AS

GCE AS Biology Unit 3 – Visit or Issue Report
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Assessment criteria 	Level of response 	Mark awarded	MODERATOR USE ONLY	
1   Describe the biological methods and processes used in a chosen area of biology in the context of a problem or question identified during a visit made or issue researched 	Identify and describe a question or problem in an area of biology relevant to a visit made or issue researched. 	/4	/4	
	Describe the biological methods and processes involved in producing data or solutions to problems or questions relevant to a visit made or issue researched. 	/4	/4	
	Explain how the methods and processes used in the chosen area of biology are appropriate in terms of producing both valid and reliable data or effective solutions to address the problem or question identified using graphs, photos, diagrams and tables that are appropriate, relevant and integrated with the report. 	/4	/4	
2   Identify applications and implications of the 
biology encountered 
within the context of the visit or issue researched		Identify two implications (ethical, social, economic or environmental) of the applied biology encountered within the context of the visit or issue researched. 	/4	/4	
	Evaluate benefits and risks to humans, other organisms and the environment as appropriate of the implications of the applied biology being studied / identified. 	/4	/4	
	Discuss alternative views or solutions for implications of the biology encountered within the context of the visit or issue. 	/4	/4	
3   Use information or 
arguments obtained 
from three or more 
sources (including 
at least one web-based and one not web-based) when researching the visit or issue 	Use information or arguments obtained from three or more sources (including at least one web-based and one not web-based) when researching the visit or issue. Clearly identify any quotes from sources. 	/4	/4	
	Provide information about the source, author and date of three or more references used in the visit or issue report. Link references to the appropriate text in the visit or issue report. 	/4	/4	
	Evaluate at least two references used in the report.
	/4	/4	
4   Communicate clearly, concisely and logically with appropriate use of
visuals	Spelling, punctuation and grammar are correct, and the presentation is logical and concise. There is good use of technical language. Visuals are present, but not necessarily referred to in the text. 	/4	/4	
	TOTAL MARK 	/40	/40	

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