LWS Geography A-level research
We’re proud to support A-level students from Lord Williams’s Secondary School as they carry out their Geography NEAs this year.
An NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) is an important piece of independent fieldwork and research that forms 20% of their grade, giving students the opportunity to investigate real-world issues and collect data within the local community.
Below you will find links to several questionnaires, each one created by a different student to assist their research, and all focused on an aspect of life in Thame. We are asking as many residents as possible to actively support them by taking a few moments to answer these short surveys.
Every response plays a valuable role in helping the students involved develop vital research, communication, and analytical skills while gaining a deeper understanding of our town.
How and why levels of engagement in Thame can differ
23 questions / 5 minutes
Deadline: 14th of June
“I would really appreciate it if you could complete my survey, by doing so you will help me gain an insight into how and why levels of engagement in Thame can differ, this research will be very useful when writing my geography coursework. Thank you”
Bella
An investigation into perceptions of, engagement with and priorities for the future of Thame
29 questions/ 5 minutes
Deadline: 14th of June
“I would be very grateful if you could possibly help me with my A-level Geography project data collection to collect data on my topic w: an investigation into perceptions of, engagement with and priorities for the future of Thame. Thank you for your help”
Rivkah
Is Thame is still operating as a home town dominated by independent shops and localism within the community, or is it shifting toward being a clone town full of chain businesses that may impact the sustainability, perception and engagement of the town.
17 Questions / 5 minutes
Deadline: 14th of June
“I have chosen to study this is because I am interested to see whether this shift from home town to clone town is affecting Thame in a negative way socially and economically or is an unpreventable shift in order to achieve economic growth.”
Alexa
How have the function and characteristics of Thame changed over time?
23 questions / 5 minutes
Deadline: 14th of June
“I chose this question because I have an interest in Human Geography and thought it would be interesting to understand the local area in more depth.”
Zak
To what extent is Thame a consumer society
23 questions / 5 minutes
Deadline: 14th of June
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I am a student at Lordwilliams sixth form and it would be much appreciated if you could answer this questionnaire for my geography A-level coursework. There are 12 questions to answer and will take less than 2 minutes. My questionnaire will help understand how residents view Thame concerning localism and consumer habits. All responses will be extremely helpful and will benefit immensely to my coursework“
Madison