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Friday, February 20
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 20 Feb 2009 10:37 GMT
The 'Extended Project' is a fun and interesting way of learning. The aim is to enable a student to extend themselves. To be proud, and show off their talents. To be creative. REGISTER NOW TO START IN MAY 2010 (pass this news on). more »
 3 AttachmentsMonday, February 8
University applications up by 23% ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 08 Feb 2010 20:24 GMT
 It seems that University applications, so far this year, have risen by 23% according to UCAS (570,556 applicants). This is against a background of there being 6,000 fewer places for 2010-11 than in 2009-10.What is clear is that you need good quality grades if you are to obtain a place. So, my advice is that you should be taking all the steps you can to maximize your UCAS points (i.e. doing an EPQ etc). See BBC News article. Friday, January 22
The EPQ and the UCAS tariff ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 22 Jan 2010 13:26 GMT
What the information indicates is that an Extended Project Qualifciation A* grade is worth 70 UCAS points. This compares favourably with an AS subject grade, which is worth a maximum of 60 UCAS . more » Thursday, January 14
Well done to those who obtained the Extended Project Qualification.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 14 Jan 2010 19:57 GMT
 Congratulations to those students who passed the Extended Project Qualification. There were some excellent A and B grades, with fours students being the first in the College to be awarded an A*. more »
Wednesday, January 13
Some ideas, and research information, for EPQ topics ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 13 Jan 2010 09:13 GMT
 I am impressed by a range of quality resources called 'Issues' from a small publishing company called 'Independence'. Please follow this link for a list of titles (cost of £7.45 each). The subject areas range from: Abortion to Sport. These books could help a student doing an Extended Project. We carry a small stock of 'Issues Books' in TRA-15 (bookshelf), but books cannot be taken from the classroom. There is a fuller supply of 'Issues Books' in the Library. There is also an 'Issues Online' facility within the Library - see the Librarian for a password. Saturday, January 9
Use iMindmap on the College computers
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 09 Jan 2010 07:55 GMT
iMindmap is a software program that is great for planning/analysing essays/projects etc. It can also be used to make notes, for revision, and to evaluate issues/topics. Using iMindmap software will improve your analytical skills. You can use iMindmap on College Computers (under Main Programs):
 Read: 'Why Mind Mapping Works'. "I think iMindMap is great! It is really helping me with the revision for my upcoming exams." - Anita MelendezWednesday, December 9
Criminology
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 09 Dec 2009 10:36 GMT
Undertaking Criminology research via an Extended Project has the advantage of providing up to 70 UCAS points. Please see Mr Bunce, or myself, if interested. Sunday, November 22
Important EPQ advice and deadline ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 22 Nov 2009 12:53 GMT
 The EPQ Deadline is Valentine's Day the 14th February 2010. Students MUST complete their Extended Project by that date, giving your EPQ Supervisor until noon on the 15th March 2010 to assess/grade, and have moderated, your Extended Project and EPQ Log. If you (or your Supervisor) fail to submit your completed project to me by that noon deadline, you will fail the EPQ. There are NO extensions of time. The deadline for entries to AQA for the EPQ is the 21st March 2010 (project submission 15th May 2010). The EPQ Log is extremely important when it comes to the assessment of your extended project. The more depth and analysis within your EPQ Log the better. In particular, you need to deal with the 'reflection page' by explaining the aims and objectives of your project and then evaluating how things worked out. The exam board have also asked that EPQ Supervisors remind students of the importance of proof reading, and spell-checking, their project and log. Saturday, November 7
I NEED TO SEE AQA Baccalaureate students completing in 2010 asap
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 07 Nov 2009 09:02 GMT
 Could AQA Baccalaureate students who are completing in 2010 please see me in TRA-03 on Tuesday 10th November 2009 - between 8.45am and 1pm. Wednesday, October 14
EPQ Moderation ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 14 Oct 2009 06:08 BST
 EPQ Supervisors and Moderators were involved in extended project moderation today. We cannot reveal grades. What I can reveal is that a number of students had very good projects, but they missed out on an higher grade because they had an EPQ Log that lacked depth/analysis. more »
Wednesday, September 23
The importance of the EPQ Log
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 23 Sep 2009 21:29 BST
 The EPQ Log is vitally important when it comes to awarding a grade related to your Extended Project. Every single section and page must be FULLY completed. The student is responsible for keeping//updating/maintaining the EPQ Log - NOT the EPQ Supervisor. See/locate the EPQ Log guidance. more » Wednesday, September 2
If you fail to turn up for an appointment ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 02 Sep 2009 07:36 BST
 I have received a number of complaints by EPQ Supervisors concerning students who simply failed to turn up for EPQ appointments. more »
1 AttachmentsWednesday, August 19
Developing writing skills ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 19 Aug 2009 09:41 BST
 If you are undertaking an extended project you will soon realize that good writing skills are very important if you want to succeed. To assist, we have developed a 'Library of Resource Materials' that are designed to help. Remember, good planning and good referencing is vital.Saturday, August 8
