3.5 instructions no 2 (2014)
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The Student instructions for the second part of the writeupTRANSCRIPT
3.5 RESEARCHPART 2 – PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
After data collection
WHAT IS NEXT? Have you collected enough data?
How are you going to present the data?
How are you going to answer the written questions?
TASK 3: COLLECTION OF DATA Check everyone in the group has a copy of
the results for both St Leonard’s and Muriwai on a planning sheet.
You can also collect any secondary data you want ie aerial photos, photos , climate data.
TASK 3: Marking Criteria You must have been seen collecting data
Data tables are produced for both beaches. (hand in your Muriwai books and data collection sheets as evidence)
For Achieved these must be complete and accurate
From this point on all work is individual. The planning and collection of data can be
done as a group so you can work together on this. Everyone must have a copy however.
TASK 4: PRESENTATION OF DATA You need to think about 3 different ways you
can present this data.
Ideas are: Graphs (each type of graph is one presentation
method) Wave length/height diagrams (ie how the
process happens) Gradient diagrams Wind roses Sketch maps and field sketches Aerial photos and maps Photos that are annotated
Check you know the conventions needed for each presentation type
Common conventions required are: Axes labelled Title appropriate North point for maps and field sketch Frame for maps and sketches Scale where appropriate (can estimate) Key, labels or annotations Comparison is shown between 2 beaches Bars are shaded
For these presentations to count Each presentation must relate to both
beaches
They should allow comparison to be seen
They must relate to research ie annotate maps / photos to link to research
TASK 4: Marking Criteria
ACHIEVED: Two presentation methods with conventions
MERIT: Three presentation methods with conventions and used to good effect i.e. show comparison between beaches
WHEN TO DO THESE ONE of your presentations must be done in
class in the assessment booklet for authenticity purposes
The others may be done at home and glued into the correct section of the booklet.
TASK 5: ANALYSIS PART 1 - WHAT Look at your data presentation. What does
this tell you? What are the trends? Describe these using specific information.
Remember it is about the DIFFERENCES of the two beaches. State what these differences are and calculate the scale of these. (e.g. this means the velocity of LSD is 2 times faster at Muriwai than at St Leonards)
TASK 5: ANALYSIS PART 2 -WHY
Use your notes in your 3.1 book to help you here. This should explain WHY the trends you noted in the previous question occur.
Again remember it is about the DIFFERENCES of the two beaches
You also must state the SIGNIFICANCE OF FACTORS that have caused these differences between the 2 beaches. E.g. Which factor was MOST important
GEOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS (e.g. interaction, process, location) and TERMINOLOGY should be integrated and related to your research questions throughout your answer
Use ONLY the space you are given for your answers. No extra sheets. You may want to prepare for this first and plan it out.
TASK 5: Marking CriteriaACHIEVED 2 differences between beaches are described using field
data Analysis of data is completed that helps to answer
research questions (gives a valid reason why TWO of the differences in the 2 beaches occurred)
MERIT Several (3 or more) differences between the beaches are
described in detail using a range of specific field data Analysis of data allows valid conclusions to be reached.
SEVERAL reasons for the differences in the beaches are suggested. Each reason is SUPPORTED BY APPROPRIATE DETAIL
Geographic concepts and terminology should be included
TASK 5: Marking Criteria
EXCELLENCE Several (3 or more) differences between the beaches
are described in detail using a range of specific field data (as for MERIT)
A critical analysis is completed that allows valid conclusions to be reached. This includes DETAILED REASONS for the differences in the 2 beaches and evaluates the SIGNIFICANCE OF NATURAL FACTORS or COMPONENTS in causing these differences.
Geographic concepts and terminology should be integrated throughout your answer
TASK 6: PROVIDING CONCLUSION(S)
These are simple statements only – you do not need a lot of writing. This is a summary only, no new information is to be introduced here
Go back to the original research questions and write about 2-3 sentences on each of them that answers them succinctly.
What were the differences and why?
TASK 6: Marking Criteria
ACHIEVED: A valid conclusion is given that relates to the research questions
MERIT: A RANGE of conclusions are given that are accurate and valid. Each conclusion is supported by an appropriate piece of relevant detail
TASK 7: EVALUATION
Evaluate the research process you undertook. To what extent did you research methods and approaches allow you to collect sufficient and valid data to answer your research aims
What were the strengths and weaknesses of your methods used?
Evaluating the research process
Think about what let you down in terms of the following:
The field equipment Amount of data collected Methods of collecting data Timing of data collection The group collecting it – were all groups the
same? Processing techniques.
DON’T FORGET TO LINK EACH STRENGTH OR WEAKNESS TO THE VALIDITY OF YOUR DATA
Evaluating your research process How did the strengths or weaknesses you
have identified in the research process impact on the validity of your findings or conclusions?
What let you down? Were the conditions typical when you collected your information?
TASK 7: EVALUATION cont.
Critically evaluate the research process by suggesting alternative methods you could have used to undertake the research and the implication this would have had on your research
Alternative methods If you had no budget or time constraints how
could you have improved your research?
What other methods could you have included?
What would the implications of using these alternative methods have been? How might this have changed what you found out?
TASK 7: Marking CriteriaACHIEVED: Analyses strengths AND/OR
weaknesses and how this may have affected the validity of the findings
MERIT: Analyses, in detail, the strengths and/or weaknesses of the research process
and analyses in detail the impacts on the validity of findings. Includes explanation about how specific strengths/weaknesses impact on specific findings and reasons for this
EXCELLENCE: As above for Merit criteria AND discusses alternative research
methods and their possible implications
Time frame
You will have up to 3 LESSONS to complete the rest of this internal booklet during Week 12
This means Tasks 1-7 will be completed before the school holidays
Last pieces of advice This assessment is not hard if you PREPARE for it
before hand.
Always use the rubric to guide you as to what must be done.
Give it your best shot. Remember there is NO reassessment of this and you will only be allowed to resubmit if a border line case. This is not your choice but the markers.
You may only use the space provided – we are looking for quality not quantity!!