Physics

Physics IA3 assignment: Research Investigation

Write a 2000-word limit paper about “Thermonuclear weapons are 1000 times stronger than any other.” stick to the criteria paper. The Task is: Gather secondary evidence related to a research question in order to evaluate the claim. Develop your research question based on a number of possible claims provided by your teacher. Evidence must be obtained by researching scientifically credible sources, such as scientific journals, books by well-credentialed scientists, and websites of governments, universities, independent research bodies, or science and technology manufacturers. Research conventions must be adhered to. Criteria: For the Research and Planning: • informed application of understanding of heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, or linear motion and force demonstrated by a considered rationale identifying clear development of the research question from the claim • effective and efficient investigation of heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, or linear motion and force demonstrated by – a specific and relevant research question – selection of sufficient and relevant sources. For Analysis and interpretation: • systematic and effective analysis of qualitative data and/or quantitative data within the sources about heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, or linear motion and force demonstrated by – the identification of sufficient and relevant evidence – thorough identification of relevant trends, patterns or relationships – thorough and appropriate identification of limitations of evidence • insightful interpretation of research evidence about heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, or linear motion and force demonstrated by justified scientific argument/s. For Conclusion and evaluation: • insightful interpretation of research evidence about heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, or linear motion and force demonstrated by justified conclusion/s linked to the research question • critical evaluation of the research processes, claims and conclusions heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, or linear motion and force demonstrated by – insightful discussion of the quality of evidence – extrapolation of credible findings of the research to the claim – suggested improvements and extensions to the investigation which are considered and relevant to the claim. For communication: • effective communication of understandings and research findings, arguments and conclusions about heating processes, ionising radiation & nuclear reactions, electrical circuits, linear motion and force demonstrated by – fluent and concise use of scientific language and representations – appropriate use of genre conventions – acknowledgment of sources of information through appropriate use of referencing conventions.
You can see all of this in the criteria and task document provided.