Understanding EPQ Level 3 for Year 12 Students
EPQ Level 3 is a research-focused qualification allowing students to explore a self-chosen topic. It involves planning, research, production, and presentation, with the opportunity to gain extra UCAS points and valuable skills for future endeavors.
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INTRODUCTION TO LEVEL 3 EPQ YEAR 12 INDUCTION
WHAT IS THE EPQ? A research/process based qualification on a topic of your choice. It CANNOT be the same as something that you have or are already studying It is the equivalent of half an A Level (28 UCAS points = A*)
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? Planning and carrying out research on YOUR chosen topic You can write a 5000 word report/essay OR produce an artefact and write a 1000 word report Keeping an online production log Giving a short presentation
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? Attending timetabled lessons where you will receive support from your allocated supervisor Although it is work you carry out independently you will be expected to meet deadlines Receiving information on skills needed to complete your project efficiently and effectively, for example: Time management and creating a detailed project plan Referencing and creating a bibliography How to evaluate sources Analysing qualitative data
WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY DO? You will develop an idea for a project that they wish to carry out and discuss their ideas with a supervisor. You will then: Carry out research to enable you to sufficiently develop project aims and objectives to make a formal project proposal Document the planning and research within the Production Log Meet with the supervisor at specified meetings to discuss the project process and issues Carry out the project by achieving the aims and objectives you set themselves Prepare and give a presentation about the project product and process (including a question and answer session) Evaluate the project process Submit evidence for assessment (production log and project product)
WHAT WILL I GAIN? You can learn about something you are interested in but have not been taught You can gain an extra UCAS points (28=A*) It will enhance a job, college or university application It will give you the opportunity to develop/learn a wide range of skills
ESTIMATED TIMELINE To Christmas: Choosing a project, project proposal and approval Jan- Feb: Creating a detailed project plan and researching Feb - Mar: Researching and producing your product April: Presentations (your product needs to be completed before you carry out your presentation) May: Submission of projects
HOW IS IT RECORDED The Production Log is a 15-page document that is used to record your journey through the project process. The Project Qualifications are process-based qualifications. The outcome (essay, artefact, production) is important but the Production Log is just as important. It charts your progress from initial ideas, through your research to your final outcome and evaluation. Each page indicates who should complete it (candidate, supervisor or coordinator). A number of the pages indicate that they should be completed by the candidate and have a section in the middle entitles Your supervisor s main comments and advice . This section should be completed by the candidate. It is their opportunity to record and reflect on the advice they have received. Note that students are not compelled to act on the advice they have been given. This is their choice they should be encouraged to explain why they are not taking certain pieces of advice in their log.
HOW IS IT ASSESSED?
VIDEO EPQ Is it worth it?
CHOOSING A PROJECT/ TOPIC AQA EXTENDED PROJECT
Two things to consider: The format The topic
THE FORMAT ESSAY/REPORT Approximately 5,000 words It has to be evaluative NOT DESCRIPTIVE Based on your research Include referencing, bibliography and an evaluation of sources
THE FORMAT ARTEFACT Produce an artefact which could take one of many forms such as designing, writing, making or performing something Whatever you produce, it must be based on a substantial amount of research and you have to have a clear aim/objective Write 1000-2000 word report on the research you carried out and how it enabled you to create your final product The report must include referencing, bibliography and an evaluation of sources
THE FORMAT ARTEFACT Examples of previous artefacts: Design and produce a 1960 s wedding dress Design and create a recipe book for university students Write a gender-neutral story for pre-school children
THE TOPIC Ideally an area of which you have some background knowledge but have not studied in depth A topic related to your proposed career or future studies There should be sufficient and appropriate information/materials available You may need to do some initial research CHOOSE SOMETHING YOU ARE INTERESTED IN!!!!
WHAT TO AVOID WHAT TO AVOID ? The topic CANNOT be covered by any of your A' Level subjects ? You CANNOT use the same research being used for another research project e.g. History ? Socially sensitive topics ? Topics where you have a personal axe to grind ? A topic which is too narrow/broad
SOME IDEAS Anna loves technology. She studies business, ICT and Art. She is also interested in fashion and is considered to have a unique fashion sense by her friends Possible project: Designing a website for a vintage clothes shop (artefact)
Liam studies Maths, English Literature and Dance. He wants to become a professional dancer and is interested in the history of different dance styles Possible project: To what extent has hip-hop remained true to its roots? (essay)
Sam studies Chemistry, Biology and Geography. She is really interested in animals and would like to study Ecology at university. Possible project: To what extent do invasive species have a negative effect on a country and is it right to kill them? (essay)
EPQ SUMMARY Further information can be found on the Sixth Form area of the website in the course offer section Research based qualification Produce an artefact + 1000 report OR 5000 report You choose your topic Allocated a supervisor to guide you Assessment Production log Artefact + 1000 report / 5000 report Short presentation
VIDEO EPQ Ideas
OVER TO YOU Identify areas on interest that you may wish to study, try to pose a study question to explore
