1.1.1a Evaluating your choices

1.1.1a evaluating your choices

Student Book

pp 14–23

Extension activity

Often there is more than one way to investigate a particular subject.

Think carefully about the research method you chose at the beginning of this task, then fill in the grid below, listing the advantages and disadvantages of using this method. Considering carefully the potential drawbacks of your chosen method will help to prepare you for any problems that may arise, and will mean that you have considered alternative ways to find this information.

When weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, consider the time this method will take, the practical considerations (e.g. bad weather if you are going to be outdoors), what resources your method needs and the chances that something beyond your control will affect your ability to use this method.

Method chosen	Advantages	Disadvantages	Alternative method should problems occur
Internet Books	Its very easy to use You can find a range of options and different opinions from many people You can find interesting and helpful Information The information could be reliable Its easy to find It has been professionally written by an author	It sometimes give you false you information. It can be biased. Anyone using the internet just like yourself can publish things on the internet without others knowing its not correct information The computer/laptop could break down. The Information you find out could be slightly exaggerated and not 100% true You might be reading the wrong book to what you are looking for.	Type In the write the right sub title for your research Go on a trust worthy site. Get a special internet connection USB To use for an internet connection encase the computer you are using breaks down or internet. Get a range of books on different things that you are trying to find out about. Read the glossary section and the back of the book to make sure it’s the right book for you