How do you write a Level 3 introduction?

• Explain context of the investigation

• Describe in detail the study area

• Key questions• Expectations• Annotated

maps• 600 words

Setting the Scene

• Primary data (80%)

• Secondary Data (20%)

• Technology• Presented as a

grid

Methodology

• At least 8 data presentation techniques

• Maps, graphs, tables,

Data Presentation

• Linked to key questions and data

• Comes from data collection

• Every point backed up

• PROVE IT!• 1000 words

Analysis and Conclusion

• Critical evaluation

• What would you do better next time?

• How reliable is your data?

• What went well?

• 200 words

Evaluation

To what extent is geology the main influence on the

distinctive coastal landforms of

Hengistbury Head?

My key questions

Location details, background

Why is this issue important to

Geographers?

Expectations

NB – this is a rough plan. You do not have

to follow this structure or sequence.

To what extent is geology the main influence on the

distinctive coastal landforms of

Hengistbury Head?

My key questions

Location details, background

Why is this issue important to

Geographers?

Expectations

Write your 5KQs down. Briefly suggest why you chose them.

Make a prediction. For each KQ suggest what you THINK you will find out. E.g. I expect to see evidence of longshore drift because I can see a

spit on the satellite image.

Describe what you already know about the area before going on the trip. Base this on the satellite image, the OS map, and your research. Make links to the map e.g. ‘As

you can see on Map 1….’Explain where Hengistbury Head is located.Briefly explain why geographers

are interested in studying the coast, e.g. is it to do with how

humans are effected, is it so that we can make decisions about

management?

The mark scheme;Application of Knowledge and Understanding

Study the mark scheme. Identify the points for the introductionIdentify the difference between L2 + L3

Level 3 criteria: What does the markscheme say? What is that to me?AO2Application of knowledge andunderstanding in familiar andunfamiliar contexts

• They have applied their knowledge and understanding of the question/hypothesis to describe the enquiry in a wide range and variety of contexts.• They have applied their knowledge and understanding to suggest in detail a range of expected outcomes of their enquiry with justifications.• They have used detailed and complex information to describe the place(s) chosen as a focus for the enquiry.• They have used their knowledge and understanding to describe and explain their evidence in a consistently detailed way.

SETTING THE SCENE• 5 key questions linked to the main enquiry question: ‘What is

distinctive about Hengistbury Head?’• Setting the Scene gives detailed predictions, linked to theory

and map / satellite image evidence and knowledge of Barton on Sea / Highcliffe. E.g. LSD theory, coastal management, land use linked to leisure and tourism. What do you expect to find out?

• HH described in writing, including co-ordinates. Annotated OS map and annotated satellite image describing location and making predictions. All annotations linked to key questions.

• Distinctive defined and linked to coast.Analysis and Conclusion• Describe in detail using PEED every piece of data using

evidence captured on the day to support.

17-24 marks

AO3Selection and use of a varietyof skills, techniques andtechnologies to investigate,analyse and evaluatequestions and issues: selection,investigation and presentation

• They have suggested a wide variety of techniques and technologies that are consistently appropriate to undertake their enquiry with detailed justification of why these have been chosen.• They have collected and accurately recorded a range of appropriate evidence from a wide range of sources, mainly fieldwork.• They have presented their data in a wide range of appropriate maps, graphs and diagrams.• Their written work is legible and spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate. Meaning is communicated clearly.• They have written with precision and succinctness, so that they do not exceed the prescribed word limit.

Methodology and Fieldtrip• At least 5 techniques used. At least1 uses technology

(photos. GE, Fotobabble, Photosynth). OWN TECHNIQUE PLANNED e.g. car park survey.

• Methodology grid lists each technique, describes how data was collected, describes the problems faced and the solutions taken on the day and suggests a way of doing it better next time. All techniques are linked to a key question.

• Field notebook adapted to key questions.• Field notebook complete during the field visit and included

as an appendices. 5-10% secondary evidence to support (e.gf. HH shoreline management plan; price of beach huts; news reports)

• At least 8 different, complex, data presentation techniques. NO bar or pie charts.

• 2000 words in total. • No waffle – PEEL. No BANNED WORDS, named groups of

people and geographical terms used.

13-18 marks

AO3Selection and use of a varietyof skills, techniques andtechnologies to investigate,analyse and evaluatequestions and issues: analysisand evaluation

• They have critically analysed and thoroughly interpreted their evidence.• They have used this analysis and interpretation to draw an appropriate and substantiated conclusion.• They have made a critical evaluation of the success and usefulness of their enquiry.• They have analysed thoroughly the range of limitations to their enquiry.• They have made reasoned suggestions for possible solutions and extensions to their enquiry.

Analysis• The data that you have found is linked back to your key

questions. Suggest links to your predictions and theory – did you find out what you expected or something different?

• Conclusion answers the main question ‘What is distinctive about HH?’ and is supported by the evidence that you have presented.

• What went well with your enquiry? What could be better next time?

• How reliable and accurate is your conclusion? Why?• Say how you would make the project (not the methodology)

better.

13-18 marks

Total 60 Marks

What do examiners look for?

Links to theory & keywords Links to processes Importance /

impacts

Social Economic

Environmental links

The introduction - Future Tense

1. Key question(s)List your 5 questions. Explain why you chose them. Refer to SEE.

2. Expected outcomes / predictions What do you expect to find out / see when you go on the trip. Link to location map e.g. as you can see in Map 1 this is a heavily defended coastline which means…

3. Background of the topic (why is it important?)It is important to understand the geology and landforms in a

location because…. (e.g. impact of erosion, impact on people, planning

coastal management, influences how people use an area, etc,.)

4. Background of the placeSSSI, Headland, Spit, Written location, refer to map evidence, link to

your maps (e.g. ‘as you can see in map 1…..’)

Your introduction must include:

The key questions

The expected outcomes

An explanation of how the key

question links to

the specificati

on

Relevant informatio

n about the

place(s) to be studied

Your questions should justify the investigation – need for the investigation, aims and key questions

Predictions – what issues will be important? Link to Social, Environmental and Economic. MAKE SURE YOU COLLECTED DATA FOR THEM!!

This is about coastal processes, landforms and management. This links because…..

What is the study area like? Where is it located? Annotated satellite image and OS map. These maps can gain data presentation and analysis marks. Where do you plan to collect data?

Homework

• Date:• Produce your draft introduction

– Email to me or hand in– Attend workshop for support

– Also bring in 2 photos to annotate