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I just had to tell my school I'm interested in doing an EPQ, and I'm in year 12 at the moment. Will we be starting in September and should I expect guidance in selecting a topic, or should I be thinking of looking for topics on my own now?

I'm interested in studying physics at uni and consequently I want to do a physics based EP, I was thinking something about parallel universes as is suggested by Max Tegmark, as I find it extremely interesting. However I'm not sure what or how I would research regarding such an abstract topic.

Anyone got any suggestions? It seems to be a really beneficial project to undertake - I'm looking forward to actually having things to discuss about my topic at university interviews.

Reply 1541

TWF

I have to do 2000 words by tonight or I'm getting kicked off the course.... Why oh why did I leave this subject in the dumps? Would be a shame if they booted me.....

Reply 1542

Jhyzone

I got an A for my EPQ Artefact!
That's 60 UCAS points in bag.
EPQ is definitely worth it and rewarding.
Do not EVER give up.

Reply 1543

rfoot

Got my presentation in 2 weeks. Polished off my essay pretty much 3 weeks ago, so I was quite happy with that. As I hadn't done a piece of extended writing due to my A Level choices, it was definitely worth doing one now, as Manchester said that they wanted a piece of extended writing possibly for the interview I had with them. Can't wait for it to be over, though. I haven't got anything riding on this, but it would be nice to get a good grade nonetheless.

Reply 1544

Ste_2505

Hi guys, I've set this poll up so I can gather some data for my EPQ. Would you guys also be so kind as to answer some questions as well 'cause it would be a massive help to me.

1) If you selected yes, for what offences would you like to see capital punishment reintrodeuced for?
2) Why these offences?
3) If you selected no, why would you not like to see it reintroduced?

Thanks for the help in advance.

Reply 1545

ChristinaEmily

I said no - because two wrongs don't make a right, and innocent people may be wrongly condemned to death.

Reply 1546

Kalliope

No because I don't think it is moral - finite crime, infinite punishment, two wrongs don't make a right, no chance of redemption/rehabilitation etc

Reply 1547

Solid_Snake_100

Yes - though funilly enough not for murder, I would support it for paedophiles and child abusers.

Reply 1548

dring

No. I don't believe the state should have the power to kill its citizens. I especially don't believe this given that we know our justice system sometimes gets it wrong.

Reply 1549

TlanTlan

Yes. The state should have the power to remove people who are completely incompatible with society

The hundreds of thousands it costs to keep a murderer in prison could be better put to use, and making people live out of their lives in cell is inhumane, so death would be a better alternative.

Paedophiles, Murderers, should be the ones sentenced to death.

Reply 1550

angryvivo

Yes but only to some serious crimes:

1 crimes against humanity
-1: crimes against children under the age of 12/15 (depending on the crime) including sex offences, rapes, murders, etc...
-2: crimes of genocide: for example if you were a terrorist, regardless of situation, religion
etc if you killed or commited genocide then you shouldn't really live while your victims didn't
get that chance did they?
-3: crimes such as Murder (depending on situation e.g. self-defense), Rape (NO EXCUSE),
Insurance Scammers to illegal or forced prostitution etc... if you force a girl/boy to have sex against their will, it should be seen as a rape instead of aiding prostitution etc..

Reply 1551

theantiparticle

no, because i think people should be given the chance to rehabilitate. also the system ocassionally makes mistakes

Reply 1552

dring

Original post by TlanTlan

Do you realise that it costs significantly more to kill them?

Reply 1553

angryvivo

Original post by dring

No. I don't believe the state should have the power to kill its citizens. I especially don't believe this given that we know our justice system sometimes gets it wrong.

yes that was 20/30 years ago. today it would be very hard for police to get it wrong 1: with the use of digital technology it is hard to escape a camera today etc.. and one should have concrete, not circumstantial evidence to be sentenced to death.

Reply 1554

angryvivo

Original post by dring

Do you realise that it costs significantly more to kill them?

gun? bullet?
i suppose you're considering the paperwork etc.. police payment etc...

Reply 1555

dring

Original post by angryvivo

You think that we never come to incorrect conclusions nowadays? I think that your faith in the justice system is somewhat misplaced! We have appeals procedures for a reason...but you can't appeal death.