RMPSNational 4

Added Value Unit

Assignment

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What is the assignment?

This unit is a research-based assignment.

You have to research a topic you are interested in that is a religious, moral and/or philosophical topic or issue

You will be assessed on finding, using and presenting information and views.

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In completing the assignment you will develop skills, including:• Enquiring into ideas• Expressing views• Understanding and using sources• Describing, and explaining beliefs and ideas• Developing your knowledge and understanding

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Some of the skills you will be developing are:

• 1 Literacy

1.1 Reading – books, course notes, websites etc.

• 3 Health and wellbeing

3.1 Personal learning – taking responsibility for your own learning.

• 5 Thinking skills 5.2 Understanding – selecting appropriate information.

5.3 Applying – using the information gathered correctly.

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Think about how your assignment may look:

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Your final product could be…

… a presentation

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Your final product could be…

... a short film

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Your final product could be…

…a written reportRM

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Your final product could be…

... a video diary

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Your final product could be…

...a booklet

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Your final product could be…

… a wall display

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Your final product could be…

a wide range of other options that you think would best show your work

Discuss: What other ways could you use to show what you have done and what you have learned?

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Decide on a topic – you need to agree this with your teacher

• Choose an issue/topic related to the course that you find interesting.

• Choose an issue/topic where you can show off your knowledge and understanding.

• Be clear what it is you are going to do and how you will achieve success.

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Your assignment should focus on:

Extending and applying the knowledge and / or skills you have learned during

the Course.• By challenging you to investigate further one

area of work that you have studied in class.• By applying what you have learned in a

meaningful way that allows you to demonstrate your understanding of the topic.

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Think about how you will complete the task

• What you are going to do and how you are going to do it? – For example, if you want to use

film, how will you access the right equipment and will you be able to edit it effectively?

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Things to think about…

• What would you like your assignment to look like?

• Where are your strengths?

• Timescale – what are the deadlines?

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Make a list of possible resources…

BooksInternet

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people, library, TV, radio, newspapers, magazines etc

Research a range of sources and use them to help present your

ideas

Gather relevant information.

Explain the issue/topic.

Make sure you understand the words you use.

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Consider some viewpoints

Include different viewpoints.

You might refer to a wide selection or choose a more select in-depth approach.

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Present your findings

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Evaluate your work

Be reflective.

How do you think you did? What could be improved?

What are you really pleased about?

Ask your teacher for feedback.

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