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KA1 Workshop: Investigate and Present

In this lesson you assemble your Module 4 investigation findings into a clear digital pack for a named audience. You reference every claim, save the editable file and a PDF archive in sm4/, and bank Specialism Module 4 Key Assignment 1.

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    1 - Introduction ~5 mins

    Today you will

    • finish your investigation findings in one file
    • write it for a real audience, with references
    • save it and a PDF copy in {{code:sm4/}}

    Illustration for IntroductionYour file is called {{code:sm4_ka1_investigation_presentation}}. This is Key Assignment work.

    Warm-up

    Open your {{code:sm4}} folder and look at what is there. Who might really read your findings? Name a real person or group.

    2 - Key Concepts ~5 mins

    A digital format is how you share findings, like a two-page document.

    A reference says where a fact, quote or picture came from, so a reader can check it.

    A caution is one honest line about the limits of what you found.

    A recommendation is one next step your reader could take.

    A PDF copy is a finished copy that can't be changed.

    Example

    One student asked what a first-year apprentice electrician earns. Her file has three findings, one caution, one recommendation and five references.

    3 - Assemble the KA1 Scaffold ~10 mins

    Now you will set up the headings in your file, but don't write your findings yet. Use your own investigation question, not the electrician example. Follow the steps in the box below.

    You will type these:

    Headings (Heading 2):

    • Audience and purpose
    • Key findings
    • Caution (bias or limits)
    • Recommendation
    • References

    Sample line under Key findings:

    Finding 1: [plain claim]. Evidence: [source name]

    4 - Common Issues ~3 mins

    Stuck?

    • My sources are weak. Do one quick search for two stronger ones, like official pages, and add them to {{code:sm4_references}}.
    • My references are just links. Add the organisation or author, title, date and the date you read it.
    • My PDF went to Downloads. Upload or drag it into {{code:sm4}}.

    If you want to add Canva or CapCut, save your document and PDF first.

    5 - Portfolio Build: Teacher-approved KA1 Pack ~25 mins

    Portfolio Build

    Your goal: Finish your Key Assignment findings file and save a PDF copy in {{code:sm4/}}.
    Time: ~25 minutes
    Task: Get your teacher to approve your format first, then:
    1. Open {{code:sm4_ka1_investigation_presentation}} in {{code:sm4/}}.
    2. Under Audience and purpose, say in two sentences who will read it.
    3. Replace the sample line with three real findings, each with its source.
    4. Add one caution, one recommendation and your full reference list.
    5. Download a PDF, then upload {{code:sm4_ka1_investigation_presentation.pdf}} into {{code:sm4/}}.

    In Word, use {{menu:File -> Export -> Download as PDF}}. In Google Docs, use {{menu:File -> Download -> PDF document (.pdf)}}.

    Success criteria:
    • Both files are saved in {{code:sm4/}}.
    • It names a real audience and one clear question.
    • Three findings each have a reference.
    • It has a caution and a recommendation.
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