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This science investigation is a research project into one aspect of science in the Waikato region. You may choose one of the following suggestions:
� Any one example of science, technology, and innovation in the Waikato region
� Waikato River in New Zealand
? For example one of the following; hydroelectric power generation, recreation, drinking, irrigation, food source, water quality of Waikato river
� Waikato region
? For example one of the following; agriculture, horticulture, housing, manufacturing, land quality
� Any other science related topic related to the Waikato region or Waikato River
The idea of this investigation is for you to research an area of interest you have in science. The suggestions above are by no means the limit of your investigation. The only restriction on your subject choice is that it must relate to our area (the Waikato).
When you have a topic in mind you will need to begin researching for material to include in your report as soon as possible. This science investigation is essentially a literature review but the literature (library, internet) is by no means the only source for your material. You may wish to engage with the community, businesses, industry, or public services as a source for material as well. If you intend to visit any such organisation then might I suggest phoning ahead of time to arrange the visiting time. It would be useful to tell them ahead of time why you are visiting and the sorts of things you would like to ask. Also of use is to have a set of questions ready to ask the organisations representative before you actually phone or visit.
You will five weeks total to research this project. Three of these weeks will be during term one from week two to week five. Two of these weeks will be over teaching recess. The investigation is due on the first day back in term two after teaching recess.
The key to successfully researching a topic
Plan your research.
? Plan what you will do
? Plan how you will do it
? Plan when you will do it
The key to successfully researching is to know beforehand what it is you are doing and do it. This requires you to have good time management skills. Therefore it might help if you set aside some time specifically for the investigation. It may also help if you keep a log book with all your work done and future work planned. And stick to it.
Do not leave this research project until the last minute otherwise you will run out of time and not have enough material to write a good report.
You might like to use the weeks while in term one (and attending classes) to plan and do much of your research for material you will need to write your report. Also if you intend on visiting people or a place of business, this would be a great time to arrange the best time to do this.
How to go about your research?
1. Decide on your topic
2. Quickly search (internet, library, scientific journals etc, that is �written sources�) for information on your topic to give you a feel for the topic
3. Refine topic based on information gathered so far
4. Plan the material you wish to cover on your topic
5. Further (in depth) research the material of your topic you wish to cover (as decided in stage four above) using the following; internet, library, scientific journals, regional authorities, local businesses, local industries, local research institutions etc
6. Collate all the material you found on your topic and write your report
Final Report
The final report can take the following forms:
� Formal report (as done for scientific journals). Word count maximum of 1500 words.
Regardless of the format chosen the report must include the following;
1. Title/Topic heading
2. Abstract
a. Quick summary of the main points covered in your report
3. Introduction
a. Preamble. This section will include the history (Maori and European) of the Waikato Region/Waikato River along with the cultural significance it has to the local Maori people
b. Background information/introduction on the topic you have chosen
4. Main body of your investigation
a. The material you researched into will be written here
b. Use sections here if it helps to present your material in a logical format
5. Conclusion/Summary
a. Write a review of the points covered in your topic (similar to the abstract above)
b. Write on any areas that would be worth investigating if you were to continue to research this topic (that is, future research interests in this topic)
The mark schedule (as shown below) is based on the criteria above.
Format of report
Abstract
Introduction
Main body of investigation
Conclusion/Summary
Evidence of researching
Referencing
Presentation
Quantity
WOW factor
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