Quick Overview
Total marks: 24
Two main components:
Inquiry Process Document (IPD) - Written (1500 words max)
Presentation - Recorded (10 minutes max)
📝 PART 1: DIGITAL SOCIETY INQUIRY PROCESS DOCUMENT (IPD)
Criterion A: Inquiry Focus (3 marks)
How to achieve each mark band:
1 mark (Limited)
Basic inquiry question exists
Real-world example mentioned but not specific
Limited connection to course concepts
2 marks (Adequate)
Clear inquiry question
Specific real-world example
Some connection to course concepts
Basic explanation of relationships
3 marks (Excellence)
Sophisticated, open-ended inquiry question
Highly specific real-world digital system example
Strong connections to course concepts
Thorough explanation of all relationships
Success Checklist for Maximum Marks:
✧ Your inquiry question:
Is developed with teacher guidance
Goes beyond simple yes/no answers
Encourages deep investigation
Allows multiple perspectives
✧ Your real-world example:
Is a specific existing digital system
Has clear local or global impact
Is current and relevant
✧ Your course connections:
Link to specific Digital Society concepts
Include relevant content topics
Fit within course context
Criterion B: Claims and Perspectives (6 marks)
How to achieve each mark band:
1-2 marks (Limited)
Few sources
Basic description only
Limited analysis of claims
Minimal justification
3-4 marks (Adequate)
Three sources used
Some analysis present
Basic discussion of claims
Some justification provided
5-6 marks (Excellence)
Three well-chosen sources
Deep analysis
Thorough discussion of claims
Strong justification
Clear connections between sources
Success Checklist for Maximum Marks:
✧ For each of your THREE sources:
Clearly state its origin
Explain its purpose
Analyze its methods
Evaluate its reliability
Justify its usefulness
Link to your inquiry
🎥 PART 2: DIGITAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION
Criterion C: Analysis and Evaluation (6 marks)
How to achieve each mark band:
1-2 marks (Limited)
Mostly descriptive
Few impacts mentioned
Limited evidence
Basic analysis
3-4 marks (Adequate)
Some analysis present
Some impacts discussed
Some evidence provided
Basic evaluation
5-6 marks (Excellence)
Deep analysis throughout
Multiple impacts explored
Strong evidence
Thorough evaluation
Key Questions to Address:
What are the intentional impacts?
What are the unintended consequences?
How does it affect different communities?
What are the ethical implications?
What is the timeframe of impacts?
Criterion D: Conclusion (6 marks)
How to achieve each mark band:
1-2 marks (Limited)
Basic summary
Few new insights
Limited discussion of trends
Weak connections
3-4 marks (Adequate)
Clear summary
Some new insights
Basic discussion of trends
Some connections
5-6 marks (Excellence)
Sophisticated insights
Well-supported conclusions
Thorough trend analysis
Strong connections to inquiry
Success Checklist:
New understanding demonstrated
Original insights provided
Future trends analyzed
Developments discussed
Clear links to inquiry question
Criterion E: Communication (3 marks)
How to achieve each mark band:
1 mark (Limited)
Basic organization
Limited media use
Poor flow
2 marks (Adequate)
Clear organization
Some effective media use
Reasonable flow
3 marks (Excellence)
Excellent organization
Effective media use
Professional delivery
Smooth flow
Presentation Success Checklist:
Clear structure
Logical flow
Effective transitions
Purposeful media use
Professional delivery
📌 Final Technical Checklist
IPD word count clearly stated (max 1500)
Presentation time marked (max 10 mins)
All citations in correct format
Complete bibliography
Tools and sources credited
Audio-visual elements referenced
💡 Pro Tips
Start with your inquiry question - it drives everything else
Choose your real-world example carefully - it needs depth
Select diverse sources with different perspectives
Keep track of word count as you write
Practice your presentation multiple times
Get feedback before final submission
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