Study Skills

Assessment

Your EPQ can take two forms. You can research and produce a 5,000 word written report. Or you can create an artefact, which comes with a 1,000 word commentary. The artefact can be almost anything; a piece of clothing, a computer program, a song or even a performance. Once the project is complete, pupils are required to give a presentation on their EPQ. The EPQ has very few limits. It is recommended that candidates dedicate 120 hours to the project: 90 hours of independent study plus 30 hours of guided study, which will include a number of taught, skills based classes. The main requirement is that it is not covered by your other qualifications. Whilst you can take inspiration from something that you have covered in class and use this as a springboard for further research, it must not be something that you have studied directly. Alternatively, it can be something that is completely unrelated to your studies. The key to success is that it is something you are passionate about. This is a chance to study something in real depth. However, an EPQ is not something to be taken lightly. It requires commitment, hard work and focus if you are to get a high grade.