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=Section A: Tips=

Advice
INTRODUCTION ▪ This serves the same purpose as an introduction in a normal essay. Follow this sort of format and you can't go wrong: a. Paragraph 1: "This study will seek to answer the question 'X'. I chose this question because..." (what it your PERSONAL interest in this topic? why was your topic important THEN? What lessons does it still provide for use NOW?) b. Paragraph 2: "In order to answer this question, I have structured my analysis section [d] using the following method:..." c. Paragraph 3: "In order to keep the scope of the study manageable, I have made use of a variety of carefully selected sources, in particular the following:..." || ** 100-150 ** ||
 * **Marks** || **Section** ||  || ** Word Count (approx) ** ||
 * **3** || **A. Plan of the Investigation** ||

Examiner's Markscheme

 * ** A. Plan of the Investigation ** || 0 || There is no plan of the investigation, or it is inappropriate. ||
 * ^  || 1 || The research question, method and scope of the investigation are not clearly stated. ||
 * ^  || 2 || The research question is clearly stated. The method and scope of the investigation are outlined and related to the research question. ||
 * ^  || 3 || The research question is clearly stated. The method and scope of the investigation are fully developed and closely focused on the research question. ||