Hitting the Top Grades:10 steps to success

GCSE OCR B Fieldwork Focus

1) Apply your understanding to thoroughly explain your evidence

Keep referring to the QoL concept diagram

Keep referring to the urban structure concept diagram.

2) Locate the study area using a variety of skills and techniques

Use OS maps, aerial photographs and GIS maps to locate and describe your study area (Maidstone).

3) Suggest an appropriate variety of data collection methods

Refer to at least 4 techniques and refer to using GIS Multiple Deprivation data (IMD 2010) as a secondary source.

4) Collect and record accurate fieldwork and research data

5) Present your data in an appropriate range of maps, graphs and diagrams

Make sure you have used at least 4 different data presentation techniques

6) Include a substantiated conclusion

Make sure you back up your conclusions with hard facts.

In conclusion, the main evidence supporting my

judgement is…

7) Fully evaluate your work

Make sure you have: Been critical about your data; Suggested possible solutions to

make your data more accurate and; State how you could extend your

enquiry into QoL i.e. What further questions would you like to ask?

8) Reduce your word count

Try your best to reduce excessive word count.

9) Good housekeeping

Make sure you:

Delete any white space (blank pages)

Include your candidate number Include a cover photo.

10) Aim high

Try your very best! Well done for all your hard work.

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