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RESEARCH IN THE PERSONAL PROJECT

“Research is systematic and effective to the project, with insightful understanding of perspectives. Information is documented fully and correctly.” ~Further guidance for MYP projects

April, 2018

What’s Required?

WHAT ARE “EXCELLENT” RESEARCH SKILLS?

Demonstrate Excellent Research Skills

• There is extensive evidence of a broad range of

research skills

• An extensive range and variety of source types have

been researched

• Sources are consistently and effectively evaluated for

their reliability and relevance

• The bibliography is appropriate, consistent, and used

with sophistication in the project

• Learning from the research is used to generate new

ideas or solve problems that help to achieve the project’s goal

There is extensive evidence of a broad range of research skills

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An extensive range and variety of source types have been researched

What are the BEST resources for your objective?

Identities & Relationship: What does it means to be Argentinian?

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Orientation in Space & Time: What were important events in the history of Argentina?

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Personal & Cultural Expression: How can I improve my artistic skills?

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Scientific & Technical Innovations: What are the best apps for creating art?

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Globalisation & Sustainability: What is the impact of American hegemony on Argentina?

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Fairness & Development: How equally is wealth distributed in Argentina?

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Sources are consistently and effectively evaluated for their reliability and relevance

Information learned from the research is used to generate new ideas or solve problems that help to achieve the project’s goal

• Document both what you do and what you don’t do
• Demonstrate how your new learning impacts your

goal

The bibliography is appropriate, consistent, and used with sophistication in the project

Build your bibliography as you go Include in-text citations & Works Cited page in your final report

Student declaration I confirm that this work is my own and this is the final version. I have acknowledged, in the body of my work, each use of the words, work or ideas of another person, whether written, oral or visual (hard copy and/or electronic materials).

Academic Honesty

SOURCES

“Further Guidance for Projects.” International Baccalaureate,

• Mar. 2018.

“Global Contexts.” MYP Mathematics - an Integrated Approach, Oxford University Press, wms.mtplcsd.org/classes/6716. “Projects Guide.” International Baccalaureate, Mar. 2018.