Using and refering to processed information
This is worth six marks. Remember your processed information must all fit onto two single sides of A4 paper or one A3 sheet. It is important to make graphs/field sketches/maps an appropriate size, so that they all fit onto your Processed Information Sheets.
When labelling graphs, maps, photos etc., it is worth noting that you cannot gain any marks for direct copying or paraphrasing. You must add extra information when using your processed information to write up your findings in your final report.
Drawing on detailed knowledge and understanding
This is worth six points. During the research stage, you will be learning a lot about your topic or issue. You will have to demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the topic when it comes to the write-up of your Assignment Report.
For a knowledge and understanding mark to be awarded, the points in your report must be relevant to the topic or issue chosen and developed, by providing additional detail, exemplification, reasons, or evidence.
You can show your knowledge and understanding of the topic in an introduction at the start of your report and in support of your analysis throughout the report. You can do this in many ways:
- explaining the background to, or importance of, the geographical topic
- showing knowledge of geographical theory or models
- using appropriate geographical language and terminology