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CAT PAT TIPS | Phase 3 | Report Setup & Introduction
Mr Long Education - IT & CAT
Overview
This video guides Grade 12 students through Phase 3 of their CAT PAT, focusing on setting up their report and writing an effective introduction. It explains how to copy the previous report, update the cover page with an abstract, and construct the introduction using information from the task definition and focus question. The emphasis is on adapting existing content rather than direct copying to ensure clarity and meet specific marking criteria for the introduction.
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Chapters
- Phase 3 involves completing the core of the report started in Phase 1 and creating a website.
- Begin by copying the report from your Phase 1 or Phase 2 folder into the new Phase 3 report folder.
- Ensure the report is clearly named (e.g., 'Phase 3 Report') for easy identification.
- While styles are important, it's often easier to add content first and then refine formatting.
Properly setting up your report ensures you are working with the correct document and have a clear starting point for Phase 3, preventing lost work and confusion.
Copying your Phase 2 report file into a new 'Phase 3 Report' folder within your main CAT PAT directory.
- The cover page, created in Phase 1, should include your name, school, subject, and chosen topic.
- Add a brief, 3-4 line abstract that summarizes the report's content.
- The abstract should give a reader a clear idea of what the report is about.
- Use your focus question as inspiration for the abstract's content.
A well-crafted abstract provides a concise overview of your report, helping readers quickly understand its scope and purpose.
Writing a 3-4 sentence summary of your chosen topic (e.g., the impact of social media on teen mental health) to place on the cover page.
- The introduction must provide an overview of the original problem.
- It must clearly state the focus and purpose of the investigation.
- Crucially, do not include any additional, unnecessary information beyond the problem, focus, and purpose.
- Adapt content from the first two paragraphs of your task definition (current situation and focus/purpose) and your focus question.
- Rephrase and edit the copied content to ensure it flows well and is not identical to the task definition.
A strong introduction sets the stage for your report, clearly defining the problem and the goals of your investigation, which is essential for guiding the reader and meeting assessment criteria.
Taking the answers you wrote for 'What is the current situation?' and 'What is the focus and purpose?' in your task definition, and rephrasing them into a coherent introductory paragraph.
Key takeaways
- Phase 3 builds directly on previous work, requiring careful organization of your report files.
- The abstract is a brief, informative summary that should entice the reader.
- The introduction's core components are the problem overview, focus, and purpose.
- Avoid simply copying and pasting text; rephrasing is key to demonstrating understanding and earning marks.
- Leverage existing work from your task definition to efficiently draft the introduction.
- Ensure your introduction strictly adheres to the required elements without adding extraneous details.
Key terms
CAT PATPhase 3Report SetupAbstractIntroductionTask DefinitionFocus QuestionPurpose of Investigation
Test your understanding
- What are the two main components of Phase 3 of the CAT PAT?
- How should you adapt your previous work when writing the abstract for the cover page?
- What are the three essential elements that must be included in the report's introduction?
- Why is it important to rephrase content from the task definition when writing the introduction, rather than copying it directly?
- Where can you find the primary information needed to construct your report's introduction?