social justice isnt a topic area so thats a no-no (and dont let them argue its a school based question cause its not!)
You shouldnt really dictate what students do in the ISP. You can download a copy of the syllabus in word or pdf format or online from
www.tristanforsyth.com (check the links) or from the board
From the syllabus (apologies for the long post-important/relevant bits in
bold-feel free to argue!!
"HSC Course – Interest Study Project (ISP)
The aim of the Interest Study Project (ISP) is to allow students to apply the knowledge and skills gained from the Depth Studies to
other areas of interest.
The ISP gives the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in their studies to an area of interest outlined in this section of the syllabus. There are three key dimensions to the ISP.
Firstly,
the student is to create a focus question. This question provides the context in which the student does research and it should clearly limit the scope and coverage of the research undertaken. The focus question must be a precise and specific question.
The focus question is to be created from the content within ONE of the areas of focus.
Secondly, the
ISP diary documents the evolution and refinement of the Focus Question, together with the process details of the study. As students engage in research and investigation all aspects of this are to be recorded in the diary. Diary entries are to reflect the type and scope of the study being undertaken. The diary is to be 600–800 words (or equivalent) in length.
Thirdly,
the ISP report. The report addresses the focus question and documents the findings of the study.
It gives the student an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in their studies to an area of interest outlined in this section of the syllabus. The students will base their reports on personal research. The report is to be 1000–1200 words (or equivalent) in length.
There are four kinds of interest study.
1. The seven Interest Studies which enable students to investigate the relationship of religious beliefs and experiences to various aspects of human life, society and culture. In these studies, students must draw on at least one of the religious traditions specified in the Depth Studies. Each of the seven areas selected give students the opportunity to look at the specific contribution of religious beliefs and experiences to a religious tradition. Each of these Interest Studies has THREE areas of focus, (A), (B) and (C). The focus question is to be selected from ONE of the areas of focus.
2. There are five Interest Studies which enable students to make a substantial study of a significant Asian, Melanesian or Polynesian religion using the same approach as that specified in the Depth Study of one religious tradition. Each of these Interest Studies has THREE areas of focus. The areas of focus are divided into areas (A), (B) and (C). The focus question is to be selected from ONE of the areas of focus.
3. An Interest Study which enables students to investigate the relationship of religious beliefs to a non-religious belief system.
4. An Interest Study, approved by the school, which will enable students to examine a significant issue that is reflected in the ethos of the school and its community.
All students are to complete ONE ISP.
Studies of Religion I students may choose from any of the Interest Studies.
Studies of Religion II students may choose from any of the Interest Studies, except Religion and Media and Religion and Non-religion.
The ISP will be assessed as part of school-based assessment."
