In their feedback on the independent investigations that have been examined so far, the A-level geography exam boards have commented on individuality. They have pointed out that titles and data-collection methods in particular should be individual—students shouldn’t use data-collection sheets designed by teachers or fieldwork centres. If you collect data in a group you must be able to justify which elements of the group data are relevant to your own investigation.
So what does this mean for you? Independence may not be top of the list of things to think about when starting your NEA, but you should consider it and incorporate it into the planning phase. This Geographical Skills addresses some of the challenges of showing individuality and suggests ways you can ‘own’ your project, even when doing group fieldwork.
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