Pupils choose a research topic, which interests them, and write a dissertation over the two years of Sixth Form study. Pupils must be able to identify, plan and manage their dissertation, undertake research, collect evidence and select information, interpret evidence, draw conclusions and write up results and present their findings, conclusions and evaluations to an audience through a presentation. Lessons will include the development of research skills, project management skills, writing and presentation skills.
Minimum prior attainment which must be achieved to enrol on this course: APS of 5.5, including grade 5 or above in English.
Ability to manage and organise the project with identification of problems encountered. This is seen through their project proposal form, plan, schedule and activity log. The use of a wide variety of resources and evaluation of their reliability Written dissertation (5000-6000 words) Presentation.
About Education Provider
Region | North West |
Local Authority | Cumberland |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Co-Educational |
Address | Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL |
Pupils choose a research topic, which interests them, and write a dissertation over the two years of Sixth Form study. Pupils must be able to identify, plan and manage their dissertation, undertake research, collect evidence and select information, interpret evidence, draw conclusions and write up results and present their findings, conclusions and evaluations to an audience through a presentation. Lessons will include the development of research skills, project management skills, writing and presentation skills.
Minimum prior attainment which must be achieved to enrol on this course: APS of 5.5, including grade 5 or above in English.
Ability to manage and organise the project with identification of problems encountered. This is seen through their project proposal form, plan, schedule and activity log. The use of a wide variety of resources and evaluation of their reliability Written dissertation (5000-6000 words) Presentation.