EPQ - Wellingborough Sixth Form

Introductory Meeting
WHY DO AN EPQ?
PASSION
INTEREST
SKILLS
INDEPENDENCE
What is an EPQ?
 extended research
 6,000 word written project:
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dissertation/ investigation
 or
 Artefact(product) with a 1,500- 2,500 word report

art piece/ music/book/ play
What is being assessed?
 Depth of knowledge
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and skills
Independence
Organisation
Ability to use sources
Critical thinking,
decision making and
problem solving
skills
AO1
AO2
MANAGE
USE RESOURCES
20%
20%
AO3
AO4
ACHIEVE
OUCOMES
REVIEW/REFLECT
40%
20%
 Project Proposal Form
 Project Activity Log
 The outcome (Essay or
 A verbal presentation
PROCESS AS MUCH AS
PROCUCT
How much time will it take
 20 hours of guided learning study
 90 hours of independent study
Route A:
THE PERSPECTIVES
COURSE:
one lesson per

week- Students study 4 A
AS + EPQ
Students attend a 20hr
course of core skills. The
expectation is that they will
put in an additional 80-90
hours of reading, data
collection, note taking,
writing and presentation
preparation
Route B: HIGH SUPPORTThe perspectives course +
additional lessons
In some cases students may
be given permission to study
3AS + EPQ
Route C: LOW SUPPORT
Exceptionally motivated
students may be able to do the
EPQ without the perspectives
course.
The Perspectives Course
The Perspectives Course
 Planning
 Presenting
 Reading
 Critical thinking
 Alternative data
 Evaluation Skills
collection
 Evaluating sources
 Note-taking
 Citation and referencing
 Plagiarism
 Writing
A general framework for projects
Title Page
Abstract
Contents Page
Introduction
Review of Literature
Discussion / Development / Analysis
Conclusion / Evaluation
Bibliography
Appendices
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Project Proposal Form
 State the research question, brief or hypothesis
 Give a thoughtful, personal rationale for your project
 List your objectives – the steps you need to take
 Write about the different research fields you will need
to explore
 Include a clear time-line and list of resources to be
used, making this as detailed as possible
Successful Project Proposals
 have a clear central focus
 are re-drafted as the project proceeds
 are linked to your aspirations for future work or study
Good questions to ask include:
Is there research material which you can access?
Is the project sustainable over a significant period of time?
Is the project at all interesting, to you or anyone else?
Does the project give an opportunity for the development of a personal
perspective?
Is there a central (controversial) issue or question you can respond to?
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 Connor Barclay: The Search For The Higgs Boson.
 Emily Ablitt: How is Cricket being affected by
Law?
 Emeke Oscilli: Why are black athletes faster?
 Noah Kennedy: How were Horses used in WWI?
 Rory Millet: Rebuilding a Mini Engine.
 Russell HJ: Getting a Suzuki back on the road.
 Milly Mulcahey: Is there a ‘School’ of modern
Oratory?

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