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This resource is a comprehensive introductory slide deck designed to guide Leaving Cert Economics students through the initial stages of their research report.

It clearly outlines the official guidelines and breaks down the marking scheme, helping students understand what is expected for success. The slides offer practical hints and tips for selecting an effective title and formulating a meaningful line of inquiry.

Teachers will find step-by-step advice on how to write clear and focused aims, with guidance on how to seamlessly align these aims with the courses learning outcomes, a crucial requirement for the project.

The product also includes a model sample introduction and a selection of helpful starter sentences to get students confidently writing from the outset.

How It Helps Another Teacher:

Saves Time: Prepares your students for the research report with minimal prep on your part, by offering a structured and clear introduction.

Clarifies Expectations: Helps students grasp the marking criteria early, which can improve the quality of their work.

Supports Student Success: Provides concrete examples and starter language that boost student confidence and reduce writers block.

Ensures Specification Alignment: Shows how to link report aims directly to the course learning outcomes, helping teachers ensure student work meets requirements.

Enhances Teaching Resources: Adds value to your teaching toolkit with a ready-to-use, polished presentation that can be adapted to your classroom style.