I'm thinking about doing the effects of vigilantism in sydney. Thoughts on the topic? Too hard? Average? Not appropriate? I'm stressing out!!!
Personally, I don't think that it is particularly appropriate and way too hard.
I'm not sure what your level of understanding of an SGP is so i will just briefly go through choosing a question, and if you need more help i am available via email (and MSN TONIGHT ONLY)
This may (or may not) help you decide an area of research.
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PLEASE NOTE:
The syllabus states that the investigation should be based on primary sources of information and may also refer to secondary sources.
Therefore, an emphasis on primary sources will score higher marks that an SGP with an emphasis on secondary sources.
So - you should focus on something which has relatively easy methods to obtain PRIMARY DATA
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Decide on a geographical focus question.
How?
Choose a broad area:
1. Human impact on the Physical Environment/ or management
How does urban settlement impact on the water quality of a section of _ _ _ _ _ Creek?
How does urban settlement impact on natural vegetation at _ _ _ _ ?eg exotic species
How does recreational activity impact on natural vegetation at_ _ _ _ ?
2. Human Environment
What has been the impact of urban consolidation in your local area?
What are the characteristics of the customers and tributary area of _ _ _ _ retail outlet or shopping centre?
What factors contribute to the traffic problem (accident location or traffic bottle neck) at_ _ _ _ _ ?
Etc.
How to refine a topic.
Pick something interesting, something you like and something close to you
E.g.
1) Land/National Parks
2) Human Impacts on National Parks
3) The Human impact on XYZ National Park
4) To What extent has the ABC Trail impacted on the native flora species in XYZ National Park
Can you see how I got to the
focus question of:
To what extent has the ABC Trail impacted on the native flora species in XYZ National Park
From here you could talk about numerous areas such as invasion and succession due to a lack of precautionary measures and even go onto the Ecosystem management principles.
I would be more than happy to help you with your SGP
I Have also emailed you if you would like private help