Research Project Report On Academic Communication 2

Research Report Assessment 2021

Write a 1200 word research report on a current issue of your choice. Possible topics are
provided below:
• Technology in education, how it can be used not abused
• International study, problems and solutions
• Alternatives to fossil fuels
• Alternatives to non-renewable plastic waste
• How to protect your digital privacy
• Cyberbullying, problems and solutions
However, you can choose to write on another academic topic. If you choose another topic you will need your teacher’s approval. You are not allowed to do the any topic that you studied in AS 1. The topic must be of current interest and be an issue with a number of possible solutions.
Requirements:
General
This assessment is worth 20% of your marks and contains three components. A progress report which contains a short written and oral component (5%), the report (10%) and an oral presentation of 10 minutes (5%).
Written
Your report MUST be submitted online via Turnitin by 5pm Friday end of Week 10 and must be completed using the recommended structure and style. A similarity level of between 10-15% is acceptable . If a report exceeds 15% similarity then every percentage point over 10% will be deducted from your report mark. For example a 15% similarity will have 0 points deducted and a 20% similarity will have 10 points deducted. You have the opportunity to submit the report multiple times before the due date in order to check your similarity and rewrite if necessary.
You will be required to research and acknowledge your sources through correct Harvard style citations and referencing.