Fieldwork skills — OCR GCSE Geography
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Fieldwork skills explained
Fieldwork skills covers 6 specification points, including I.
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understanding of the kinds of question… and Ii. understanding of the range of techniques…. Open a point below for its explanation and revision guidance.
Your focus
- i. understanding of the kinds of question capable of being investigated through fieldwork and an understanding of the geographical enquiry processes appropriate to investigate these
- ii. understanding of the range of techniques and methods used in fieldwork, including observation and different kinds of measurement
- iii. processing and presenting fieldwork data in various ways including maps, graphs and diagrams
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- iv. analysing and explaining data collected in the field using knowledge of relevant geographical case studies and theories
- v. drawing evidenced conclusions and summaries from fieldwork transcripts and data
- vi. reflecting critically on fieldwork data, methods used, conclusions drawn and knowledge gained.