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In plain EnglishAI study guide · check the NZQA standard
You'll design and carry out your own social studies investigation into a real issue, collecting information and evidence to answer research questions you've developed. You'll then explain different people's views and values on the topic, report what you found, and reflect honestly on whether your investigation method was sound and what you'd do differently next time.
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What you actually do
- ·Decide on a clear focus for your inquiry and write specific research questions that will guide your investigation
- ·Gather both background information and new evidence, using real sources like interviews, documents, or surveys
- ·Explain the different points of view, values, and perspectives people hold about your topic and why those viewpoints matter to your inquiry
- ·Present your findings clearly and show how they connect directly back to your original research questions
- ·Evaluate your own inquiry process by identifying what worked well, what could have been biased or unreliable, and what you'd do better if you started over
AAchieved
You conduct a full social inquiry with clear research questions, gather information, explain different perspectives, report findings linked to your questions, and reflect on your inquiry process.
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