IA checklist
Yes/N
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Criterion A
Fieldwork question provided,
geographical and focused
Hypotheses stated
Geographic context included
Geographic theory is included
Locational maps included and
annotated
Link to syllabus included
Word count stated
Criterion B
Each method explained and justified
Sampling explained and justified
Word count stated
Criterion C and D
C and D are integrated
Data for each hypothesis is presented
clearly
All figures are referred to in the text
All figures have title, labels etc.
Comment
Analysis of spatial patterns and trends
is provided
Analysis refers to the fieldwork
question
Anomalies and outliers are noted and
explained
Word count stated
Criterion E
Conclusion refers back to fieldwork
question or hypotheses
Each hypothesis is either rejected,
accepted or partially accepted
Word count stated
Criterion F
Methodology is reviewed
Strengths and weaknesses are
considered
Suggestions are provided for ways to
improve
Impacts of improvements are explained
Word count stated
Within word count of 2,500
Presentation is neat and well structured
Pages are numbered
In text citations are included and in
MLA format
Works Cited list is in MLA format
Cover page completed without name
or candidate number yet
All figures are numbered and titled
All illustrations are close to the relevant
text
All maps have scales
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