Final Hand in 24th April
1. What is the History IA?
| the_history_internal_assessment.pptx |
IA Guidance Document including the mark scheme:
| general_ia_advice.pdf |
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2. Examples - the good and not so good...
Below are two example IAs from the IB. The chief examiner has also provided feedback about the marks each received - use both to help you to identify how marks are awarded. It is important to note that these exemplars do not follow MLA 7.
Samples:
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Examiner feedback:
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3. Choosing a Topic & Research
a) How to choose a topic. Follow a process:
i) Locate a good topic - if you are unclear, browse the resources below for inspiration...
ii) Do some reading - can you locate a range of sources?
iii) What significant issues have arisen? Frame a specific question - perhaps the phrasing frame (see b) will help. You must run this by your teacher before you proceed.
iv) Research using the frame below - keep your notes focused, relevant and connected.
i) Locate a good topic - if you are unclear, browse the resources below for inspiration...
ii) Do some reading - can you locate a range of sources?
iii) What significant issues have arisen? Frame a specific question - perhaps the phrasing frame (see b) will help. You must run this by your teacher before you proceed.
iv) Research using the frame below - keep your notes focused, relevant and connected.
b) Once you have finalised your question, insert it into this document for teacher review.
c) Use this research frame to record your research:
| research_frame_ia.docx |
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4. How do I....? Click on titles below
5. Using MLA7
| mla7thedition.docx |
6. Checklist - fully complete this before you hand anything in
| ia_feedback_and_marking_sheet_v2.docx |