original information or data, or the results of interviewing people. Research that you go out and collect yourself

something that strengthens your argument or point of view

facts or information, like numbers, words, or pictures, that can be collected and used

Why is primary research important?

Citizenship

This unit enables students to build knowledge and understanding of communities and develop active citizenship skills to make a positive change.

How can I be a changemaker in my community?

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Research that you carry out yourself is known as what?

Order the words to complete this description of primary research. Primary research refers to gathering...

Purposeful primary research requires an audience that is what?

What type of primary research does this describe: 'we watched the pupils in the playground to see how much litter was being dropped'.

What type of primary research does this describe: 'We met with the canteen staff at school to discuss the possibility of using fair trade products in school'.

Which is **not** a type of primary research?

an important problem or topic to consider, discuss or debate

becomes involved in areas of public concern and makes a difference

suitable/relevant to the issue/community & your ability to take action

steps to raise awareness and influence decision-makers

Which is an example of secondary research?

Which type of research is the newest or youngest?

Something that strengthens your argument or point of view is providing what to your active citizenship project?

data that others have already collected e.g. Government statistics, interviews

data you gather directly through surveys and focus groups

opinions shared online through forums and social media posts

notes taken during a live interview you conducted yourself

Which of the following most accurately describes secondary research?

A newspaper article is a type of secondary research as it has already been researched and written by a...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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