RMPS
National 4
Added Value Unit
Assignment
What is the assignment?
This unit is a research-based
assignment.
You have to research a topic you are
interested in that is a religious, moral
and/or philosophical topic or issue
You will be assessed on finding, using
and presenting information and views.
In completing the assignment
you will develop skills, including:
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Enquiring into ideas
Expressing views
Understanding and using sources
Describing, and explaining beliefs and ideas
Developing your knowledge and understanding
Some of the skills you will be
developing are:
• 1 Literacy
1.1 Reading – books, course notes, websites etc.
• 3 Health and wellbeing
3.1 Personal learning – taking responsibility for your own
learning.
• 5 Thinking skills
5.2 Understanding – selecting appropriate information.
5.3 Applying – using the information gathered correctly.
Think about how your assignment
may look:
Your final product could be…
… a presentation
Your final product could be…
... a short film
Your final product could be…
…a written report
Your final product could be…
... a video diary
Your final product could be…
...a booklet
Your final product could be…
… a wall display
Your final product could be…
a wide range of other options
that you think would best
show your work
Discuss: What other ways could you
use to show what you have
done and what you have
learned?
Decide on a topic – you need to
agree this with your teacher
• Choose an issue/topic related to the
course that you find interesting.
• Choose an issue/topic where you
can show off your knowledge and
understanding.
• Be clear what it is you are going to
do and how you will achieve
success.
Your assignment should
focus on:
Extending and applying the knowledge
and / or skills you have learned during
the Course.
• By challenging you to investigate further one
area of work that you have studied in class.
• By applying what you have learned in a
meaningful way that allows you to demonstrate
your understanding of the topic.
Think about how you will
complete the task
• What you are going to do and
how you are going to do it?
– For example, if you want to use
film, how will you access the
right equipment and will you be
able to edit it effectively?
Things to think about…
• What would you like your
assignment to look like?
• Where are your strengths?
• Timescale – what are the
deadlines?
Make a list of possible
resources…
people, library, TV, radio,
newspapers, magazines etc
Research a range of sources and
use them to help present your
ideas
Gather relevant information.
Explain the issue/topic.
Make sure you understand the
words you use.
Consider some viewpoints
Include different viewpoints.
You might refer to a wide selection or
choose a more select in-depth
approach.
Present your findings
Evaluate your work
Be reflective.
How do you think you did?
What could be improved?
What are you really pleased
about?
Ask your teacher for feedback.