1. The Extended Project http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/projects/ extended-project-epq.php

2. Introduction to the project A2 standard and worth up to 60 UCAS points, The grades range from A to E, and an A* grade is also available. The final product can be either a formal academic essay (report) with a maximum of 5000 words, or an artefact of some sort supported by a shorter 1000 word report (such as film, photographic evidence, a sketchbook).

3. It comprises of seven elements 1.Choosing an area of interest 2.Drafting a project title; 3Drafting aims of the Project; 4.Planning, 5.Researching and carrying out the project; 6.Providing evidence at all stages of the project production; 7.Delivering a presentation to a specified audience.

4. Production Log Initial Planning Project Approval Resources & Research Mid-Project Review Project Product (inc. Review) Presentation Reflection

5. Choosing A Project The project should be enjoyable! This is the single most important decision you will have to make. Projects extend part of their A level studies. Cover an area they want to study at University. Or a hobby that they want to find out more about.

6. Previous project titles How has English affected the German language? Are the Media to blame for negative body image? Concrete or asphalt for motorway surfaces? Does diurnal variation affect a performer’s recovery heart rate after taking part in aerobic exercise? An analysis of the different methods available for the prevention and treatment of prolapsed discs. Too fat to treat? Should the NHS treat lifestyle illnesses? What is the future of IVF?

7. Constraints to the project Double Accreditation Group work Specialist equipment/accommodation

8. Activity 1 Look at Yourself Which subject areas have you enjoyed? Which activities would you describe yourself as passionate about? What are you good at? – Skim reading the overview of a text? – Putting people at ease and getting them to talk? – Creative writing? – Analysing information? – Getting the most out of IT? – Performing in front of an audience? – Making products? Is there a topic you have always wanted to find out more about? If you are thinking about going to University or starting employment, is there a topic relevant to this? When you first thought about doing an EPQ, what was your first thought as to a suitable project?

9. Activity 2 Generating Ideas Spidergram Put the theme in the middle of a piece of paper Write down whatever that theme suggests to you Link ideas together Ideas shower Work in a group No idea is stupid Write all ideas down

10. Working title This must have a clear focus and look to: – solve a problem – confirm or deny a theory – explore an issue

11. Next Step Now you need to think about the general area that you would like to study. Will it be a report or an artifact? Where will you get your initial ideas/ research from? Put a brief summary of what you want to do in my pigeon hole by 15 th November