IB Physics Internal Assessment

An Eight-Step Guide

Introduction to the PaperPlainz IA Guide

Step 1

The Basics

Variables, Research Question, and Experiment

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Step 2

Exploration 1

Introduction and Background Information

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Step 3

Exploration 2

Variables, Apparatus, Method, and Safety

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Step 4

Analysis 1

Raw Data Table, Experiment, and Uncertainties

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Analysis 2

Averages and Uncertainty Calculations

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Analysis 3

Graphing and Data Analysis

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Step 7

Evaluation

Research Question, Scientific Context, Method, and Extensions

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Step 8

Final Touches

Referencing and Final Checks

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