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My EPQ is STEM based so I cannot really use primary data, is this needed?
Also do I have to use images?
Do I need to use a source analysis table or can I just state in my production log that I've been using my bib.com for my bibliography and it determines if a source is credible?
I've seen some example essays where there is a reference list and a bibliography, what is the difference and do I need both?
Thanks for any help.

Reply 1

You don't need primary data if it's not relevant to your research. You don't have to use images, but it is useful to have some in your presentation to make it more engaging. You do need a source analysis table because you need to say more than just yes/no to credibility e.g. use BRAVENS structure for each source. A reference list is everything you've used in your dissertation, a bibliography is all of your references + any other things you looked at that influenced your dissertation even if you didn't cite them directly in your dissertation. It's useful to have both.

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by 18sphillips
You don't need primary data if it's not relevant to your research. You don't have to use images, but it is useful to have some in your presentation to make it more engaging. You do need a source analysis table because you need to say more than just yes/no to credibility e.g. use BRAVENS structure for each source. A reference list is everything you've used in your dissertation, a bibliography is all of your references + any other things you looked at that influenced your dissertation even if you didn't cite them directly in your dissertation. It's useful to have both.

thank you so much,
For the source analysis, I have columns for source type, citation, credibility and why, usefulness and why. Do I put my research notes on this table too or will examiners not need to see my research notes?

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by hummyislam
thank you so much,
For the source analysis, I have columns for source type, citation, credibility and why, usefulness and why. Do I put my research notes on this table too or will examiners not need to see my research notes?

Put anything and everything vaguely related to your EPQ wherever it fits best on your planning record.

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