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Why is secondary research important?
I can explain what secondary research is and how it can support my active citizenship project.
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- Year 10
Why is secondary research important?
I can explain what secondary research is and how it can support my active citizenship project.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Secondary research has been collected and published by others and includes articles, reports and websites.
- High quality secondary data should be valid, reliable, accurate, current and free from bias.
- It can help you to back up your arguments with facts and persuade others to support your action.
- It can also provide you with useful tips about methods you could use.
Keywords
Secondary research - data that others have already collected: newspaper articles, internet stories, Government statistics or radio or TV interviews
Support - something that strengthens your argument or point of view
Evidence - proof or data that shows something is true or backs up a claim
Common misconception
All secondary research has the same value.
Secondary research is the most vauable and useful whe it is valid, reliable, accurate, current and free from bias.
Look at a variety of different websites online and ask pupils to consider whether they provide high-quality secondary research, using what they have learnt from the lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the acronym that can be used to make sure targets are effective?
What is the acronym that can be used to make sure targets are effective?
Q2.Order the words to finish the sentence: Linking with other organisations can help your topic make a difference because they can offer advice, resources and ...
Order the words to finish the sentence: Linking with other organisations can help your topic make a difference because they can offer advice, resources and ...
Q3.If raising money for an active citizenship project, what must happen alongside it to ensure it has a wider impact?
If raising money for an active citizenship project, what must happen alongside it to ensure it has a wider impact?
bake sale
non-uniform day
car wash for cash
Q4.Which subject often gets confused with citizenship when pupils are picking an issue to tackle for their active citizenship project?
Which subject often gets confused with citizenship when pupils are picking an issue to tackle for their active citizenship project?
Q5.Which type of book could be useful in ensuring you pick an appropriate issue for your action?
Which type of book could be useful in ensuring you pick an appropriate issue for your action?
maths revision guide
English anthology
PSHE booklet
Q6.In the final stage of your active citizenship project, what will you need to prove you have made?
In the final stage of your active citizenship project, what will you need to prove you have made?
an age appropriate poster that educates others
a mess
a written report of your successes and failures
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the definition of secondary research by putting the words in the correct order: Secondary research is...
Complete the definition of secondary research by putting the words in the correct order: Secondary research is...
Q2.Which is not an example of secondary research?
Which is not an example of secondary research?
an article in a newspaper
a documentory about international law
a Government report
Q3.Match the feature of high quality secondary research to its description.
Match the feature of high quality secondary research to its description.
Q4.High quality secondary research should be free from what?
High quality secondary research should be free from what?
facts
statistics
data
Q5.What can be used to support your arguments within your active citizenship project?
What can be used to support your arguments within your active citizenship project?
Q6.Which research is the oldest?
Which research is the oldest?
primary research
it could be either
