The student did not include a title or a clear statement of the aim at the beginning of the work, which makes it difficult to determine the main focus of the work. The research question is not well-formulated and does not include the correct question tags for biology IAs. The student also did not state the method of the investigation. However, the student provides relevant and focused background information about plants and their taxonomy and life functions. The biology behind the investigation is explained well enough for the reader to understand without the need for rereading. The student states and explains both a null and an alternative hypothesis. The methodology of the investigation is highly appropriate to the topic and focused on answering the research question. However, the methodology does not include appropriate steps to assure the relevancy and validity of the obtained results. The student does not show full awareness of safety hazards, ethical concerns, and environmental issues that can arise during the experiment. Overall, the student's work has some areas for improvement in terms of clarity and addressing important considerations.
