Research Project Organisation and Referencing Research Project Assessment

Research Project Organisation and Referencing

Research Project Assessment �. . All organised Teaching Resources_June 2010SACE_NewStage 2_Research Project 2011Assessment_Types_for_the_Research_Project. pdf

Folio – Planning �Part 1: Planning Consideration and refinement of a research topic. Planning of research processes that are highly appropriate to the research topic.

Planning and Refinement �Lotus Diagrams �Other Graphic Diagrams �Planning Tables �Timeline

Research Processes What are research processes? Research processes are the activities undertaken to carry out the research. The research processes include the ways in which appropriate information is located, collected, analysed and selected, from, for example: � libraries, online sites, print and electronic media, individuals � undertaking activities such as observations, fieldwork, focus groups, interviews, surveys, questionnaires or discussions with other people � tests, ‘trial and error’, scientific experiments These processes are considered and selected during the initiating and planning stage (Part 1). � Selection of the research processes to use includes consideration of the following: � Appropriateness to the research topic (i. e. validity) � Manageability – including time and resources � Safety and ethical matters

Examples of Research Development Evidence (that could be included in the Folio (not a prescriptive list) survey designs and results translations and interpretations record of conversations reflections and judgements diagrams and charts film clips mathematical and scientific calculations and formulae list of questions references or bibliography photos and pictures letters highlighted annotated written material dockets colour schemes data notes from reading thoughts and ideas drafts or written material lists interview notes or recording models future directions planning record of fieldwork, observations and visits sketches, plans, designs record of peoples’ feedback relevant emails and texts

Folio -Application �Part 2: Application �Resourceful development of the research. �Analysis of information and exploration of ideas to develop the research. �Application of knowledge and skills specific to the research topic.

Documenting and Referencing Your Research Showing where you found some information is important If you read it on a dodgy web site • Anyone reading your work knows it is low quality If you read it in a text book • Anyone reading your work knows it is high quality “Referencing, or citing, is the practice of acknowledging sources of information and ideas that you have used in an assignment” (Uni. SA 2010) “Referencing helps create a map of knowledge, a web of pathways in knowledge; and each researcher helps extend that knowledge” (Monash 2010)

Documenting and Referencing Continued �So, referencing provides a map of the intellectual territory �It allows someone else to follow your references and see how your ideas came together �It also demonstrates that you didn’t just dream it all up out of nothing �Finally, it demonstrates that you’re honest and worthy of further intellectual work

Keeping track of your Sources �. . Valley View_2010Research ProjectResearch Planner. doc �Or something like http: //www. citeulike. org/ online

Referencing Your Sources � Referencing for the Research Project. � Please Note: The SACE Word Count Policy (available under Policies and procedures here ) states that: The word-count does not include the title/question page, the contents page, the reference list or bibliography (including footnotes that are used as references), and appendixes. * A reference list or bibliography that is required for an assessment task is not included in the word-count, but will be assessed for accuracy and consistency. � So any citations, reference lists etc DO NOT count in your 1500 word counts. � � Why is Referencing Important for my Research Project? � � As part of the “Synthesis” part of your research project, you will be judged on; � � Synthesis of knowledge, skills and ideas to produce a well-developed research outcome � Thorough substantiation of key findings central to the research outcome � Clear and coherent expression of ideas � � All of these dot points include the expectation that your sources (references) will be well organised and documented. � � We therefore recommend not only producing a Bibliography at the end of each of the three sections (Folio, Research Outcome and Evaluation) but also to cite your work throughout the text. �

Referencing Continued �The “SACE” Guide to Referencing (pdf document attached to this email) gives you an outline for referencing systems (note they base the style on the Harvard referencing or Author-Date system) but these examples are a guide only. As long as you have well organised and documented references you will be fine. Stage 2 Research ProjectReferencingGuidelines_for_referencing_SACE. pdf �The SACE Reference Guide will also tell you how to cite each type of source (Part C pg 6 -12) in the text and whether it needs to be listed in the Reference List/Bibliography.

Referencing in Word � How do I make it easy to Reference my Sources? � To make it really simple we recommend using a function in the Reference section in Word 7 (many of you are already using this which is fantastic) as Word 2007 offers great tools for citing sources, creating a bibliography, and managing the sources. � If you wish to use an Author-Date system like the Harvard system, go to ‘Insert Citation’ (this will insert something like Baker et al. , 2003 in your text). � If you wish to use footnotes, go to ‘Insert Footnote’ (this will insert a superscript number next to your text and then a list of references used at the bottom of the current page) � Both these referencing types will ask you for all the details needed for your type of source when you click on “Add a new source”. � To create a Bibliography, as long as you have inserted footnotes or citations throughout your document, Word will then create a beautiful Bibliography for you in alphabetical order, with ALL the resources used at the bottom of your document. � Please see the notes on Footnotes and Bibliographies in the attached word document for further details if you have not used Word Referencing before.

Referencing Activity 1. Libraries and Dewey-Decimal System of Numbering 2. Find a reference relevant to your Project 3. Enter it as a reference in a Word Document

While we’re in Word - Layout �Use a Header or Footer on each Document with your SACE Number, Name and Section Title �Insert a Page Number on each Document �Save your file under Last Name_First Name_Section �(eg Baker_Sarah_Folio) �These little things make it so much easier for your teacher and a happy teacher works so much better!