How to Write an Effective ESS Internal Assessment

02 Dec How to Write an Effective ESS Internal Assessment

The secret to an effective Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Internal Assessment is to strike a balance between scientific rigor and thoughtful analysis. Start by picking a compelling topic with clear relevance to environmental systems and societies, and be sure to establish a focused research question. From there, your research must be methodical: design experiments or gather data that directly address your question.

Incorporate multiple perspectives—social, economic, and environmental—and critically analyze your findings. Use data visualizations effectively and ensure your report is well-organized, with clear sections for introduction, methodology, results, analysis, and conclusion. Remember, your discussion should show deep understanding and highlight the broader implications of your study.

Ideas for ESS IA

• Be certain that your question is as clear and specific as possible.
• Avoid general terms, and refer to the specific independent (manipulated) and dependent (responding) variables you will be testing.
• Be specific about the direction and magnitude of the change you expect to observe in the dependent variable as a result of changes you make in the level of the independent variable.