Stage 1 Research Practices

Task 4: Analysis of the Primary Instrument

Assessment Type 2: Sources Analysis 20%

Learning Intentions:
● Consideration of the appropriateness, uses, and limitations of specific sources.
● Interpretation and analysis of information and data.

Task:
1. Collect and synthesise the data and information gathered through your primary instrument
2. Annotate your primary instrument
3. Analyse your primary instrument for appropriateness, usefulness, and limitations, incorporating how
to improve the instrument for the purpose.
Assessment Conditions:
500 words multimodal
This can look like:
- PowerPoint/Slides with your voice over the top
- The Worksheet document, in detail

Due Date: Week 9, the same day as your lesson.

Performance Standards:

Knowledge and Understanding Development Analysis

A KU1 Comprehensive knowledge and D1 Thorough A1 Critical consideration of the appropriateness,

understanding of the purpose of research. development of specific uses, and limitations of specific sources.
research skills.
KU2 Thorough knowledge and understanding of A2 Insightful interpretation and analysis of
relevant research approaches for a variety of information and data.
purposes.

B KU1 Detailed knowledge and understanding of D1 Effective A1 Some critical consideration of the
the purpose of research. development of specific appropriateness, uses, and limitations of specific
research skills. sources
KU2 Detailed knowledge and understanding of
relevant research approaches for a purpose. A2 Effective interpretation and analysis of
information and data.

C KU1 Knowledge and understanding of the D1 Satisfactory A1 Satisfactory consideration of the

purpose of research. development of specific appropriateness, uses, and limitations of specific
research skills. sources.
KU2 Knowledge and understanding of different
research approaches. A2 Satisfactory interpretation and analysis of
information and data.

D KU1 Superficial awareness of the purpose of D1 Partial development A1 Superficial consideration of the appropriateness,
research. of specific research uses, and limitations of one or more specific
skills. sources.
KU2 Some recognition and awareness of
research approaches. A2 Some interpretation and attempted analysis of
information and data.

E KU1 Basic identification of the purpose of D1 Attempted A1 Basic attempt at consideration of the
research. development of some appropriateness, uses, and limitations of a specific
research skills. source.
KU2 Identification of a research approach.
A2 Basic attempt at interpretation of information and
data.