GEO1011 Geographical Fieldwork and Observation Skills Assessment Brief 2026

GEO1011 Assessment Brief

Title: Fieldwork Report on Noise Pollution Levels – St. Patrick’s Campus, Drumcondra
Submission Platform: LOOP
Assessment Type: Individual Coursework
Word Count: 1,000 words (excluding references)
Deadline: 24 July before 16.00

Assessment Requirements

Step 1: Data Collection Guidelines:

1. Go to the campus in person to carry out your fieldwork.

2. Use a mobile application that records:

• Noise level (in decibels) o
• Geographical location (latitude and longitude)
• Date and time
• Measurement duration (in seconds or minutes)

3. Record a minimum of 10 distinct data points from different campus locations.

Step 2: Submission – Excel File:

Create and submit an Excel file that includes the following columns:

• Date
• Time
• Latitude
• Longitude
• Noise Level (dB)
• Measurement Duration (e.g., 60 seconds)

This file must be uploaded to LOOP as part of your submissione (Harvard or APA).

Step 3: Written Report (1000 words)

Instructions for Writing the Research Question and Fieldwork Report (1000 words)

1. Purpose of the Report

This report is an essential part of your geographical fieldwork assessment. It aims to:

• Develop and refine a research question related to noise measurement and pollution.
• Describe the fieldwork methodology used to collect data.
• Present and interpret the collected data.
• Link findings to your site’s physical or social characteristics, such as a street network.

2. Structure of the Report

The report should be 1000 words (excluding references) and include the following sections:

Title : Clearly state your research topic in a concise and descriptive manner.

a. Introduction (200 words)

• Provide background on noise measurement and pollution.
• Justify the importance of the study.
• Clearly state your research question.
• Outline the structure of the report.

b. Fieldwork Methodology (200 words)

• Describe the research methods used to collect data (e.g., Apps, record methods, etc)
• Explain the rationale behind the chosen methods.
• Detail the location, time, and any fieldwork equipment used.
• Discuss any limitations or challenges encountered during data collection.

c. Data Presentation and Analysis (300 words)

• Present the collected data using tables, sketches, pictures, Google Earth Pro, QGIS, or ArcGIS online maps, figures, and descriptive statistics (using an Excel file).
• Analyse the patterns, trends, and relationships in the data.
• Compare findings with expectations or existing literature.

d. Discussion (200 words)

• Interpret the findings in relation to the research question.
• Relate results to geographical concepts.
• Address any unexpected results and potential explanations.

e. Conclusion (100 words)

• Summarise key findings.
• Highlight the study’s significance and limitations.
• Suggest how to improve your fieldwork and data collection.

References 

• Include properly formatted citations using academic sources.

Formatting Guidelines

• Word count: 1000 words (excluding references).
• Font: Times New Roman or Arial, size 12.
• Spacing: 1.5 or double-spaced.
• Figures and tables: Must be numbered and captioned.

Referencing: Use a consistent citation style (Harvard or APA).