Caribbean Studies Ia Guide Cape
CARIBBEAN STUDIES
Instructions for Preparation of School Based Assessment
The School Based Assessment section of Caribbean Studies accounts for 40% of the final grade. This section of the paper is internally assessed and externally moderated. This section of the examination gives candidates the chance to maximize their performance on the final examination. To this end, candidates are encouraged to explore possible topics to choose from the syllabus. At the back of the syllabus (pgs. 42-44) there are a number of broad topics that can be used to explore in the school base assessment.
Beginning the Research Process 1. First look at your immediate surroundings for issues you would like to discuss, or better yet, choose an issue you feel passionately about.
In identifying a research problem one should keep the following in mind: * It should be of interest to you; * It should be within your expertise; * It should be worthwhile or significant; * It should be ‘do-able’; * It should be manageable.
(Source: Leacock, Coreen et al, (2009). Research Methods for Inexperienced Researchers. Jamaica: Ian Randle Publishers.
2. The next step is to gather as much information as possible on the topic (literature). There are several sources where you can find information; you can first start by looking at some books, journals, etc. In the age of the electronic media, the internet is the most popular place you may want to look. There may be a number of persons in your community you may want to talk to on the subject matter. Depending on the nature of the study, you may be fortunate enough to visit a website based on the subject you may be doing research on. Ensure that for the subject matter you have chosen there is enough material around for you to build your research. If this is not the case, do not give up, choose another topic. 3. After you have decided on a broad topic that you would like to research, you need to start the more
Instructions for Preparation of School Based Assessment
The School Based Assessment section of Caribbean Studies accounts for 40% of the final grade. This section of the paper is internally assessed and externally moderated. This section of the examination gives candidates the chance to maximize their performance on the final examination. To this end, candidates are encouraged to explore possible topics to choose from the syllabus. At the back of the syllabus (pgs. 42-44) there are a number of broad topics that can be used to explore in the school base assessment.
Beginning the Research Process 1. First look at your immediate surroundings for issues you would like to discuss, or better yet, choose an issue you feel passionately about.
In identifying a research problem one should keep the following in mind: * It should be of interest to you; * It should be within your expertise; * It should be worthwhile or significant; * It should be ‘do-able’; * It should be manageable.
(Source: Leacock, Coreen et al, (2009). Research Methods for Inexperienced Researchers. Jamaica: Ian Randle Publishers.
2. The next step is to gather as much information as possible on the topic (literature). There are several sources where you can find information; you can first start by looking at some books, journals, etc. In the age of the electronic media, the internet is the most popular place you may want to look. There may be a number of persons in your community you may want to talk to on the subject matter. Depending on the nature of the study, you may be fortunate enough to visit a website based on the subject you may be doing research on. Ensure that for the subject matter you have chosen there is enough material around for you to build your research. If this is not the case, do not give up, choose another topic. 3. After you have decided on a broad topic that you would like to research, you need to start the more
Bibliography: Entry: Beethoven, Ludwig van. Sonata No. 22 in F Major, op.54, Edited by Heinrich Schenker. Vienna: Universal Editions, 1918-1921. Reprint, New York: Dover Publications, 1975. Accessed May 22, 2009, International Scores Music Library Project http://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.22%2C_Op.54_%28Beethoven%2C_Ludwig_van%29. Appendices This is the final section of the research and may be subdivided into (Appendix A / Appendix B). Additional information may be included in the appendix; these include copies of data collection instruments/ measures, correspondence/letter, maps, photographs or spreadsheets etc. ------------------------------------------------- Candidates are reminded that marks are deducted for errors in spelling, sentence construction and grammar. Therefore, students should take some time to reread what they have done to avoid unnecessary deductions. © CFBC 2012 (LMB , DW, GB and LW).