Why is secondary research important?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what secondary research is and how it can support my active citizenship project.
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.
Teacher tip
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?
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 ...
Q3.If raising money for an active citizenship project, what must happen alongside it to ensure it has a wider impact?
Q4.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?
Q6.In the final stage of your active citizenship project, what will you need to prove you have made?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.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?
Q3.Match the feature of high quality secondary research to its description.
the information is trustworthy
the information is accurate
the information is up to date
Q4.High quality secondary research should be free from what?
Q5.What can be used to support your arguments within your active citizenship project?
Q6.Which research is the oldest?
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