The inquiry project is the Digital Society internal assessment: an investigation into the impacts of a digital system on people and communities, worth 30 % at SL and 20 % at HL.
What you submit
- An inquiry process document (about 1,500 words) that sets your focus and discusses claims and perspectives in three sources.
- A recorded multimedia presentation of up to 10 minutes.
- A list of references.
The five criteria (24 marks)
| Criterion | Marks | Assessed in |
|---|---|---|
| A · Inquiry focus | 3 | Process document |
| B · Claims and perspectives | 6 | Process document |
| C · Analysis and evaluation | 6 | Presentation |
| D · Conclusion | 6 | Presentation |
| E · Communication | 3 | Presentation |
Choosing a strong focus
Pick one specific digital system, a defined group of people and an impact you can evaluate. “Is social media bad?” is too broad; “To what extent has Instagram's hidden-likes feature affected the well-being of 16-year-olds at my school?” works. First-hand research (interviews, surveys) makes it stand out.
Presentation tips
- About 1 minute on the focus, 5 on impacts and implications for different stakeholders, 2 on evaluation and conclusion, 2 on emerging trends and future developments.
- Use visuals with a purpose: data, diagrams, short clips.
- Rehearse with a timer.