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Guideline for students Write down your inputs
Criterion A i -
Explain and
justify the need of
the solution
1. Present what the ● Identify and explain
problem is : the problem
● Identify specifically
when and where the
problem is situated
● Provide evidence to
support your answer
about the reasons the
problem occurs
Criteria A ii.)
Identify and
Prioritize
research
State what you need to
know to develop a
solution/ product
● Create a list of
research topics, then
convert them into
research question
Secondary research,
also known as desk
research, is a
research method that
involves the analysis
and interpretation of
existing data and
information that has
been collected by
someone else for a
different purpose.
Secondary research is
often used to gather
and synthesize
information, draw
conclusions, or
provide context for a
research study without
the need to collect
primary data.
Prioritize research Prioritizing research topics
topics involves careful consideration
of various factors to
determine which topics are
high, medium, or low priority.
Criteria A iii)
Analyze a range
of existing
products
Comparison from existing Collect a wide range of
products existing products.(more than
5)
Criteria A iv)
Enter your inputs
Develop a
detailed design
brief
Revisit Criteria A ii and
conduct the research you
planned to conduct Evidences of your research
(Links to research citations
and bibliography)
Criteria B i.)
Develop design
ideas
Develop detailed design
specifications