Moving from a topic to a problem Preliminary research Discussion of mentors/ statement (why does this topic merit question due (group expert advisors research?) feedback) Practical Research chapter 2 Roundtable discussion (part 1) / jigsaw 28 29 30 31 Sept 1 Ways of Knowing: Theories TOK (student slides and IB site) Introduction to methods Skittles method designing WIP’s group 2 of Knowledge PREP entry 2 Due for research activity (read qualitative chapter) 5 additional sources due (or 10 if topic has changed) 4 5 6 7 8 No PREP Due Today Work Day NHS Inductions No WIPs This week reflect on the actual practicality of your study…is it going Finish qualitative chapter to work? What checks need to (281-294) / class discussion happen to ensure your study is feasible? Continue to refine your research question and begin working on the inquiry proposal. 11 12 13 14 15 Homecoming PREP focus for the week: PREP 3 Due Contact Sharing (ASE – WIP’s Group 1 Why (in what ways) would make arrangements) Academic Pep Rally a qualitative design work or not work for your study? Evaluate sample inquiry proposals (4 examples) fil – out evaluation rubric (in groups) 18 (September) 19 20 21 22 Inquiry Proposal Work Day Chapter 6 pages due (Descriptive Chapter 6 discussion, Method student slides: WIP’s 2 Research) / class discussion continued 110-116 (117: Primary v. Secondary research) Turn in notes from chapter 6
Moving from a topic to a problem statement (why does this topic merit research?) Practical Research chapter 2 Roundtable discussion (part 1) / jigsaw Preliminary research question due (group feedback) Discussion of mentors/ expert advisors 28 Ways of Knowing: Theories of Knowledge 29 TOK (student slides and IB site) PREP entry 2 Due 30 Introduction to methods for research (read qualitative chapter) 31 Skittles method designing activity Sept 1 WIP’s group 2 5 additional sources due (or 10 if topic has changed) 4 5 No PREP Due Today This week reflect on the actual practicality of your study…is it going to work? What checks need to happen to ensure your study is feasible? Continue to refine your research question and begin working on the inquiry proposal. 6 Work Day 7 NHS Inductions 8 No WIPs Finish qualitative chapter (281-294) / class discussion 11 PREP focus for the week: Why (in what ways) would a qualitative design work or not work for your study? 12 PREP 3 Due 13 Contact Sharing (ASE – make arrangements) Evaluate sample inquiry proposals (4 examples) – fil out evaluation rubric (in groups) 14 Academic Pep Rally 15 Homecoming WIP’s Group 1 18 (September) Inquiry Proposal Work Day 19 Chapter 6 pages due (Descriptive Research) / class discussion 20 Chapter 6 discussion, continued Turn in notes from chapter 6 21 Method student slides: 110-116 (117: Primary v. Secondary research) 22 WIP’s 2