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GCE Biology 2008
Unit 3- Research Skills
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A brief overview
Students will present a written report of between1500 and 2000 words, which will be marked bythe teacher.
The report will be of non-practical research intoa biological topic.
This need not be related to the specificationcontent.
The issue addressed is intended to bring astudent into contact with a real-life example ofbiology in use.
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What will I be assessed on?
Students will be assessed on their ability to
describe the biological based methods and
processes in the context of a selected
problem or issue;
identify the relevant applications of
biology;
use information or arguments from their
research and communicate clearly.
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Research skills
Identify a biological problem
Try to come up with an appropriate solution
Consider the implications of the solution
Examine the benefits and risks of this solution
Look at some alternative solution(s)
Critically look at and then use any source
material Attempt to communicate ideas effectively
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Assessment Criteria
The report has at total of 40 marks
There are 4 distinct sections to the report
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Biological Methods and Processes used
1. Describe the biological methods and processes used
in a chosen area of biology in the context of a problem or
question identified during a visit made or issue
researched
Maximum 12 marks
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Statement of the problem
State the biological problem that is being
addresses.
Precisely what is being looked at
Eg. For a study of cardiovascular disease, it
could be something specific like the use of
stem cells in some treatments
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Biological Methods and processes
Describe in reasonable detail what
methods or procedures biologists are
using to solve the problem that has been
identified
Eg. Some animals in captivity might show
sterotypical behaviour due to boredome-
what do zoos do to try and minimise this?
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Biological methods and processes-
effective?
A description alone of the methods used to solvethe problem are not enough
Consider just how effective they are- do they
work? How could they be improved? Look at some specific examples or collect some
data for analysis
Eg. If the zoos provided enrichment activities for
some animals, how effective are they? Whichanimals do they focus on? What do other zoosdo?
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Applications and implications of the
biology
Identify applications and implications of
the biology encountered within the context
of the issue researched
12 marks
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Applications and implications
For the actual biology associated with your
stated problem, you must also identify and
describe at least two implications (ethical,
social, economic or environmental)
They must be relevant
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Benefits and risks/ advantages and
limitations
An analytical and critical discussion
Eg. If looking at the therapeutic use of stemcells, as well as considering how effective
their use is, what about side effects or
problems?
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Alternatives
Needs to be a discussion
Look critically at other alternatives. Are
there any?
Eg. Are there alternative treatments to the
use of stem cells for a variety of diseases?
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Source Material
Use information or arguments obtained
from three or more sources (including at
least one web based and one not web-
based) when researching the issue
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Source Material
The sources material should be current
Eg. Scientific journals
Make sure that any quotes or pieces
used are identified clearly
You should refer to your sources in your
text
Make sure there is a proper bibliography
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Evaluation
Evaluate in reasonable detail at least two
pieces of source material
Can the information be trusted?
Do the research biologists agree?
When stating whether your sources are
valid or not, give the evidence
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Communication
Communicate clearly, concisely and
logically with appropriate use of visuals
4 marks
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Communication
Spelling, punctuation and grammar areimportant
Presentation must be clear
Use must use technical language Try writing for an audience- dont just write an
essay
Dont go over 2000 words
Make it interesting by using visual materialssuch as graphics, pictures, tables and diagrams They must be relevant
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Refer to diagrams or pictures in the text
Use sub-headings to break up the text
Wh t t i th ?
