- questionnaires
- focus groups
- discourse analysis
- reading books
- observation
- 1 to 1 interview
- websites
- watching TV documentaries
- textual analysis of TV programmes, radio shows, films etc
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Sunday, February 3, 2008
PROS + CONS OF METHODS + SOURCES
Try to identify the advantages + disadvantages of the following methods/sources:
RESEARCH TIPS - THE IDEAL PROJECT
An ideal project would use:
- one or two books, properly referenced, with notes to summarise key points you have extracted plus quotes from each.
- two journals, academic papers or magazines, similar notes
- four websites of a variety of kinds- institutional, fan sites, critical, theoretical, academic etc
- at least one item from a news search engine, newspaper or similar
- some textual analysis of relevant texts- films, tv programmes, etc
- some primary research such as interview, focus group, questionnaires, forum interviews from the web
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DEMONSTRATE FOR A LEVEL 4 RESPONSE
QUESTION 1: RESEARCH
Level 4 Excellent 35-45 marks
The ability to use a range of primary and secondary research resources will be clearly evident, as will the ability to select appropriate resources from those available. The ability to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information will be clearly evident. There will be thorough and accurate referencing of resources. The research findings will be extensive and will demonstrate confidence, skill and independence in the investigation and understanding of the topic chosen (AO6).
Quality of language is very high; complex information is expressed accurately, concisely and fluently, using detail and complex structures with ease.
QUESTION 2: ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
Level 4 Excellent 35-45 marks
Analysis and presentation will be sophisticated and assured, embracing precise references to theoretical concepts relevant to the investigation findings. There should be a fresh, personal and discriminating response to the aims of the study. The response will offer skilful comparisons of texts and issues with judicious use of specific examples to support argument (AO6).
Quality of language is very high; complex information is expressed accurately, concisely and fluently, using detail and complex structures with ease.
Level 4 Excellent 35-45 marks
The ability to use a range of primary and secondary research resources will be clearly evident, as will the ability to select appropriate resources from those available. The ability to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information will be clearly evident. There will be thorough and accurate referencing of resources. The research findings will be extensive and will demonstrate confidence, skill and independence in the investigation and understanding of the topic chosen (AO6).
Quality of language is very high; complex information is expressed accurately, concisely and fluently, using detail and complex structures with ease.
QUESTION 2: ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
Level 4 Excellent 35-45 marks
Analysis and presentation will be sophisticated and assured, embracing precise references to theoretical concepts relevant to the investigation findings. There should be a fresh, personal and discriminating response to the aims of the study. The response will offer skilful comparisons of texts and issues with judicious use of specific examples to support argument (AO6).
Quality of language is very high; complex information is expressed accurately, concisely and fluently, using detail and complex structures with ease.
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