6.6. Final Submission

• What is the Independent Study part of in OCR A-Level English Literature Component 03?

  A literary analysis
• The Independent Study requires you to research, plan, write, and properly reference
• What are two referencing styles commonly used in the Independent Study?

  MLA and Chicago
• Match the post-1900 text examples with their genres:

  "Mrs. Dalloway" ↔️ Novel

  "Dubliners" ↔️ Short Stories

  "The Waste Land" ↔️ Poetry Collection

  "Waiting for Godot" ↔️ Play
• When selecting a text, consider the availability of credible critical sources.
• What are two examples of post-1900 novels suitable for the Independent Study?

  "Mrs. Dalloway" and "The Handmaid's Tale"
• Defining the scope of your analysis involves identifying specific areas of the text
• What is the purpose of highlighting key words in your research area?

  Identify main concepts
• The first step in formulating a research question is to define the scope
• A focused research question should address the relationship between key concepts in the text.


  True
• Match the element of a good research question with its description:

  Focus ↔️ Concentrates on a specific aspect

  Open-endedness ↔️ Allows for detailed analysis

  Clarity ↔️ Uses precise language

  Relevance ↔️ Relates to key concepts
• When gathering evidence, it is important to collect relevant quotes, passages, and details
• The credibility and relevance of secondary sources should be evaluated when gathering evidence.


  True
• The introduction of an Independent Study essay should clearly state the research question
• Match the paragraph focus with its description:

  Paragraph 1 ↔️ Discuss how Woolf uses stream of consciousness to reveal inner lives

  Paragraph 2 ↔️ Analyze how stream of consciousness impacts narrative structure

  Paragraph 3 ↔️ Explore how stream of consciousness reflects themes
• What is the final step in structuring the conclusion of an Independent Study essay?

  Reiterate the significance
• To develop a strong argument, the first step is to establish a clear thesis
• Match the key components of the Independent Study with their descriptions:

  Research ↔️ Gathering information from sources

  Planning ↔️ Organizing thoughts and arguments

  Writing ↔️ Crafting a well-structured essay

  Referencing ↔️ Acknowledging sources accurately
• Selecting a suitable post-1900 text requires considering its depth of analysis
• What does "depth of analysis" refer to when selecting a post-1900 text?

  In-depth literary exploration
• Choosing a text you are personally interested in is essential for the Independent Study.


  True
• Steps to develop a strong research question for the Independent Study:

  1️⃣ Define the scope of your analysis

  2️⃣ Identify key concepts

  3️⃣ Create a clear and concise question
• Why is developing a strong research question crucial for an Independent Study?

  Guides the study focus
• What is the second step in formulating a research question?

  Identify key concepts
• What is an example of a well-formulated research question for "Mrs. Dalloway"?

  How does Woolf use stream of consciousness?
• Steps to gather and analyze evidence for an Independent Study:

  1️⃣ Gather evidence from primary text

  2️⃣ Find supporting evidence from secondary sources

  3️⃣ Analyze the evidence to relate it to the research question
• What should evidence be used to build in a literary analysis?

  A well-supported argument
• What is the first element of structuring an Independent Study essay effectively?

  Introduction
• What is the purpose of topic sentences in the body paragraphs of an essay?

  Introduce the focus
• The conclusion of an Independent Study essay should summarize the key findings
• Structuring an essay effectively is crucial for presenting a well-organized and compelling literary analysis.


  True
• What should be explained when analyzing evidence for a literary argument?

  Its relation to the thesis
• What is a key element of a well-developed argument in an Independent Study essay?

  Clear thesis
• When analyzing evidence, it is important to explain how the evidence relates to and supports your thesis
• What is the purpose of a thesis in an argument?

  A clear, focused central claim
• The Independent Study is a significant part of OCR A-Level English Literature Component 03
• What is the first key action in the planning stage of the Independent Study?

  Develop an outline
• What is one criterion for selecting a suitable post-1900 text for the Independent Study?

  Depth of analysis
• When developing a strong research question, the first step is to define the scope
• What are the two main steps in gathering and analyzing evidence for the Independent Study?

  Gather evidence and analyze evidence