6.4. Research and Planning

• The recommended length of the independent study task is 2,500-3,000 words


  True
• The post-1900 text must be of literary significance and quality


  True
• Steps in the independent study process

  1️⃣ Understand the requirements of the independent study task

  2️⃣ Select a suitable text from the post-1900 period

  3️⃣ Develop a research question and outline

  4️⃣ Gather primary and secondary source materials

  5️⃣ Structure and organize your research

  6️⃣ Manage your time effectively

  7️⃣ Draft an initial essay plan
• One text in the independent study must be from the post-1900 period.
• The independent study task assesses students' ability to critically compare and contrast two literary texts.
• Potential sources for finding post-1900 texts include literature anthologies and online literary databases.
• Primary sources are the original texts being analyzed.
• It's essential to use both primary and secondary sources
• What is an example of a secondary source for "The Great Gatsby"?

  A critical essay on it
• Steps for organizing your research

  1️⃣ Identify relevant sources

  2️⃣ Take detailed notes

  3️⃣ Develop an outline

  4️⃣ Write drafts
• The independent study requires a comparative analysis of two texts.


  True
• What is the primary criterion for selecting a post-1900 text?

  Published after 1900
• Steps for creating a structured outline

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Body paragraphs

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• Secondary sources provide external perspectives and scholarly interpretations.


  True
• An example of a primary source is "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• A contextual source provides information about the historical and social context
• Steps for organizing research in a comparative study:

  1️⃣ Identify relevant sources

  2️⃣ Take detailed notes

  3️⃣ Develop an outline

  4️⃣ Write drafts
• Creating a timeline is essential for allocating time to different research stages.


  True
• What should you avoid when writing an essay to ensure time for review and revision?

  Writing in one sitting
• Steps to manage time effectively for research and writing

  1️⃣ Estimate time needed for each stage

  2️⃣ Create a timeline

  3️⃣ Develop a schedule
• Match the elements to include in a working bibliography:

  Author ↔️ Last name, first name

  Title ↔️ Book, article, etc.

  Publication details ↔️ Publisher, date, page numbers

  URL ↔️ Online source information
• Formatting a working bibliography according to a standard citation style ensures it is presented in a clear and consistent manner.
• The research question should guide the comparative analysis in an essay.


  True
• A comparative analysis identifies and explores key similarities and differences between two texts.


  True
• The independent study task requires a comparative critical study of two texts


  True
• Match the assessment objective with its purpose:

  AO1 ↔️ Respond to literary texts

  AO2 ↔️ Analyze literary methods

  AO3 ↔️ Understand historical context

  AO4 ↔️ Explore different interpretations

  AO5 ↔️ Communicate ideas effectively
• Match the criteria for text selection with their description:

  Time Period ↔️ Published after 1900

  Literary Merit ↔️ Work of significance

  Availability ↔️ Readily accessible

  Personal Interest ↔️ Relevant to the student

  Comparative Potential ↔️ Allows for meaningful comparison
• Steps to develop a research question and outline

  1️⃣ Craft a focused research question

  2️⃣ Create a structured outline

  3️⃣ Organize comparative analysis

  4️⃣ Synthesize findings in conclusion
• Organizing research is crucial for the independent study task


  True
• What is an example of a primary source for the novel "The Great Gatsby"?

  The Great Gatsby
• Match the source type with its description and example:

  Primary Source ↔️ Original text being analyzed, e.g., "The Great Gatsby"

  Secondary Source ↔️ Critical interpretations, scholarly articles, e.g., a literary scholar's essay
• What type of task is the independent study for OCR A-Level English Literature?

  Comparative critical study
• What is the recommended length for the independent study task?

  2,500-3,000 words
• The research question should guide your investigation and argument
• Primary sources allow you to engage directly with the original text
• Primary sources include interpretations and analyses of the original text.

  False
• Match the source type with its description:

  Primary Source ↔️ The original text

  Secondary Source ↔️ Interpretations of the text

  Contextual Source ↔️ Historical and social information
• Detailed notes should only be taken on primary sources.

  False
• What is the primary goal of effective time management in an independent study task?

  Use time efficiently
• Why should you avoid writing the entire essay in one sitting?

  Allows for revisions