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Qualification
What is the EPQ?
The EPQ is a stand alone qualification that is
taken in, and delivered by, schools/colleges.
What do you have to do?
Complete the EPQ in school/college as
directed by your teacher. This will involve
you creating a project log to document your
planning, research and progress and delivering
a presentation on the outcome.
You must achieve a C grade or above
in the EPQ to successfully complete RO.
When you have your EPQ result, you must
inform the RO Central Team.
Howwill it help you?
It allows you to examine a topic of your
choice in more detail.
You will develop core skills in analysis,
research, problem solving, critical
thinking and communication.
You will develop skills in preparing
and delivering a presentation.
It will develop your ability to take
responsibility for your own learning.
What support do you have?
Your school/college will guide and support
you through the EPQ.
The RO universities host events and activities
that may offer additional support for your
chosen topic and help you develop
your research and academic writing skills.
You can read more about RO events and
activities on of this guide.
Skills4uni will help you with your research skills,
referencing and presentations. You can read
more about skills4uni o of this guide.
The Bright Knowledge Bank on the ementoring
site provides helpful articles on a range of topic
areas including referencing, using sources and
writing research essays.
If you have already started your EPQ you
should carry on with the timetable set out
for you by your school or college. You
must send a copy of your results when
you have them to the RO Central Team
by email to:
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