Internal+Assessment+-+Class+of+2015

This year the topic for our internal assessment is:
 * //To what extent can Osu be described as a globalized city?//**

Our topic is an application of the theories of globalization developed by KOF. KOF index defines the quantifiable variables that can be used to measure the extent of globalization. This theory forms the basis upon which this IA is developed. It is the first topic in the Higher Level extension, from which the rest of the topics have a bearing. For standard level students, the notes can be found here - measuring global interactions under the HL extension topics section of this wiki.

The details below explain the requirements for each section, how each must be related to the assessment criteria and how the marks are allocated for each.


 * Criterion A - Fieldwork question and geographic context (3 marks)**
 * State the fieldwork question
 * state your hypothesis here and justify it
 * comment briefly on the geographic context, explaining why and where the fieldwork investigation is to be carried out.
 * include relevant spatial, physical, socio-economic conditions and other background information, concepts or characteristics.
 * Draw a map of the research area and/or the locations used in the fieldwork investigation to provide the necessary spatial element.
 * State the area(s) of the syllabus to which the study relates, whether it is from the topic or development columns within the core, the optional themes or HL extension.
 * The suggested length of this section for work appropriate to criterion A is approximately 300 words.


 * Criterion B - Method(s) of investigation** **(3 marks)**
 * describe the method(s) used to collect information.
 * take about the use of primary and secondary source of information
 * talk about the sampling techniques
 * state the date and time the data was collected and provide justification
 * state the specific location the data was collect
 * describe the circumstances of information collection where relevant
 * The method(s) used must be justified and must enable a sufficient quality and quantity of primary data to be produced to allow the fieldwork question to be investigated.
 * The suggested length of this section for work appropriate to criterion B is approximately 300 words.

This aspect of the essay must be submitted not later than the ** 30th of September 2014. **Arrangements are underway for the class to visit Osu for preliminary data collection. There should be no reason why any student would not be able to submit this assignment on the due date. Remember that this aspect of the IA constitutes 30% of this semester's assessment.

The suggested length for the work in the section related to criterion C and criterion D is 1,350 words
 * Criterion C and D - Quality and treatment of information collected and Written analysis**
 * t reat and display the information collected using the most appropriate techniques. These techniques must be the most effective way of representing the type of information collected and must be well used. These may include statistical tests (including confidence limits), graphs, diagrams, maps, annotated
 * photographs and images, matrices and field sketches.
 * In the written analysis, students must demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the fieldwork
 * investigation by interpreting and explaining the information they have collected in relation to the fieldwork question. This includes recognizing any trends and spatial patterns found in the information collected.
 * Where appropriate, an attempt should be made to identify and explain any anomalies.
 * Students must also refer to the geographic context, information collected and the ways in which the material has been treated and presented.
 * The treatment and display of material and the written analysis must be integrated within this section.

The suggested length of this section for work appropriate to criterion E is approximately 200 words.
 * Criterion E - Conclusion (2 marks) **
 * summarize the findings of the fieldwork investigation. It must be a clear, concise statement answering the fieldwork question.
 * It is acceptable for the conclusion to state that the findings do not match the student’s preliminary judgment or prediction.

The suggested length of this section for work appropriate to criterion F is approximately 300 words.
 * Criterion F - Evaluation (3 marks) **
 * review their investigative methodology, including methods of collecting primary information.
 * Within this, they should consider any factors that may have affected the validity of the data,including personal bias and unpredicted external circumstances such as the weather.
 * suggest specific and plausible ways in which the study might have been improved and could be extended in the future.

The fieldwork written report must meet the following five formal requirements of organization and presentation.
 * Criterion G - Formal requirements (4 marks) **
 * The work is within the 2,500 word limit.
 * Overall presentation is neat and well structured.
 * Pages are numbered.
 * References used for background information follow standard conventions. (Guidance on referencing
 * is given in the earlier section on secondary information.)
 * All illustrative material is numbered, is fully integrated into the body of the report and is not relegated to an appendix.

Find attached the criteria for the IA