IRP - Community and Family Studies
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements 2
Introduction 3
Literature Review (Secondary Data) 5
Research Methodologies (Primary Data) 10
The Questionnaire 11
Questionnaire sample 12
The Interview 15
Interview sample 15
Results Analysis and Discussion 16
Questionnaire findings (Appendix 2) 16
Interview findings (Appendix 3) 31
Summary and Conclusion 33
Recommendations 34
Bibliography (CONSENT FORM) 35
Project Diary 36
Appendix 40
Acknowledgements
Throughout the duration of this assessment task, there have been individuals and a number of groups who have supported the completion of this project by providing data and offering help. I am using this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who has participated in the production of this IRP, as without their cooperation it would not have been completed successfully.
I would like to give recognition to the many sources of support:
Ms Cooper, my Community and Family Studies teacher, for providing support and advice throughout each stage of my research project, taking time to read over written materials, providing aspiring guidance and invaluable constructive criticism beneficial to the overall final product
Ms Conroy, my Community and Family Studies teacher, for explaining theory knowledge which consequently broadened my understanding of each step and how to approach it in the most optimistic way, also providing motivational support, words of encouragement and assisting in research skills and advice
Individuals, specifically students of Canterbury Girls High School, who took the time to appreciate and participate in the questionnaire, delivering their own perspective and opinion, providing qualitative and quantitate data which helped answer the proposed research hypothesis
Parents/Guardians who gave permission for the students’ participation in the questionnaire
Ms Moodie for allowing me to conduct an interview with her
Fellow Community and Family Studies students, who assisted in my understanding of certain
Acknowledgements 2
Introduction 3
Literature Review (Secondary Data) 5
Research Methodologies (Primary Data) 10
The Questionnaire 11
Questionnaire sample 12
The Interview 15
Interview sample 15
Results Analysis and Discussion 16
Questionnaire findings (Appendix 2) 16
Interview findings (Appendix 3) 31
Summary and Conclusion 33
Recommendations 34
Bibliography (CONSENT FORM) 35
Project Diary 36
Appendix 40
Acknowledgements
Throughout the duration of this assessment task, there have been individuals and a number of groups who have supported the completion of this project by providing data and offering help. I am using this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who has participated in the production of this IRP, as without their cooperation it would not have been completed successfully.
I would like to give recognition to the many sources of support:
Ms Cooper, my Community and Family Studies teacher, for providing support and advice throughout each stage of my research project, taking time to read over written materials, providing aspiring guidance and invaluable constructive criticism beneficial to the overall final product
Ms Conroy, my Community and Family Studies teacher, for explaining theory knowledge which consequently broadened my understanding of each step and how to approach it in the most optimistic way, also providing motivational support, words of encouragement and assisting in research skills and advice
Individuals, specifically students of Canterbury Girls High School, who took the time to appreciate and participate in the questionnaire, delivering their own perspective and opinion, providing qualitative and quantitate data which helped answer the proposed research hypothesis
Parents/Guardians who gave permission for the students’ participation in the questionnaire
Ms Moodie for allowing me to conduct an interview with her
Fellow Community and Family Studies students, who assisted in my understanding of certain
Bibliography: Internet Journals/Journal Articles/Research essays: Shamburger, S, 1999 http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED458695 Bodine, A, 2003 Freakonomics. 2011. Study shows school uniforms improve attendance but not grades. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.freakonomics.com.au. [Accessed 15 October 14]. BLAM. 2009. Impact of school uniforms on academic achievements and student behaviour. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/e-best/files/2011/03/Uniform-BLAM.com. [Accessed 15 October 14].