Research Plan Template for IGCSE Global Perspectives Individual Report

This document is a structured research planning template designed to help students organize their Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives Individual Report. It guides them step-by-step through the research process, from identifying a topic and research question to compiling sources, analyzing causes and consequences, and exploring different perspectives.

The template is divided into six main sections:

1. Introduction:
   Students define the global issue, explain its importance, and record initial sources with notes on reliability.

2. Causes and Consequences:
   They identify at least two causes and two effects of the issue, supported by research sources.

3. Global Perspective:
   Focuses on what international organizations or global actors say about the issue, helping students understand the worldwide impact or response.

4. National (or Local) Perspective:
   Encourages analysis of opinions, policies, or data from a specific country - often the student’s own - to contrast with global views.

5. Course of Action / Solutions:
   *Students propose local and global solutions, specifying who should act and predicting possible impacts.

6. Conclusion:
   Summarizes the student’s final stance on the research question, referencing key evidence and reflecting on what was learned.

Each section includes a clear table for sources - listing the link, title, author or organization, main ideas, and an evaluation of reliability - promoting critical thinking and proper referencing skills.

This resource helps students stay organized, meet Cambridge assessment objectives, and produce well-structured, evidence-based reports.