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Cu
y in a Hu
y
2 -SA3 - Research Question and
Rationale - Draft due 15th August,
Final Sept 11
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Learning Intention
Understand how to write a research investigation report (following the BSDE writing guide). 
 
Success Criteria
pose a research question addressing an aspect of the claim.
Explain, using scienti�c terms energy phenomena associated with the claim
Task Purpose
You have observed two experiments demonstrating the e�ectiveness of insulation
using the wave and particle model to explain your results.
You will then conduct research to determine the most e�ective insulation method to
apply to the scenario below. 
Task details
Scenario: You are about to travel to grandma who lives a three-hour drive away. You
grandma wants you to
ing your world-famous cu
y for the family lunch ready to be served
as soon as you a
ive.
Requirements:
1. The cu
y must always stay above 60 degree C to follow safe food guidelines. However,
your grandma loves her food hot and therefore you aim to keep it above 70oC.
2. You have the following materials available in your house, aluminum foil, bu
le
wrap, quilted food ca
ier, plastic bags and containers (take away, Décor,
supermarket
ands), casserole dish and a polystyrene box
3. You are not allowed to reheat your cu
y along the drive or on a
ival at grandmas
4. You have to keep to the speed limit.
 
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y in a Hu
y and Declaration of ownership of work.
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The Claim / Scenerio
‘It is possible to keep food that is initially near 100oC above 60oC for a duration of 3 Hours
using a collection of insulating materials commonly found in the home" --(Grandma 2022) .’
Question 1
Writing a Research Question.
St
ep
Description Example Your Work
1
Break down the Task.  
Identify the key terms of
the claim.  
Task Purpose: 
You have
observed two
experiments
demonstrating
the e�ectiveness
of insulation,
using the wave
and particle
model to explain
how the
insulation works.
You will then
conduct research
to determine the
e�ectiveness of
these and other 
insulation
materials found
around the home 
Key terms: e�ectiveness,
wave and particle model,
conduct, insulation  
The task is to �nd out what
materials we �nd at home is the
most e�ective insulation fo
keeping the cu
y for my
precious grandma hot between
60-70c.
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2
Question the key
elements of the Task.  
Generate questions that
help clarify the key terms
as they relate to the unit
of study.  
What is meant by
the e�ectiveness
of insulation?
What is wave and
particle models?
What sort of
esearch do I
need to �nd out
the e�ectiveness
of insulation?
The e�ectiveness of insulation is
where we try to decide what
material limits heat transfe
 the wave nature of light states
that light can behave as an
electromagnetic wave, whereas
the particle nature of light states
that light consists of particles
called photons
We need to conduct an
experiment to �nd out what
insulation keeps the food at 60-
70c
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3
Pose possible research
questions.  
Extend the questions
from step 2 to ask how
the key terms could be
linked.  
Is aluminum foil 
an e�ective
insulation fo
keeping the cu
y
at a safe
temperature? 
Is bu
le
wrap an e�ective
insulation fo
keeping the cu
y
at a safe
temperature?
Is quilted food
containers an
e�ective
insulation fo
keeping the cu
y
at a safe
temperature?
Is plastic
ags and contain
ers an e�ective
insulation fo
keeping the cu
y
at a safe
temperature?
Can a
combination of
insulators be
more e�ective
than the best
insulator?
Is aluminum foil an e�ective
insulation for keeping the cu
y
at a safe temperature?
Is plastic bags and containers an
e�ective insulation for keeping
the cu
y at a safe temperature?
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4
Critique the questions.  
Examine the possible
esearch questions fo
their suitability to the
task:  
Do they only
consider one
independent
variable?  
Do they include
an element that
can be measured
using data?  
Is the scope
suitable to allow
for a
detailed 600-
word answer?  
Is aluminum an e�ective
medium for this job?
 It does conduct
heat very well but it
locks radiant heat.
Is bu
le wrap e�ective as
a medium for this job?
The air trapped in
the di�erent layers
does reduce
conduction and
convection but
adiation passes
through.
5
Finalise the research
question.  
Use the results of the
critique to select and
�nalise the research
question.  
Would using a (....insert
method or combination
....) be an e�ective
insulation for keeping
cu
y  above .......  fo
........? 
Please note - do not use this
example in you
assignment. 
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Question 2
Research Question
What are you investigating? 
Question 3
Aim:
The aim of the research is to ... 
Question 4
Hypothesis (Prediction): 
What do you think the design of the container should look like based on your cu
ent
understanding of heat transfer, insulation, emissivity and other concepts explored in class?
Provide reasons for your choices. 
 
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Question 5
Background/ Rationale:
Explain the concepts of heat transfer, e�ectiveness of insulation, emissivity, etc in
elation to keeping the cu
y above 60 degrees Celsius.
Make sure discuss the following in the background:
What is heat?
How is heat transfe
ed? Explain the three methods of heat transfer. 
What are the di�erent models used to explain how heat energy is transfe
ed?
How can heat loss be reduced/ minimised?
What are the most e�ective insulation methods? Are some methods better than
others? Make sure you compare insulation materials/methods.
 Use data or graphs to support your �ndings. 
 
It is crucial that you include an in-text reference for every new piece of information in you
esearch investigation response. Use APA style referencing. See the BSDE writing Guide 2019
to see how to do in-text referencing.
In-text referencing examples:
Paraphrasing examples:
According to Jones (1998), APA style is a di�cult citation format for �rst-time learners.
APA style is a di�cult citation format for �rst-time learners (Jones, 1998, p. 199).
 
Direct quote examples:
According to Jones (1998), "students often had di�culty using APA style, especially when it was
their �rst time".
Jones XXXXXXXXXXfound "students often had di�culty using APA style" (p. 199); what implications
does this have for teachers?
Jones XXXXXXXXXXfound "students often had di�culty using APA style"; what implications does this
have for teachers?
 
Include a reference list at the end of your response that includes sources you have in-text
eferenced - see reference list below (question 10).
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Question 6
Support �ndings with relevant data tables or graphs, or diagrams.
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This student has not uploaded a �le for this question.
Question 7
Conclusion:
Question 8
Recommendations:
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Question 9
Evaluation of sources
Evaluate the overall strength & accuracy of the sources used in your research. 
Discuss the quality of your data (reliability/validity/shortfalls of sources). 
Did you use databases? Why?
Did you use websites? How do you know the information was reliable and credible?
Is there anything you would do di�erent to improve the quality of the data/ information you
found and used?
Question 10
References
For 'in text' references, include only author, date published e.g. (Author's last name,
Year). 
All in text references must appear in this reference list. 
For entries in the reference list, include author, data published, organisation,
website
ook/journal, webpage/pages, url.
Reference lists are in alphabetical order according to author's last name.