This document provides guidance on writing a Level 3 introduction for a geography investigation. It should include: 1. A list of 5 key questions that justify the investigation and aims, explaining why each question was chosen. 2. Expected outcomes and predictions for what will be found, linking these to maps and theories. Predictions should consider social, environmental and economic issues. 3. Background information on why the topic is important to geographers and how it links to coastal processes, landforms and management. 4. Detailed context about the study location, including coordinates, annotated maps and satellite images describing the area and making further predictions. The introduction aims to set the scene for the investigation.

1. How do you write a Level 3 introduction?

2. • Explain
context of the
investigation
• Describe in
detail the
study area
• Key questions
• Expectations
• Annotated
maps
• 600 words
Setting the
Scene
Methodology
• Primary data
(80%)
• Secondary
Data (20%)
• Technology
• Presented as a
grid
•At least 8 data
presentation
techniques
•Maps, graphs,
tables,
Data
Presentation
Analysis and
Conclusion
• Linked to key
questions and
data
• Comes from
data collection
• Every point
backed up
• PROVE IT!
• 1000 words
• Critical
evaluation
•What would
you do better
next time?
•How reliable is
your data?
• What went
well?
• 200 words
Evaluation

4. To what extent is
geology the main
influence on the
distinctive coastal
landforms of
Hengistbury Head?
My key questions
Location details,
background
Why is this issue
important to
Geographers?
Expectations
NB – this is a rough
plan. You do not have
to follow this
structure or sequence.

5. To what extent is
geology the main
influence on the
distinctive coastal
landforms of
Hengistbury Head?
My key questions
Location details,
background
Why is this issue
important to
Geographers?
Expectations
Write your 5KQs down.
Briefly suggest why you chose
them.
Make a prediction. For each KQ suggest
what you THINK you will find out. E.g. I
expect to see evidence of longshore drift
because I can see a spit on the satellite
image.
Describe what you already know about
the area before going on the trip. Base
this on the satellite image, the OS map,
and your research. Make links to the
map e.g. ‘As you can see on Map 1….’
Explain where Hengistbury Head is
Briefly explain why geographers located.
are interested in studying the
coast, e.g. is it to do with how
humans are effected, is it so that
we can make decisions about
management?

6. The mark scheme;
Application of Knowledge and Understanding
Study the mark scheme.
Identify the points for the introduction
Identify the difference between L2 + L3

7. Level 3 criteria: What does the markscheme say? What is that to me?
AO2
Application of
knowledge and
understanding in
familiar and
unfamiliar contexts
• They have applied their knowledge and understanding of
the question/hypothesis to describe the enquiry in a wide
range and variety of contexts.
• They have applied their knowledge and understanding to
suggest in detail a range of expected outcomes of their
enquiry with justifications.
• They have used detailed and complex information to
describe the place(s) chosen as a focus for the enquiry.
• They have used their knowledge and understanding to
describe and explain their evidence in a consistently detailed
way.
SETTING THE SCENE
• 5 key questions linked to the main enquiry question: ‘What is
distinctive about Hengistbury Head?’
• Setting the Scene gives detailed predictions, linked to theory
and map / satellite image evidence and knowledge of Barton
on Sea / Highcliffe. E.g. LSD theory, coastal management,
land use linked to leisure and tourism. What do you expect
to find out?
• HH described in writing, including co-ordinates. Annotated
OS map and annotated satellite image describing location
and making predictions. All annotations linked to key
questions.
• Distinctive defined and linked to coast.
Analysis and Conclusion
• Describe in detail using PEED every piece of data using
evidence captured on the day to support.
17-24 marks
AO3
Selection and use of
a variety
of skills, techniques
and
technologies to
investigate,
analyse and evaluate
questions and issues:
selection,
investigation and
presentation
• They have suggested a wide variety of techniques and
technologies that are consistently appropriate to undertake
their enquiry with detailed justification of why these have
been chosen.
• They have collected and accurately recorded a range of
appropriate evidence from a wide range of sources, mainly
fieldwork.
• They have presented their data in a wide range of
appropriate maps, graphs and diagrams.
• Their written work is legible and spelling, grammar and
punctuation are accurate. Meaning is communicated clearly.
• They have written with precision and succinctness, so that
they do not exceed the prescribed word limit.
Methodology and Fieldtrip
• At least 5 techniques used. At least1 uses technology
(photos. GE, Fotobabble, Photosynth). OWN TECHNIQUE
PLANNED e.g. car park survey.
• Methodology grid lists each technique, describes how data
was collected, describes the problems faced and the
solutions taken on the day and suggests a way of doing it
better next time. All techniques are linked to a key question.
• Field notebook adapted to key questions.
• Field notebook complete during the field visit and included
as an appendices. 5-10% secondary evidence to support
(e.gf. HH shoreline management plan; price of beach huts;
news reports)
• At least 8 different, complex, data presentation techniques.
NO bar or pie charts.
• 2000 words in total.
• No waffle – PEEL. No BANNED WORDS, named groups of
people and geographical terms used.
13-18 marks
AO3
Selection and use of
a variety
of skills, techniques
and
technologies to
investigate,
analyse and evaluate
questions and issues:
analysis
and evaluation
• They have critically analysed and thoroughly interpreted
their evidence.
• They have used this analysis and interpretation to draw an
appropriate and substantiated conclusion.
• They have made a critical evaluation of the success and
usefulness of their enquiry.
• They have analysed thoroughly the range of limitations to
their enquiry.
• They have made reasoned suggestions for possible
solutions and extensions to their enquiry.
Analysis
• The data that you have found is linked back to your key
questions. Suggest links to your predictions and theory –
did you find out what you expected or something different?
• Conclusion answers the main question ‘What is distinctive
about HH?’ and is supported by the evidence that you
have presented.
• What went well with your enquiry? What could be better next
time?
• How reliable and accurate is your conclusion? Why?
• Say how you would make the project (not the methodology)
better.
13-18 marks
Total 60 Marks

8. What do examiners
look for?
Links to theory &
keywords
Links to processes
Importance /
impacts
Social
Economic
Environmental links

9. The introduction - Future Tense
1. Key question(s)
List your 5 questions. Explain why you chose them. Refer to SEE.
2. Expected outcomes / predictions
What do you expect to find out / see when you go on the trip. Link to
location map e.g. as you can see in Map 1 this is a heavily defended
coastline which means…
3. Background of the topic (why is it important?)
It is important to understand the geology and landforms in a location
because…. (e.g. impact of erosion, impact on people, planning coastal
management, influences how people use an area, etc,.)
4. Background of the place
SSSI, Headland, Spit, Written location, refer to map evidence, link to
your maps (e.g. ‘as you can see in map 1…..’)

10. Your introduction must include:
The key questions
The expected outcomes
An explanation of how
the key question links to
the specification
Relevant information
about the place(s) to be
studied
Your questions should justify the investigation – need for
the investigation, aims and key questions
Predictions – what issues will be important? Link to
Social, Environmental and Economic. MAKE SURE YOU
COLLECTED DATA FOR THEM!!
This is about coastal processes, landforms and
management. This links because…..
What is the study area like? Where is it located? Annotated satellite image
and OS map. These maps can gain data presentation and analysis marks.
Where do you plan to collect data?

11. Homework
• Date:
• Produce your draft introduction
– Email to me or hand in
– Attend workshop for support
– Also bring in 2 photos to annotate