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What does criterion C require?
Answer
Identifying and outlining the significant findings from observation, interview and/or participation; explaining how they relate to the research question; and discussing the rationale and plan in relation to them.
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What four things does criterion D require?
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Critical reflection on the findings against the research question; showing how the study deepens understanding of religious experience or belief; identifying misconceptions and inconsistencies resulting from the plan and materials; and judging how far the research succeeded, justifying future research.
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What does criterion E require?
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No more than 1,800 words; a list of references in a consistent standard format, including interviews; and the prescribed format of the written analysis.
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What happens if the IA exceeds the word limit?
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Assessment is based on the first 1,800 words, and the work is also penalised under criterion E. Work significantly below the range is likely to score low.
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Distinguish findings from a diary.
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A diary reports what happened in order; findings report only what bears on the research question, identified as significant and with the reason given.
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How should the 1,800 words be distributed?
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In proportion to the marks — roughly 450–500 on A, 150–200 on B, 350–400 on C, 600–650 on D. Criterion E costs no words.
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Which criterion is the largest, and how large?
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Criterion D, critical reflection and evaluation: 10 of the 30 marks, a third of the internal assessment.
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