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Section A: State what the problem is that you're going to write about, and how you went about finding the information about it

Section B: Display and analyse the data you have used

Section C: Evaluate the data in terms of its accuracy and reliability

Section D: Relate conclusions to people and the environment

Section E: Write your conclusions

Section F: Spelling, punctuation and grammar are marked throughout your report

You must write your report in the sequence listed above

Each section should be separated, but not labelled. It's a good idea to leave 3-4 lines between each section so you can add extra material later

Make sure you have a detailed plan prepared before the day. A 'writing frame' can be used

Minimum of 2 references from books or the internet

If you don't you only get 2 marks!

Indicate what information you got from your references

Don't copy the information only summarise!

You must display the data used in the form of a table, graph or pie chart

Spot at least 1 trend in the data

For higher marks looks for anomalies and state them

For higher marks you must also process the data e.g. Work out averages, calculate percentages

Comment on the accuracy, precision & reliability of the data and give an overall comment on its validity

2 areas to consider: number and type of data

The Environment Agency (EA)

World Health Organisation (WHO)

Cancer Research

Think about how useful the information is, how reliable it is

What impact has the conclusions you arrived at, have in terms of its social (about people), economic (about financial costs) or environmental aspects

The more you mention the better your mark, especially if you link to sciene