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    Cambridge International Project Qualification 9980
    Example Project Proposal Forms (for examination from 2022) 


    • Introduction

      This short course provides examples of the types of questions and comments that teachers may use when giving guidance and feedback to candidates on their project and research question. 

      Click on each example and then read the questions that accompany it. Have a go at writing your own response to each question, trying to identify any problem areas within the proposal, as well as any strengths. Click on the Comment beneath each question to reveal some suggested feedback and guidance for the candidate.

    • Example A: Project Proposal Form


      Please note: Information about the candidate and centre has been removed from the form to protect the identity of the candidate.



    • Now that you have read Example A, you may want to ask these questions to check the suitability of the completed form. Click on the Comment to find the answer.

      Is the question focused so that it can be researched and answered in the time and words available?

      Are the methods an appropriate way to answer the question?

      Are the methods feasible for the learner?

      Are the sources suitable?

      Is the proposal suitable?

      Overall commentary on proposal

    • Example B: Project Proposal Form 


      Please note: Information about the candidate and centre has been removed from the form to protect the identity of the candidate.



    • Now that you have read Example B, you may want to ask these questions to check the suitability of the completed form. Click on the Comment to find the answer.

      Is the question focused so that it can be researched and answered in the time and words available?

      Are the methods an appropriate way to answer the question?

      Are the methods feasible for the learner?

      Are the sources suitable?

      Is the proposal suitable?

      Overall commentary on proposal

    • Example C: Project Proposal Form


      Please note: Information about the candidate and centre has been removed from the form to protect the identity of the candidate.



    • Now that you have read Example C, you may want to ask these questions to check the suitability of the completed form. Click on the Comment to find the answer.

      Is the question focused so that it can be researched and answered in the time and words available?

      Are the methods an appropriate way to answer the question?

      Are the methods feasible for the learner?

      Are the sources suitable?

      Is the proposal suitable?

      Overall commentary on proposal