Structure & Purpose
What section of a research report provides a brief standalone overview so readers can decide whether to read the whole report?
The Abstract
What referencing style must be used for in-text citations and the reference list?
APA 7
Name the three parts that the Method section must contain.
1. The Participants
2. The Materials
3. The Procedure
Where should you present a clear summary of your findings in the report?
The Results
According to the document, is AI allowed or forbidden for this assessment?
Allowed for some stages i.e. brainstorming, editing and formatting
Which report section ends with a thesis statement previewing the report’s content?
The Introduction
How many total academic sources are required as a minimum for this report?
Five
In a Method section, which part describes “who” participated in the study?
The Participants
How many visual representations of your data are required at minimum in the Results section? Give two possible examples.
Two e.g. a graph / a table
What policy must students follow to avoid plagiarism and cheating in their submissions? (Name the general expectation)
Academic Integrity Policy
Name three required items to include on the title page for this assessment.
Possible answers are:
- The title
- The course name and code
- Your name & student number
- Your teacher's name
- Due date
At least how many peer-reviewed journal sources are required?
Two
Which part of Method explains “what” tool or instrument was used to collect data?
The Materials
In which section do you compare your findings to previous literature and discuss similarities or differences?
The Discussion
What is the penalty described for submitting an assessment late without an approved extension?
10% of the possible maximum mark for that assessment item for each day or part day that the assessment item is late.
In the Table of Contents numbering system, how should subsections be formatted? Give an example.
Using a cascading numbering point system i.e. 2.1, 2.2
What is the required format element (spacing, font size, margins) for the body text? List line spacing, font size range, and left/right margins.
- 1.5 line spacing
- Size 11/12 font
- 2.5 margins
Which part of Method explains the step-by-step process of data collection?
The Procedure
Give two best practices for writing a Results section to make data clear and academic.
1. Write a summary statement
2. Write highlights
3. Write an interpretation
If a student faces circumstances outside their control, what procedure should they use to request consideration?
Apply for Adverse Circumstances via the online portal and communicate with the teacher.
Which report section should not introduce new information and may note limitations such as small sample size?
The Conclusion
One required source type must be an academic listening. Give two acceptable examples of this source type.
- TED talks
- Academic lecture/interview
- Documentary
- Academic podcast
If you include a survey as a data collection tool, where is a copy of that survey placed in the report?
The Appendix
Explain briefly how you should link a table or graph in the Results to the Discussion (one clear sentence).
The results in the table or graph should either confirm what previous literature said or differ from the previous literature.
The assessment requires that each in-text citation match an entry in what part of the report?
Reference List