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The Assignment is independent research project in which pupils will use knowledge and skills gained  when studying the other units to help them complete this work. The  write-up of their research methods, findings and conclusions will be completed under exam conditions and marked by the SQA.

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Within the assignment you must:

 

- identify a geographical topic or issue

- carryout research, which should include fieldwork where appropriate 

- demonstrate knowledge of the suitabilty of the methods and/or reiabilty of the sources used 

- process and use a range of information gathered

- draw on detailed knowledge and understanding of the topic or issue

- analyse information from a range of sources 

- reach a conclusion supported by a range of evidence on a geographical topic or issue

- communicating information

Possible topics

- Land use differences between two or mare urban areas

- Differing impact of natural disasters in contrasing areas

- Evaluating the success of traffic managment strategies

- Vegetation chacnges along a transect

- Landuse changes along a transect

- How does landscape sffect landuse?

- Is fracking a positive energy solution for Scotland?

- How does long shore drift affect sedimant size along a coastline?

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