Folio+-+Summative+Task+2


 * ASSESSMENT TYPE 1: FOLIO **

= Proposal, Research Development and Discussion  =

** Introduction ** The folio is made up of three parts: · Proposal · Research Development · Discussion These three parts are then assessed as one complete set of work. This worksheet details the purpose of each part, what you should include, and how you can meet the assessment requirements. Remember that your completed folio should show evidence of learning which addresses the Performance Standards of //Planning// and //Application//. (See Assessment and Design Criteria at the end of this document.) 

**Proposal** ** Purpose ** To present your preliminary ideas regarding your topic, research processes and chosen capability. ** Description ** Your proposal: · outlines your __ initial ideas __ for the research · demonstrates how you __ considered, identified and defined __ your research topic · explains your __ choice of capability __ and how it is likely to be __ relevant to your research __ · identifies the __ processes __you have negotiated for __ working with others __ · explains how you __ considered and selected research processes __ which are appropriate (valid, ethical and manageable). ** Assessment Conditions for the Proposal ** Your evidence may be documented in a variety of forms such as written, oral or multimodal, and should be approximately 500 words if written or approximately 5 minutes if presented orally (live or recorded), or the equivalent in multimodal form. ** As a guide, the proposal primarily provides evidence of: ** P1 Consideration and identification of a research topic P2 Planning of research processes appropriate to the research topic.



**Research Development** ** Purpose ** To maintain a record of your research. ** Description ** Your research development could include: · information __ collected, selected, annotated and analysed __ · __ evidence of ideas explored __ (e.g. notes, drafts, letters, sketches, plans, models, interview notes, observations, trials, reflections, data from experiments, records of visits or fieldwork, photographs, feedback, translations, and interpretations) · __ responses to feedback __ (e.g. interactions, opportunities, questions, and problem-solving during the research process) · __ reflection on the research processes, __ including progress made and actions taken (e.g. major activities, insights, turning points, problems encountered). ** Assessment ** **Conditions for the Research Development** The quantity and form of your evidence will vary according to the research topic you have chosen. It may be written, oral and/or multimodal form. Remember to organise and present your research development so that you can efficiently select 10 pages, or 10 minutes of oral or equivalent multimodal evidence, of your materials for moderation. This may influence your decision about how to store your evidence. As a guide, your research development primarily provides evidence of: A1 Development of the research A2 Analysis of information and exploration of ideas A3 Application of knowledge and skills //and// may provide additional evidence of: P1 Consideration and identification of a research topic P2 Planning of research processes appropriate to the research topic.



**Discussion** ** Purpose ** To provide you with an opportunity to discuss the progress of your research with your teacher and receive feedback. ** Description ** You negotiate a time(s) with your teacher for one or two formal discussions. For example, you may discuss: ** how the research is developing: ** · __ your views about the research processes __ chosen to locate and collect your information. How appropriate/effective are the research processes you selected in helping you locate and collect the information you seek. Have you changed or adapted the selected processes as opportunities have arisen? If so, how and why? · the sorts of__ interactions __ you have had with others and __ how helpful __these have been in helping you develop your research. · the ways in which your __ understanding of the chosen capability __ is developing. ** ideas you are developing through the research ** · the __ ideas and knowledge you have gained __so far about your topic. ** the knowledge and skills you are developing and applying ** · the __ skills and knowledge __ specifically related to your topic that you have developed and applied so far. You are encouraged to bring along a number of questions to ask your teacher regarding the above matters, in order to engage in a two-way discussion.

Assessment Conditions for the Discussion
The discussion(s) are recorded and can be either digitally captured or provided in the form of your notes (taken before, during and/or after the discussion). If the evidence of the discussion is digitally recorded, a continuous section (a maximum of 10 minutes) from the recording must be selected for assessment. As a guide, your discussion primarily provides evidence of: A1 Development of the research A2 Analysis of information and exploration of ideas A3 Application of knowledge and skills.

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