Syllabus
geographical inquiry
• the nature and purpose of geographical inquiry (building on the prior learning as a result of completing the fieldwork task in Geography Stage 5)
• the use of primary data such as field measurements, observations, surveys, interviews, statistics and photographs
• the use of secondary data such as published reports, texts, newspaper editorials, audio-visual productions, graphical and statistical information
• the ethical responsibilities of conducting geographical inquiry
– respecting confidentiality and anonymity
– avoiding use of deception or coercion with informants
– avoiding exposure to physical and/or emotional risks or harm
– obtaining permission and avoiding trespass
– minimising damage to landscapes or environmental elements
– observing academic conventions regarding plagiarism
– storing data appropriately
– acknowledging source materials.
• the nature and purpose of geographical inquiry (building on the prior learning as a result of completing the fieldwork task in Geography Stage 5)
• the use of primary data such as field measurements, observations, surveys, interviews, statistics and photographs
• the use of secondary data such as published reports, texts, newspaper editorials, audio-visual productions, graphical and statistical information
• the ethical responsibilities of conducting geographical inquiry
– respecting confidentiality and anonymity
– avoiding use of deception or coercion with informants
– avoiding exposure to physical and/or emotional risks or harm
– obtaining permission and avoiding trespass
– minimising damage to landscapes or environmental elements
– observing academic conventions regarding plagiarism
– storing data appropriately
– acknowledging source materials.