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Homework answers / question archive / SA1 Research Investigation Task purpose Research investigation: Locate, analyse and evaluate evidence related to heredity and genetics to support or refute the claim: “The benefits of genetic manipulation used to optimise the characteristics of a breed, outweigh detriment to the species or the ecosystem
SA1 Research Investigation
Task purpose
Research investigation: Locate, analyse and evaluate evidence related to heredity and genetics to support or refute the claim:
“The benefits of genetic manipulation used to optimise the characteristics of a breed, outweigh detriment to the species or the ecosystem.”
Task details
• Formulate a research question addressing an aspect of the claim.
• Conduct research to gather scientific evidence to investigate genetic manipulation / selective breeding.
• Use evidence to construct scientific arguments and draw conclusions.
• Complete a written report.
Conditions
• Research investigation report
• Length: 600 – 1000 words
Declaration
Student declaration
I declare that the work submitted:
• is my own work and has not been written by any other person,
• contains no plagiarised material, and
• has not been obtained from any other source except where due acknowledgement has been made.
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Marking Guide
SA1_Research_Investigation
Criteria Description Mark
Rationale and research question Develops a question about genetic manipulation that is specific and relevant and is justified by the use of secondary sources and accepted theory in a Rationale 5-6
Develops a question about genetic manipulation that is relevant and is based on the use of secondary sources and/or accepted theory in a Rationale. 3-4
With guidance develops a question about genetic manipulation that is referred to in a Rationale. 1-2
Does not meet any of the above descriptions. 0
Researching and analysing Selects sufficient and relevant evidence from a variety of secondary sources to answer the question.
Constructs evidence-based arguments that use a considered analysis of the evidence to answer the research question. 5-6
Selects relevant evidence from secondary sources to answer the question.
Constructs evidence-based arguments that use a reasoned analysis of the evidence to answer the research question. 3-4
Selects information from given secondary sources to answer the question.
Constructs an answer to the research question using evidence. 1-2
Does not meet any of the above descriptions. 0
Conclusion and evaluation Evaluates the validity and reliability of evidence through a justified discussion of the quality of the secondary sources.
Draws conclusions that are justified and consistent with evidence and clearly support or refute the claim. 5-6
Evaluates the validity and reliability of evidence through a reasoned discussion of the quality of the secondary sources.
Draws conclusions that are consistent with evidence and support or refute the claim. 3-4
Evaluates the validity and reliability of evidence through a discussion of the quality of the secondary sources.
Draws conclusions that are consistent with evidence. 1-2
Does not meet any of the above descriptions. 0
Communication Concisely and coherently communicates science ideas about genetic manipulation using scientific language and representations and acknowledgement of sources of information through appropriate use of referencing. 2
Communicates science ideas about genetic manipulation through the use of everyday language. 1
Does not meet any of the above descriptions. 0
TOTAL (out of 20) ……../20
