Coursework Goals

Coursework refers to one or more pieces of original written work done by the student and is an excellent opportunity to show the examiner your enthusiasm and interest in the subject.

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Coursework topic

Each examining board has its own approach to . Some allow a completely free choice of assignment while others ask you to select from a fixed menu of topics. Make sure you have read any regulations and advice issued by your board.
Make sure you involve your teacher when you choose and plan your assignment. Here are some points to think about yourself:

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• Choose a topic which interests you and which allows you to demonstrate what you know, understand and can do.
• Make a list of questions raised by the topic. Then select one key question about your topic.
• Turn your question into a hypotheses, i.e. a statement that can be proved or disproved by your assignment. For example, the question 'Why are some workers paid more than others?' can be turned into various hypotheses for testing:
  1. Wages depend on qualifications
  2. Wages are related to trade unions
  3. Women earn less than men

Collecting information

• Using primary sources involves doing your own interviews, surveys and questionnaires
• Using secondary sources involves looking at books, newspapers, magazines, government statistics and maps