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S.B.A. Guidelines Sections of Completed Studv: CSEC Geography Couva East Secondary SBA Guidelines Mrs. T. Persad-Smith
S.B.A. Guidelines Sections of Completed Studv: CSEC Geography Couva East Secondary SBA Guidelines Mrs. T. Persad-Smith
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Table of Contents should have a list of headings of the content with corresponding page numbers. These page
numbers should be accurate in leading the reader to the headings in the body of the study.
INTRODUCTION
The Introduction should have three components:
i. A clear overview – give the broad area of study as given in the syllabus eg. ‘coastal landforms’
ii. A justification – ie why choose this study? What is its relevance?
iii. Area of study – narrow where in Trinidad your study area is found eg “Toco Bay, North East
Coast, Trinidad.
AIM
You must have at least one clearly stated aim. The following words can be used in the construction the aim: to
explain, describe, investigate, measure.
CSEC Geography Couva East Secondary
SBA guidelines Mrs. T. Persad-Smith
LOCATION MAPS
Requirements
At least two maps are required, three if possible
These maps must be outlined (no pencil on final map)
(i) Map 1: One small scale map of the island/country, showing the location of the study area within the
island/country.
For example, if the fieldwork was done in Diego Martin in Trinidad, or in Yallahs in Jamaica, then the location of these
areas within the respective islands should be clearly drawn and highlighted on the map.
(ii) Map 2: One large scale map of the site at which the field study has taken place. This should show the study area
and characteristics of the immediate environs of the study area at a large scale (1:25 000 or 1:10000), including for
example, elevation, roads, water courses, settlements and other land uses. If a third map is used then another box with
arrow is to be indicated on map 2 saying ‘Subject of map 3’
CONCLUSION
This must be related to the aim. Summarize the main points brought out in the analysis and discussion. Try to aim
for at least 2 paragraphs. Ensure that no new points/information is put in the conclusion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Ensure the bibliography follows one of the bibliographic conventions. All in alphabetical order regardless
of type (i.e. book, website etc.).
The following are the methods suggested when referencing texts and/or other sources.
Other Sources
(i) Maps
Country, Scale, Sheet, Number, Date of publication
Example: Grenada, 1:50,000, D. O.S. 459.1979.
Trinidad, Arouca, 1:25,000 Sheet 24, Ed. 1- D.O.S. 1974
(ii) Encyclopaedias
Name of Encyclopaedia, Volume, Date
Example: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 6, 1990.
(iii) Atlas
Name of Atlas. Place of Publication. Publisher, Date.
Example: Philip' s Certificate Atlas for the Caribbean, George Philip and Sons Ltd.,
London 1993
(iv) Internet
Name of website, Name of article, Date accessed.
Example: cxc@infochan.com. SBA Guidelines. Accessed May 21, 1997.
(v) Newspapers
Name of author, article, newspaper, Date.
Example: Doe, J., "Floods Create Havoc:' The Independent, September, 19th, 1996.
If there is no Author for the article start with the first significant word in the title
APPENDIX
The appendix (if any) should have the following:
A sample of the questionnaire or interview schedule if one was used.
A sample of any instrument used to collect data