HSB 4U1: CULMINATING PERFORMANCE TASK SOCIAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH STUDY

PHASE 1: TOPIC PROPOSAL

Explore a topic related to the analysis of social challenges, trends, and

change. When choosing a focus, the key is finding a topic or question that is
both interesting and appropriate.

Find a study, an experiment, or research that explores your area of interest

within your social challenge/trend. Your efforts will be more meaningful if
your research is aligned with your interests.

Answer the following prompts in one paragraph to complete a working topic proposal. At this stage,
you are not committing to your research, rather preparing for a dialogue regarding your exploratory
ideas. Your proposal will be followed by teacher feedback to help direct you in your next phase.

MARK BREAKDOWN

RESEARCH THEME: In one statement, state your topic for investigation. (1 mark)

RESEARCH APPROACH: Through what discipline will you be conducting research? What is the
nature of your investigation? What type of an approach will your research take? Where will you
find your sources? (2 marks)

PRELIMINARY WORK: Connect to course material – what study, experiment, or data are you
interested in? Connect to a theorist or school of thought that grants insight to the topic.
What concepts or terms might you apply? (2 marks)

Total: /5 marks