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    The document provides guidance on developing a research question focused on an aspect of climate change and collecting primary data through surveys, interviews, and observations to analyze for the research. It suggests structuring a report with an introduction, issues, perspectives on causes and consequences, comparison of causes and consequences, courses of action, and personal perspective sections.

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    The document provides guidance on developing a research question focused on an aspect of climate change and collecting primary data through surveys, interviews, and observations to analyze for the research. It suggests structuring a report with an introduction, issues, perspectives on causes and consequences, comparison of causes and consequences, courses of action, and personal perspective sections.

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    The document provides guidance on developing a research question focused on an aspect of climate change and collecting primary data through surveys, interviews, and observations to analyze for the research. It suggests structuring a report with an introduction, issues, perspectives on causes and consequences, comparison of causes and consequences, courses of action, and personal perspective sections.

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    Research Question Development:

    Choose a specific aspect of climate change to focus on (e.g., impacts on biodiversity,


    mitigation strategies, social justice implications).
    Formulate a research question that addresses a significant issue within the chosen aspect of
    climate change.
    Ensure the research question allows for exploration of multiple perspectives and provides
    opportunities for primary data collection.
    Collecting Primary Data:
    Survey:
    Design a survey to gather opinions, attitudes, and behaviours related to climate change
    from peers, family members, or community members.
    Include questions about knowledge of climate change, attitudes toward mitigation efforts,
    and willingness to adopt sustainable practices.
    Distribute the survey electronically or in person and collect responses for analysis.
    Interviews:
    Conduct interviews with experts in climate science, environmental activism, or
    policymaking.
    Prepare questions that delve into the complexities of climate change, including its causes,
    impacts, and potential solutions.
    Record interviews and write them up for analysis, paying attention to diverse perspectives
    Observations:
    Engage in observations related to climate change, such as attending environmental events,
    participating in clean-up activities, or documenting changes in local ecosystems.
    Take notes and photographs to document observations and reflect on their significance in
    relation to the research question.
    Data Analysis:
    Analyse survey responses, interview transcripts, and observational notes to identify
    common themes, patterns, and discrepancies.
    Use qualitative and/or quantitative methods to interpret primary data and draw meaningful
    conclusions.

    Suggested structure

    1. Question as title
    2. Introduction (200 words)
    a. What is your question, why is it relevant?
    3. Issues (100 words)
    a. Justify what issues you are writing about and why (at least two).
    4. Perspectives (1000 words): (make sure there is a good spread of global and
    national/local).
    Causes and consequences are probably going to be embedded in the perspectives:
    due to a different view, people will see the causes and consequences differently.
    5. Comparison of causes and consequences (200 words)
    a. Here you compare the causes and consequences that were suggested in the
    different perspectives: which are more important/long term/
    6. Courses of action (300 words)
    a. Based on the different perspectives, as well as the comparison of causes and
    consequences, what courses of action do you suggest? These have to be in-
    depth and clearly related to the evidence presented.
    7. Personal perspectives (200 words)
    a. Discuss you learning, your viewpoint, and how it has changed through the
    writing of your paper.

    Question How does climate change effect human


    health and well-being?
    Introduction
    Justification of issues
    Issue 1 We don’t have an issue.
    Perspectives, causes & consequences. Student. boredom and lack of sleep. We
    can’t write the IR report.
    Issue 2
    Perspectives, causes & consequences
    Courses of action
    Conclusion, including personal perspective
    For every source you use, write a footnote in which you assess the quality of the source
    according the CRAAB criteria you were given.

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