CARIBBEAN STUDIES INTERNAL ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES 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). 2. Topic is clearly typed on the first page (after the Theme). 3. Research Question / Statement is clearly typed on the first page (after the Topic) 4. Introduction (5 marks) Introductory paragraph – Theme and topic are introduced and the relationship between them is clearly written. Purpose of research – Why you chose to research this topic. 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. Identify the issues surrounding the problem & a general idea of the people and community the problem affect, how it affects them and for how long it has. Do not confuse the problem of statement with the introductory paragraph. Educational value of the research –Place in a new paragraph or sub-section. Nonetheless, you MUST ensure that the paragraphs are coherent. How you feel that your research can contribute to the academic community, further study, its potential for better understanding the Caribbean and people’s understanding / any other person who would come in contact with the research. Research questions – Ensure that the research question & 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…