation ofthe investigation. 2 The evidence ofpersonal engagement with the exploration is clear with significant independent thinking, initiative or insight. The justificationgiven for choosing theresearch question and/or thetopicunder investigation demonstratespersonal significance,interest or curiosity. There is evidenceofpersonal input and initiative in thedesigning, implementation or presentationofthe investigation Comments Mark: /2 Exploration Mark Research Question Background Method Safety, ethics & environmental issues 1-2 The topic ofthe investigation is identified and a research question of some relevance isstated but it isnot focused. The background information provided for the investigation is superficial or oflimited relevance and doesnot aid the understanding or thecontext ofthe investigation. The methodology ofthe investigation is only appropriateto address theresearch question to avery limited extent sinceit takesinto consideration few ofthe significant factors that may influencethe relevance, reliability andsufficiency ofthe collecteddata The report shows evidenceof limited awarenessofthe significant safety ethical or environmentalissues that are relevant to themethodology ofthe investigation. 3-4 The topic ofthe investigation is identified and a relevantbut not fully focused research question is described. The background information provided for the investigation is mainly appropriateand relevant and aidsthe understanding ofthe context. Of the investigation The methodology ofthe investigation is mainly appropriate to addressthe research questionbut haslimitation since it takesinto consideration only some ofthe significant factors that may influencethe relevance,reliability and sufficiency ofthecollected data. The report shows evidenceof some awarenessofthe significant safety, ethical or environmentalissues thatare relevant to themethodology ofthe investigation. 5-6 The topic ofthe investigation isidentified and a relevant and fully focused research question is clearly. described The background information provided for the investigation is entirely appropriateand relevant and enhancesthe understanding ofthe context ofthe investigation. The methodology ofthe investigation is highly appropriate to addressthe research questionbecause it takesinto consideration all,or nearly all ofthe significant factors that may influencethe relevance, reliability andsufficiency ofthe collecteddata The report shows evidenceof full awarenessofthe significant safety ethical or environmentalissues that are relevant to themethodology ofthe investigation. Comments Mark: /6 IBDP Internal Investigation Coversheet Name: Cand No: Date: Lab Title: Teacher:
  • 2. Analysis Mark Raw Data Data Processing Impact of uncertainty Interpretation of process data 1-2 The report includes insufficient relevant raw datato support a valid conclusion tothe researchquestion. Some basic dataprocessing iscarried out but iseither too inaccurate or too insufficient to lead toa valid conclusion. The report shows evidenceof little consideration ofthe impact ofmeasurement uncertainty on the analysis. The processed datais incorrectly or insufficiently interpreted so that the conclusion isinvalidor very incomplete. 3-4 The report includesrelevant but incomplete quantitative and qualitative raw datathat could support asimple or partially valid conclusion to 'the research question Appropriate and sufficient data processing iscarried outthat could lead to abroadly valid conclusion but there are significantinaccuracies and inconsistencies in the processing. The report shows evidenceof some consideration ofthe impact ofmeasurement uncertainty on the analysis. The processed datais interpreted so that abroadly valid but incompleteor limited conclusion tothe researchquestion canbe deduced. 5-6 The report includessufficient relevant quantitative and qualitative raw datathat could support adetailed and valid conclusion tothe researchquestion. Appropriate and sufficient data processing iscarried outwith the accuracy required to enablea conclusion to theresearch question to be drawn that isfully consistent with' the experimental data The report shows evidenceof full and appropriate consideration oftheimpactof measurement uncertainty on the analysis The processed data is correctly interpretedso that a completely valid and detailed conclusion to theresearch question canbe deduced. Comments Mark: /6 Evaluation Mark Conclusion Scientific Context Limitations of the data & sources of error Suggestions for improvements & extension 1-2 A conclusion is outlined which isnot relevant to the research question oris not supported by thedata presented. The conclusion makes superficial comparisonto the acceptedscientific context. Strengths andweaknesses ofthe investigation,such as limitationsof' the data and sourcesoferror, are outlinedbut are restricted to an account ofthepractical or procedural/ issuefaced. The student has outlined very few realistic and relevant suggestionsfor the improvementand extension ofthe investigation. 3-4 A conclusion is described which isrelevant to the research questionand supported by the data presented. A conclusion is described which makessome relevant comparisonto the acceptedscientific context Strengths andweaknesses ofthe investigation,such as limitationsof‘the data and sourcesoferror are describe and provide evidence ofsome awarenessofthe methodological/ issuesinvolved in establishing the conclusion. The student has described some realistic and relevant suggestionsfor the improvementand extension ofthe investigation. 5-6 A detailed conclusionis described and justified which isentirely relevant to the research question and fully supported by the datapresented. A conclusion is correctly described and justified through relevant comparison to the accepted scientific context Strengths andweaknesses ofthe investigation,such aslimitationsof‘thedata and sourcesoferror are discussed and provide evidenceofaclear understanding of the methodological/ issuesinvolved in establishing the conclusion. The student has discussed realistic and relevant suggestionsfor the improvementand extension ofthe investigation Comments Mark: /6 Communication Mark Presentation Structure Focus Terminology & convention 1-2 The presentation ofthe investigation isunclear, making it difficult to understand the focus, process and outcomes. The report is not well structuredand isunclear: the necessary information on focus, processand outcomesis missing or ispresented in an incoherentor disorganizedway. The understanding ofthe focus, process, and outcomesofthe investigation isobscured by the presence ofinappropriateor irrelevant information. There are many errorsin the use of' subject specific terminology and conventions 3-4 The presentation ofthe investigation is clear. Any errorsdo not hamper understanding ofthe focus, process and outcomes. The report is well structured ‘and clear: the necessary information on focus, processand outcomes‘is' present and presented inacoherent way. The report isrelevant and concise thereby facilitating a ready understanding ofthe focus, processand outcomesof the investigation The use ofsubject specific terminology and conventionsisappropriate and correct. Any errorsdo not hamper understanding. Comments Mark: /4
  • 3. Please referto the headingsand guidance document and Internal AssessmentLabReport Guide for detailed informationof what to include ineach section Research Question Background Information Hypothesisand ScientificReasoning Variables Variable What must be changed/measured or controlled? How it will be changed measured or controlled? Reason for change/measurement/control Independent Dependent Controlled Confounding (unable to control) X X Apparatus Method- manipulationand control of variables IncludingSafety/Ethical andenvironmental concerns Method- choice of data processingand presentation Data Collectionand Analysis:ProcessingData (raw includingqualitative data and processeddata tables) Raw and Processeddata tableswith descriptionsofdata Whatdoesa great tablelooks like?
  • 4. Data Analysis:presentingand describingdata (graphs and descriptionoftrends) Graphs withdescriptionso0f data Whata great graph lookslike? Conclusion- correctinterpretationof the dataandcorrect scientificreasoning Evaluation- Commentuponprocedural andpersonal uncertaintiesandofferimprovements Impact of uncertaintiesandsuggestionsforimprovements A table like the one below canbe used Uncertainty and type Weakness/error Cause ofuncertainty Estimate of magnitude/impact of uncertainty with evidence Suggestion for improvement Validity Reliability Further ResearchQuestions References □ Parenthetical in-textreferences/citationsare giveninAPA format □ A Works CitedListwithAPA formattingisgivenatthe endof the report □ Sourcesare writteninalphabetical orderbyauthor’slastname □ Each source islistedwithahangingindent