Assessment

Research report GLC 2014

20
main question / hypothesis

Introduction:
goals, key
questions 20%

The European legislation on animal testing is better than

the legislation of the USA and should therefore be
implemented there as well.
What is the social and economic impact of the Olympic Games on Sochi?
Same-sex marriage should be legalized everywhere
Does red have a positive or a negative meaning and is this
meaning related to culture?
Do violent video games cause kids to become aggressive in
real life?
A debate about euthanasia
Does culture affect the facial expression of the emotion
happiness?
Should female circumcision be banned in the whole world?
Do video games influence people in a negative way?
Is boarding school better than public school?
Should we keep the royal family in the Netherlands?
What are the effects of the world cup on the poor people of
Brazil?
What do people think of graffiti, is it street art or
vandalism?
Indonesia-The Netherlands: how can cultural differences
affect a relationship?
Should cultural activities such as museums be free for
everybody in The Netherlands?
Are the fairy tales of the Grimm bothers too violent for
children?
What is the effect of fair trade on society and is it doing
what it promises to do?

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Analysis:
discussion of
results 40%

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Conclusion Grammar, Presentati Total
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style 10%
on in class
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8,95

Does the popularity of music depend on how it is promoted,

and has digital distribution of music changed the way of
promoting?
Should the death penalty be reinstated in the Netherlands?
How does the mind react to specific kinds of music
regarding emotions?
How do so-called 'superfoods' affect society?
Why has Lance Armstrong never been caught on his use of
doping?
Are tattoos and/or piercings acceptable in the workplace?
Should pregnant teens be obliged to give their child up for
adoption?
Time complexity: P versus NP

7,5

6,45

7,5

7,15

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Why do the Dutch swear with diseases and why it is more

accepted than for example in the UK?
First impressions, how are they formed?
Why do people buy (expensive) brands?
What is the influence of the Dutch DJs on the Global EDM
market?
Do optimists live longer than pessimists?
Are all connotations with colours cultural or are some
universal?
Can people benifit more from a single ruler then from a
democracy?
The development of transfer fees in football
On the effects of the economic crisis on culture and arts
Why do boys like videogames more than girls?
Why do people wear branded clothing?

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9,5

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8,5

9,75

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Has Breaking Bad had a good influence on the meth

business?

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8,5

8,7

Does The Netherlands have a good chance of winning the

World Cup soccer?
Do we adapt our opinion to the opinion of others?
Does the Burj al Arab represent the current situation in
Dubai concerning wealth?
Are the elderly treated worse in Europe than in Asia?
What is left of the American dream?
Should graffiti be forbidden?
Does bilingual education have a positive effect ? Oui ou non
?
Why and when did orange become the national colour of
the Netherlands?
Why is the Little Black Dress considered timeless?
Is the Dutch population still in favour of the monarchy?
Is singing a gift or can it be taught?

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