This editable PowerPoint develops the higher-level research and evaluation skills needed for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Students learn how to strengthen their arguments through meta-analysis, evaluate the value and reliability of sources, and construct critically developed paragraphs.
The lesson includes:
- Clear success criteria and learning intentions linked to academic writing skills.
- Starter activity on evaluating sources for value.
- Step-by-step modelling of meta-analysis (combining multiple sources to strengthen arguments).
- Key phrases and sentence starters to scaffold extended writing.
- Model examples of research-based paragraphs showing A-grade standards.
- Tasks for students to construct and then improve their own paragraphs.
- Guidance on moving from analysis to critical evaluation.
- Peer review activity with prompts for constructive feedback.
- Key academic terminology: validity, reliability, value, critical analysis.
Suitable for:
- EPQ skills lessons (Year 12/13).
- Independent research projects (IB Extended Essay, HPQ, NEA support).
- Coursework preparation and academic writing workshops.
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