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Friday, February 20
by
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. Click here for EPQ specification/log/registration forms. YOUR PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE 20th September 2010. more »
 2 AttachmentsMonday, July 26
Useful Bacc & EPQ materials and dates ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 26 Jul 2010 12:37 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 »
6 AttachmentsTuesday, April 20
Buy the EPQ handbook - only £8.45
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 20 Apr 2010 16:27 BST
 There is a very useful handbook  available for students undertaking the Extended Project Qualification. more »
Wednesday, April 14
Number of University applicants revised to a 16.5% increase.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 14 Apr 2010 15:08 BST
 It seems that University applications, so far this year, have risen by 16.5% according to UCAS. more »
Friday, March 5
EPQ Supervision Guidance
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 05 Mar 2010 10:45 GMT
Sunday, February 28
YOU MUST MEET THE EPQ LOG DEADLINES.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 28 Feb 2010 09:25 GMT
Friday, February 26
Funds to help EPQ students ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 26 Feb 2010 23:04 GMT
 The College might have some Learner Support Funds available to help students in the summer term who are working on EPQs and need to buy books, do research trips etc. more »
Friday, January 22
The EPQ and the UCAS tariff ...
by
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.
by
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 ...
by
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
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 09 Jan 2010 07:55 GMT
iMindmap is a software program that runs on a Windows or Mac computer. There is also an iPod/iPhone/iPad version. The program is great for developing your brain and for planning/analysing essays/extended projects etc. It can also be used to make notes, for revision, and to evaluate issues/topics. iMindmap is a software program that runs on a Windows or Mac computer. There is also an iPod/iPhone/iPad version. The program is great for developing your brain/thinking and for planning/analysing essays/extended 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 find iMindmap on College Computers (under Main Programs - save to My Documents):
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Wednesday, December 9
Criminology
by
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 ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 22 Nov 2009 12:53 GMT
 The EPQ Deadline is Monday the 20th September 2010. Students MUST complete their Extended Project by that date, giving your EPQ Supervisor time 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 4th October 2010 (project submission 5th November 2010 - check these dates). 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. 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, 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 » Monday, July 6
Maximise Your Google Research - With Google Scholar
by
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 » Tuesday, June 16
Something to be proud of ...
by
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
by
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 ...
by
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 ...
by
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 » Wednesday, April 8
Pass on any useful websites ...
by
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 »
Sunday, 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 AttachmentsFriday, 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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The Extended Project Qualification is worth up to 70 UCAS points (this compares favourably to an AS subject qualification which is worth 60). 
Please follow this link for details of the UCAS Tariff. 
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. 
