A2 Edexcel Geography 2016 Contested Planet/Geographical Research

Okay thanks I guess that makes sense

What book did you use to make energy notes?

Really? How comes? I was told to revise 3 in case one question is very awkward.

Thank me later

Thank me later

do you have water too?

I am also doing Cultural Diversity for Unit 4! Dreading it to be honest!!! How do you feel about it?

I do, Im at the gym atm, I will attach it when I get home tonight. Was the last one useful?

(Other than pre release) is anyone just revising very in depth for 2 unit 3 topics? I am doing water and energy

PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE NO TEACHER RIGHT NOW AND I DONT KNOW WHAT THE UNIT 4 TECTONICS PRE RELEASE IS


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Okay, I'll try to give you a hand. I used this method for my mock in January, and it got an A* (not up my own ass, just letting you know the grade).

Because it is a report you HAVE to have sub headings and diagrams. There's no way around that unfortunately, you also have to have a very strong conclusion.

Introduction (just over 1 page)

Rephrase the question, and give a brief introduction into the topic, i quickly spoke about Alfred Wegener who came up with continental drift theory in 1912. THIS SHOULD BE JUST 1 SENTENCE, it is not part of the question, but it gives the examiner the impression that you know your . Because this is a report, you have to quote all references, a large chunk of your marks come from referencing, and make sure you have a wide range also (books to web to youtube vids). Then give some definitions that are related to the qestions, so tectonic boundaries or intrusive and extrusive. It doesn't matter what the definitions are aslong as they are related to the question and make sure you reference!!!!!!!!

Then start a new paragraph "In this report..." then explain exactly what you are going to be talking about, and then give a quick introduction for the case studies you will be looking at. For example "For intrusive landforms, I shall be using Dartmoor, Isle of Arran and Wyoming National Park".

Methodology and Sourcing (one page)

This bit is simple and you can remember it before you go into the exam. But follow this design:

Case Study Rationale Source Bias

These should be your four headings and then all of your case studies underneath, in my mock I used 8 case studies to give you a rough idea. (3 intrusive, 3 extrusive, 2 from formations due to seismic activity).

Analysis (this can be any length, i wrote 5 pages)
I would split this section into 3 for the 3 areas of landforms you would be looking at. Then literally analyse them..give an introduction to which each one is, give a diagram of their formation, quote them, and then show how it gives a variety to each of the other case studies. This bit is the easy bit if you know what you're doing! AKA learn the case studies well!

IT IS VITAL TO CONSTANTLY LINK BACK TO THE QUESTION AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALWAYS QUOTE...

Conclusion (about a page)

You literally conclude everything that you have talked about. Remember there is no new ideas that goes into the conclusion, make sure it is all summing up.

I hope this gives a rough idea, if you have anymore questions then ask. Sorry for the long reply, I was in Amsterdam for a couple of days.

You need to remember that this worked for me. It doesn't work for everyone, and the case studies are better if you find them yourself because you will remember them more efficiently. However, if you are really stuck I can give you some to research further.

Hope this helps,
Indigo X

You are truly a LIFESAVER! Cant thank you enough!!

Can you post what you wrote in your mock?
Since I have no idea of what we are actually supposed to write and the structure of the unit 4 paper.
Any model answers would be appreciated!

thanks,

Katherine

I do, Im at the gym atm, I will attach it when I get home tonight. Was the last one useful?

Your energy notes are fantastic. Any chance you could send water plsss? Btw, are you doing landscapes for unit 4. Cause i may have something of use

Your energy notes are fantastic. Any chance you could send water plsss? Btw, are you doing landscapes for unit 4. Cause i may have something of use

Thank me later

Oh these are fab thanks

You doing energy security then?

Sure! But for some reason it will not allow me to upload it so if you give me your email I can send it that way!

Indigo