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What topics are there? Acid rain, ADHD, Ageing, Alcohol, Algae, Alien species, Aloe Vera, Altitude effects, Alzheimers,Amazon, Anabolic Steroids, Angelman syndrome, Angina, Angioplasts, Animal testing, Antigens,Anorexia, Anthrax, Antibiotic Resistance, Arthritis, Artificial insemination, Artificial heart, Aspirin, Asthma,Atherosclerosis, Atkins diet, Back pain, Bananas, Barteres syndrome, Battery hens, Beauty Therapy,Better cattle, Binge drinking, Biofuels, Biological warfare, Biopiracy, Bioterrorism, Bird Flu, Blood, Blooddoping, Blood substitutes, Blood transfusion, Brazil nuts, Breast cancer, Bronchitis, BSE, Bulimia, Burns,Butterflies, Caffeine, Cancer, Cannabis, Cataract, Cervical Cancer, Cetacean Strandings, Chameleons,CHD, Chemotherapy, Chinese foot binding, Chromosome defect, CJD, Cloning, Cocaine &gastroschism, Cod, Common cold, Conjoined twins, Conservation, Controlled environments, Coral,Coronary Heart Disease, Creatine, Creatinine supplements, Crohns disease, CVD, Cystic Fibrosis, Dairycattle, Deforestation, Deodorants, Depression, Designer babies, Diabetes, Dieting, Digestion, Dinosaurs,DNA fingerprinting, Doping, Downs Syndrome, Drug trials, Ecosystems, Ecstasy, El Nio, Elephants,Epigenetics, Epilepsy, Erythropoietin, Evolution of human race, Evolution, Exercise, Extinction, Facetransplants, Feline hyperthyroidism, Fire Ants, Fish, Flu, Folic acid, Forensic Science, Fox gloves, Freeradicals in food, Frozen Ark, Gene insertion, Gene Therapy, Genetic drift, Genetic engineering, Germwarfare, Glandular fever, Global Warming, Global warming and penguins, Glofish, GM Crops, Gorillas,
Greyhounds, H5N1, Haemochromatosis, Haemophilia, Hallucinogenic drugs, Hayfever, Heart disease,Height, Herceptin, High Altitude, High heels, HIV, Hostile environments, HRT, Human/Cow embryos,Human Genome project, Human mummification, Huntingdons disease, Hypercholesterolemia,Hyperthyroidism, Iguanas, Immune system, Infertility, Insomnia, Island Ecosystems, IVF, Kidneytransplants, Leprosy, Leukaemia, Lung cancer, Lupus, Malaria, Manic depression, Marijuana, ME,Measles, Meningitis, Mesothelioma, Migraine, Mitochondrial DNA, MMD, MMR, Morning sickness, Motorneurone disease, Motorcycle safety, MRSA, MS, MSG, Multiple Births, Muscles, Musth in elephants,Myotonic dystrophy, Myxamatosis, Nandrolone, Nanotechnology, National DNA database, Natural dust,Neurofibromatosis, Neuromuscular control, Nitrogen, Obesity, Oceanography, Oncolytic virus, Orang-
utans, Organ transplants, Osteoporosis, Ovarian cancer, Oysters, Pain, Pandas, Paper, Parkinsons,Peak performance, Pesticides, Pests, PGD, Plants & Medicine, Polar bears, Polio, Pollinators, Pollution,Poppies, Post traumatic stress disorder, Parasites, Premature babies, Prenatal screening, Proteindeficiency, PRRS in guinea pigs, Rabbits, Rabies, Radiation, Recycling, Rennet, Respiratory distress ininfants, Right handedness, SARS, Scale Insects, Schizophrenia, Scoliosis, Seahorse conservation, Sexselection, Shark antibodies, Sheep diseases, Sheep scab, Sickle Cell anaemia, Skin Cancer, Sleep,Smog, Smoking, Snake venom, Spanish Flu, Sperm counts, Spina bifida, Statins, STDs, Stem Cells,Stem cells &, MS, Steroid drugs, Stress, Strokes, Sturgeons, Superhumans, Suspended animation,Symbiois, TB, Teeth, Telomeres, Testicular cancer, Tetracycline & Gum disease, Thalassaemia,Thalidomide, Tigers, Tobacco plants, Tourettes, Transplants, Turners Syndrome, Turtles, Vertebrae,
Viagra & Hypertension, Viagra in pregnancy, War, Water, White blood cells, Witch hazel andXenotransplantation.
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Getting Started
Have a look in the news and online!
You will be carrying out a research lesson
later in the week with your teacher but start
thinking now!
Great Ormond Street Hospital Link
http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/pressoffice/http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/pressoffice/ -
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Some additional support
Researching Information
Producing a reference list