Written report of 3,000–4,000 words
Your NEA must be a written report between 3,000 and 4,000 words long. This word count covers your whole investigation, from your research question to your final conclusion.
Real World
A student investigating coastal erosion at Holderness wrote 3,800 words across six clear sections — their structured approach earned top marks for coherence and depth without padding.
Exam Focus
Distribute your word count deliberately: intro ~300, methodology ~600, analysis ~1,500, conclusion ~400 — avoid padding with quotes.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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