Students must undertake an independent investigation incorporating a significant element of fieldwork
Your NEA is a solo geographical investigation. You must go out into the field and collect real evidence yourself — not just read about it.
Real World
A student investigating coastal erosion at Holderness collected cliff recession measurements and wave frequency data on-site — evidence that could not have been gathered from a textbook alone.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'assess' your fieldwork, always link primary data collection directly to your research question's geographical purpose.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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