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Research design
74%
Analysis
55%
Evaluation
46%
Communication
82%

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Personal Engagement
Research Design
Data Analysis
Evaluation
Presentation
Reflection
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
Clarity
Conclusion
Structure
Discussion
Strategy
Method
Planning
Personal Engagement
Research Design
Data Analysis
Evaluation
Presentation
Reflection
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
Clarity
Conclusion
Structure
Discussion
Strategy
Method
Planning
Mathematical Communication
Use of Mathematics
Identification and Evaluation of Sources
Investigation
Language
Analysis and Evaluation
Focus, Organization and Development
Understanding and Interpretation
Conceptual Understanding
Integration of a Key Concept
Selection and Application of Tools and Theories
Terminology
Application and Analysis
Key Concept
Process
Development
Mathematical Communication
Use of Mathematics
Identification and Evaluation of Sources
Investigation
Language
Analysis and Evaluation
Focus, Organization and Development
Understanding and Interpretation
Conceptual Understanding
Integration of a Key Concept
Selection and Application of Tools and Theories
Terminology
Application and Analysis
Key Concept
Process
Development
Research Methodology
Data Collection
Research Question and Inquiry
Treatment of Data
Analysis and Conclusion
Coherence of the Body of Artworks
Conceptual Realization
Technical Resolution
Understanding of Artistic Context
Explanation and Justification
Analysis and Synthesis
Evaluation and Reflection
Recommendation
Written Analysis
System Overview
Problem Specification
Research Methodology
Data Collection
Research Question and Inquiry
Treatment of Data
Analysis and Conclusion
Coherence of the Body of Artworks
Conceptual Realization
Technical Resolution
Understanding of Artistic Context
Explanation and Justification
Analysis and Synthesis
Evaluation and Reflection
Recommendation
Written Analysis
System Overview
Problem Specification
Fieldwork Question and Geographic Context
Methods of Investigation
Quality and Treatment of Information Collected
Identification of Issue and Justification
Ideas and Intentions
The Proposed Design
Knowledge and Understanding in Context
Critical Thinking
Anthropological Nature of the Research
Appropriateness and Justification of Methods
Awareness of Ethical Considerations
Evaluation of Fieldwork Process
Critical Reflection of Fieldwork Research
Observation and Report
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Fieldwork Question and Geographic Context
Methods of Investigation
Quality and Treatment of Information Collected
Identification of Issue and Justification
Ideas and Intentions
The Proposed Design
Knowledge and Understanding in Context
Critical Thinking
Anthropological Nature of the Research
Appropriateness and Justification of Methods
Awareness of Ethical Considerations
Evaluation of Fieldwork Process
Critical Reflection of Fieldwork Research
Observation and Report
Portfolio Pages — Role 1
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