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- 1. Candidate declaration:“Iconfirmthatthisworkis myown 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 DataData 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 theheadingsand 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