Managing the Paper
- This is an individual and independent research project - not a taught paper
- Students must have ownership of their research by developing an individual brief
- The project needs a time limitation and regular monitoring and support
- Class time is for support and monitoring - not for teaching the topic content.
Initial Support for Students
- Revision and extension of students' grasp of key concepts and medium specific terminology
- Teaching of research skills and methods - primary and secondary
- Guidance on sources of research to get you started
Ongoing Support for Students
- Class and individual discussion time to draft and finalise initial proposals
- Tutorials to check on progress – ongoing progress monitored on progress record chart
- Provision of a schedule with interim deadlines and occasions to check on satisfactory progress
- Essay and Exam practice - self review and target setting.
