Study Skills

Course summary

How will I learn? The EPQ allows you to embark on a largely self- directed project. By taking responsibility for the choice and design of an individual project you will: ·Become more critical, reflective and independent in your learning ·Develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills ·Increase your planning, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills ·Learn to apply new technologies confidently ·Demonstrate creativity, initiative and enterprise What can I do at the end of the course? The EPQ has proved to be popular with students, teachers and especially universities. It provides an opportunity for you to extend your abilities beyond the A level syllabus and prepare for university or your future career. It can also be used to earn extra UCAS points. What will I learn? Students must keep a production log and assessment record. The Product can be either: ·Artefact, model or construction ·CD, DVD or video or performance/ activities ·Journal of activities or events ·PowerPoint presentation ·Photographic record ·Written project All projects must have a written report at least 5000 words (or 1000 words and an artefact) containing: references, sources, information accessed, background research, methods, conclusion and evaluation. The project is equivalent to half an A level and is graded A*-E. How will I learn? The EPQ allows you to embark on a largely self- directed project. By taking responsibility for the choice and design of an individual project you will: ·Become more critical, reflective and independent in your learning ·Develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills ·Increase your planning, research, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills ·Learn to apply new technologies confidently ·Demonstrate creativity, initiative and enterprise The taught element ·30 hours directed time ·Research skills ·Project management skills ·Format and structure of accepted ·Academic forms of research reports The project ·90 hours self directed time ·Meeting with a supervisor fortnightly ·Keep a log and evidence of the whole process as well as writing the report ·Present findings to an audience