Extended Projects - Latest News ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 08 Aug 2009 09:25 BST
 You should be able to find your project, but see if you can guess which student is doing which project ...Plus .. read what has been said about Extended Projects: (1) Extended Projects for all call. (2) Extended Projects will help prepare students for work and university (Jim Knight Schools Minister). (3) Students make top grade in new A-Level qualification. (4) New AQA Bacc passes head' test. more » Thursday, July 9
YOU MUST MEET THE EPQ LOG DEADLINES.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 09 Jul 2009 23:21 BST
Monday, July 6
Maximise Your Google Research - With Google Scholar
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Mr Duncan Bunce
on Mon 06 Jul 2009 20:13 BST
Undoubtedly the majority of EPQ students researching online will be using the popular search engine Google. While it does a ... more » Monday, June 22
Staff volunteers to supervise extended projects ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 22 Jun 2009 21:53 BST
 Some members of staff have volunteered to supervise extended projects in the following areas: The British Army, Literature and Writing, American Politics, USA and Terrorism, Information and Library Studies, North American Studies. See Dr Jepson asap if you wish to do an extended project in the above (or any) areas. Tuesday, June 16
Something to be proud of ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 16 Jun 2009 21:38 BST
 Oxford and Cambridge Universities boast that they give one to one tutorials to their students. Strode's College can be proud of the fact that we now give one to one supervision of Extended Projects. more »
Saturday, June 13
Royal Holloway University Library
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 13 Jun 2009 07:55 BST
 Royal Holloway have agreed that Extended Project Students from Strode's College can make use of their reference library. more »
Friday, June 12
The importance of referencing ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 12 Jun 2009 06:10 BST
"Good referencing will improve your grade ..." While undertaking an Extended Project (or any piece of work) it is extremely important that you pay attention to referencing. more » 1 AttachmentsThursday, May 21
Planning an extended project - be creative ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 21 May 2009 22:02 BST
My kitten  called 'Talent' ...If you are at the thinking/planning stage of your extended project: Be creative is my advice. more » Friday, April 10
Useful Bacc & EPQ materials you can download ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 10 Apr 2009 08:29 BST
 Stored on this page are useful attachment materials which you can download. Examples include: EPQ & BACC Application Form - EPQ Assessment materials - EPQ Log - EPQ Log Guidance - BACC Specifications, etc. Plus, EPQ deadline dates. more »
7 AttachmentsWednesday, April 8
Pass on any useful websites ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 08 Apr 2009 11:08 BST
 A useful website for students undertaking an extended project is more »
Monday, April 6
A new Podcast ... Planning Projects
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 06 Apr 2009 15:59 BST
 If you follow this link (or click on 'Podcasts' on the right hand side of this blog) you will be able to find the first 'Extended Project Qualification' podcast. This podcast is designed to give you an insight into 'Planning an Extended Project', with useful tips on referencing (establishing footnotes and a bibliography). more »
Brunel change their UCAS entry requirements ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 06 Apr 2009 11:08 BST
1 AttachmentsSunday, March 29
A stand alone 'Extended Project' will give you extra UCAS points.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 29 Mar 2009 12:08 BST
 Did you know that you can do the 'Extended Project' part of the 'AQABacc' as a stand alone activity? It will even be possible for a limited number of students to do most of the project over the forthcoming summer holidays - completing for September. Think about it, three A-Levels plus UCAS points for an 'Extended Project' is much better than just three A-Levels in any application to University. more » 6 AttachmentsTuesday, March 24
Changes to Laws Research ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 24 Mar 2009 07:42 GMT
 It is proposed that Laws Research students from September 2009 will be moving to the new stand alone 'Extended Project Qualification'..This will enable students to study any area of Law, Politics, or Citizenship, in some depth. Doing such a project is a new way of learning, in which students research areas that interest them. It could be the law on insanity, rape, murder, or anything. Likewise, you could research President Obama, the influence of Music on Politics or Citizens. You choose the research topic. YOU can turn learning into fun! Friday, February 20
EPQ Supervisors ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 20 Feb 2009 09:41 GMT
 The below is a list of Strode's College 'EPQ Supervisors' who have agreed to supervise an 'Extended Project'. more » |
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Students interested in Criminology are encouraged to research this topic area as part of an Extended Project Qualification. The idea is to link the research to aspects of the proposed WJEC course on Criminology which could start in September 2011. 
Brunel University (see attached correspondence) have changed their admission criteria, and expressed in writing: "The skills acquired by the EPQ are welcomed by Universities" ... "We hope to encourage students and schools/colleges to take up the Extended Project Qualifications." They also welcome the introduction of qualifications (like the AQA Baccalaureate) that are worth more than 3 A Levels. 
