Step-by-Step Individual Report Checklist
Step 1: Understand the Task (Preparation Phase)
● Task Description: Write a structured report (1500–2000 words) exploring a global
issue with varying perspectives, its causes, consequences, and possible actions.
● Focus Areas: Research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, and communication
skills.
● Choose a Topic: Select a topic from the syllabus list that aligns with your
interests. Please highlight your topic!
● Arts in society ● Media and communication
● Change in culture and communities ● Migration and urbanization
● Climate change, energy, and ● Poverty and inequality
resources ● Social identity and inclusion
● Development, trade, and aid ● Sport and recreation
● Digital world ● Technology, industry, and
● Education for all innovation
● Employment ● Transport, travel, and tourism
● Environment, pollution, and ● Values and beliefs
conservation ● Water, food, and agriculture
● Globalization
● Health and wellbeing
● Review examples of past reports and/or rubrics to understand expectations.
Step 2: Topic Selection and Checklist:
Research Question
Development Choose a topic from the list above.
Conduct initial research to understand the context
Action: Choose a global issue of the issue.
of interest, ensuring it has Identify potential perspectives (e.g., local farmers
global, national, and local vs. global corporations).
perspectives. Formulate a
Formulate a clear and focused research question.
research question based on
Confirm the feasibility of your topic and question
your preliminary research.
with your teacher. Keep in mind that it is easier to
write about a controversial topic.
Step 3: Conduct Research Checklist:
Action: Gather evidence from Research local, national, and global perspectives
reliable sources to explore on the issue.
your research question. Identify the causes and consequences of the issue.
Ensure a range of Collect evidence to support claims and arguments.
perspectives is included.
Evaluate sources for credibility and reliability.
Document your findings with proper citations.
Step 4: Outline the Report Checklist:
Action: Create a structured Introduction: Explain the global issue, its
outline to organize your report. relevance, and the research question.
Perspectives: Present and analyse local, national,
and global perspectives.
Causes and Consequences: Discuss the origins
and impacts of the issue.
Evaluation of Evidence: Assess the reliability and
credibility of your sources.
Courses of Action: Propose and evaluate possible
solutions.
Reflection: Discuss personal learning and how
different perspectives shaped your understanding.
Conclusion: Summarize findings and answer the
research question.
Step 5: Draft the Report Checklist:
Action: Write the first draft Write a clear introduction explaining the issue and
using the outline as a guide. research question.
Focus on clarity, structure, and Present evidence-supported arguments for each
critical analysis. perspective.
Analyse and evaluate causes, consequences, and
proposed actions.
Reflect on personal learning and the influence of
different perspectives.
Conclude by answering your research question.
Cite all sources correctly.
Step 6: Revise and Edit Checklist:
Action: Refine your draft for Ensure arguments are supported by evidence.
clarity, coherence, and Check that all perspectives are analysed
adherence to assessment thoroughly.
criteria. Evaluate and strengthen your reflection section.
Verify proper use of citations and references.
Edit for grammar, spelling, and word count
compliance.
Step 7: Final Submission Checklist:
Action: Submit the polished Ensure the report is 1500–2000 words (excluding
report along with the bibliography).
bibliography. Confirm that all sources are cited correctly.
Submit the report before the deadline.
