As you develop and understanding of your PIP topic, try to find connections with what you are learning in class. Bring up examples of theories you have discovered, new concepts, texts and happenings in the real world. The whole class will benefit from applying their learning more broadly.

 

You will probably find yourself wanting to raise the same ideas in other subjects, with friends and family too - go for it! The more you try applying theories and concepts in oral discussion, the more naturally you will write under exam conditions.

 

Check list:

 

Can I...

• Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research                                 

• Explain the difference between secondary and primary research                                           

• Evaluate the strengths and limitations in terms of usefulness of books                                

• Evaluate the strengths and limitations in terms of usefulness of newspaper articles                

• Evaluate the strengths and limitations in terms of usefulness of films (eg documentaries)

• Verbally explain to someone else the specific question I will be researching for the PIP

• Verbally explain to someone else the sub-topics (chapters) I will be researching for the PIP

• Verbally explain to someone else the basic ideas behind at least one social or cultural theory that relates to my PIP question                                                                                                                                

• Meaningfully link my PIP question to the 9 fundamental concepts of SAC                           

• Meaningfully link my PIP question to concepts OTHER than the 9 fnd’l concepts of SAC       

• See the difference between a PIP question that is rooted in the psychological or biological disciplines and a PIP question that is rooted in social & cultural disciplines                                         

• Explain the quantitative methodologies I will be using to research my PIP question

• Explain the qualitative methodologies I will be using to research my PIP question

• Write a paragraph with a clear topic sentence introducing the point I want to make

• Write a paragraph utilising direct and/or indirect quotes as evidence for the point I’m making

• Write a paragraph that synthesises primary and secondary research findings to make a persuasive point

• Explain the difference in meaning between “survey” and “questionnaire”

• Plan and carry out content analysis

• Look at a selection of past PIP excerpts and estimate the band they achieved