Caribbean Studies IA Guildlines
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
The following is a brief guideline of what the Internal Assessment should entail. Ensure the sections of the I.A. are presented in the same order (as the bold-print words) below. USE THE SYLLABUS TO GUIDE YOU AS WELL.
1. Theme is clearly typed on the first page (top) of draft.
2. Topic is clearly typed on the first page (after Theme) of draft. Select a Theme and a Topic you can identify with so as to present a well written IA.
3. Introduction (5 marks)
Introductory paragraph – Theme and topic are introduced and the relationship between them is clearly written.
Purpose of research – This should be the last sentence in the introductory paragraph. Therefore, the sentences MUST be coherent in order to arrive at the purpose. DO NOT put in a sub-section.
Statement of problem – This must be in a new paragraph (or sub-section). The problem of the study MUST be clearly stated. Note the problem of the research is not one sentence or a hypothesis. This must take into consideration your objective of the research and the value of the research. Do not confuse the problem of statement with the introductory paragraph.
Educational value of the research – This is a part of the statement of problem. However, you may separate it and place in a new paragraph or sub-section. Nonetheless, you MUST ensure that the paragraphs are coherent. Ensure you state the educational value of the research to YOU and also the PARTICIPANTS or any other person you know will come in contact with the research (direct; indirect).
Research questions – Ensure that the research questions are clearly written. In your case ensure that your objectives are clearly written.
Definition of technical terms used in the study – all term technical terms that will be used in the study must be clearly defined. Place in alphabetical order. Note if you already defined some of the terms in previous paragraphs there is no need to be repetitive.
4. Literature Review (8 marks)
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The following is a brief guideline of what the Internal Assessment should entail. Ensure the sections of the I.A. are presented in the same order (as the bold-print words) below. USE THE SYLLABUS TO GUIDE YOU AS WELL.
1. Theme is clearly typed on the first page (top) of draft.
2. Topic is clearly typed on the first page (after Theme) of draft. Select a Theme and a Topic you can identify with so as to present a well written IA.
3. Introduction (5 marks)
Introductory paragraph – Theme and topic are introduced and the relationship between them is clearly written.
Purpose of research – This should be the last sentence in the introductory paragraph. Therefore, the sentences MUST be coherent in order to arrive at the purpose. DO NOT put in a sub-section.
Statement of problem – This must be in a new paragraph (or sub-section). The problem of the study MUST be clearly stated. Note the problem of the research is not one sentence or a hypothesis. This must take into consideration your objective of the research and the value of the research. Do not confuse the problem of statement with the introductory paragraph.
Educational value of the research – This is a part of the statement of problem. However, you may separate it and place in a new paragraph or sub-section. Nonetheless, you MUST ensure that the paragraphs are coherent. Ensure you state the educational value of the research to YOU and also the PARTICIPANTS or any other person you know will come in contact with the research (direct; indirect).
Research questions – Ensure that the research questions are clearly written. In your case ensure that your objectives are clearly written.
Definition of technical terms used in the study – all term technical terms that will be used in the study must be clearly defined. Place in alphabetical order. Note if you already defined some of the terms in previous paragraphs there is no need to be repetitive.
4. Literature Review (8 marks)
See