SL+Case+Study+Requirements

Case Study 30% The emphasis of the case study is on solving a problem, //__set firmly in a social context, that affects which__//

__individuals, organizations and groups access and use information.__ Only projects that solve an actual problem should be undertaken. Although some problem can have simple solutions, //__students are encouraged to undertake **challenging task** to develop their IT skills and increase their awareness of the social impact of providing a feasible IT solution to a specific social problem__//. The making of the product, the writing of the report, and the keeping of the log book must be undertaken by the student on an individual basis. Collaborative work is not allowed. In identifying a problem set in a social context, students can select any topic that interests them. It need not be related directly to any of the areas of impact in the syllabus and the problem identified can be inside or outside the school environment.

__ Requirements __
The project consists of three parts: all of which must be submitted for moderation. The end product should solve the problem identified in criterion G. The product should include the combination of at least 3 different IT skills (example: Web Authoring, Presentations skills and Editing Pictures). __Requirements for the product:__ 1. Products should be either in CD-ROM or DVD. 2. Web based products should include the URL address within the report. 3. Products that involved printed documents or DTP must be submitted in their final published form and electronically on CD or DVD ROMs. (Original format,QuickTime and a PDF)
 * 1) P**roduct**
 * 2) ** Report **
 * 3) ** Log book **
 * __Product__**

__Check the pages 44-45 of the ITGS Syllabus Assessing the project.__ The report is a document of 2,000–2,500 words describing the process involved in the development, testing and implementation of the project.
 * __Report__**

Requirements for the Report: Appendices will not be included in the word count of the report. __**Log book**__ The log book is intended primarily as a means of improving skills of organization, documenting the process of development and as an aid to problem solving for the student. Maintaining a logbook is mandatory during the development of the case study/project and the logbooks will be assessed. __Requirements for the Logbook:__ __Include the following:__ It is normal for the logbook to be handwritten.  ⓒ International Baccalaureate Organization 2006
 * 1) 2000-2500 words describing the process involved in the development, testing and implementation of the case being studied.
 * 2) Must be written in the order of the assessment criteria and assessment headings must be used as sub –heading in the report.
 * 3) Visual documentation from the products should also included (examples: screenshots, storyboards, photographs and similar visual evidence). These visual evidences should be incorporated in the body of the report under its appropriate sub-headings.
 * 4) Questionnaires must be included in the appendices of the report. (These are the answer sheet that you have given out to your respondents.)
 * 1) Entries should be in a chronological order and should be used by the students throughout the development of the product.
 * 2) Should contain regular, dated entries from analyzing, planning, testing, implementing and evaluating the process of the product.
 * 1) Reference for information, sketches, design, screenshots, evaluative comment, crossing out, subject statements and other appropriate entries.
 * 2) Documentation student’s actions and thoughts throughout the development process.

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