SRJC_H2_GEO_P2_2018_answer_scheme

1 Name: _____________________________________ CG: ________ Date: ________________ SERANGOON JUNIOR COLLEGE JC2 H2 P2 GEOGRAPHY 2018 Preliminary Answer Scheme DRQ 1 Rubric Criteria to hit Marks Reflection (i) How different is my answer from the rubric? (ii) Why is it different? a) Using Resource 1, identify the features that show attempts to regenerate the High Line. Some ideas : • Greening of the city via the creation of the linear park improves aesthetic appeal and improves the walkeability of the high line • Pedestrianisation (building of an elevated linear park facilitates pedestrian flows above vehicular traffic). • Addition of cultural attractions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and The Plinth appeal to both locals and tourists • etc [4] (b) Suggest reasons why the students conducted focus group discussions and categorised the focus groups as shown in Resource 2. • As the research focus is about the needs of low income groups, focus groups provide a means to derive a rich source of qualitative data.  Personal contact between the facilitator and pa rticipants often results in more meaningful answers. [5]

2  In focus groups, participants can build on each others’ answers, leading to a wider range of responses. • Unlike interviews, focus groups allows for the research er to gather the opinions of a large number of people for comparatively little time and expense. • The participants are categorised according to age and ethnicity as different demographic characteristics have different needs and experiences of the High Line :  For younger age groups, they may desire more recreation and leisure along the High Line. While older age groups, may desire more job opportunities and access to affordable amenities / services.  Ethnic minorities may be seeking more inclusive activities • Being in a group with similar age and ethnicity may also make the participants more at ease, facilitating the generation of responses (c) Explain how the group may overcome ethical concerns they face in their colle ction of primary data for this investigation. • Informed consent – Before the session, the group should be informed of the research focus, demands and risks associated with the focus group discussion • Communicate and enforce ground rules - In a focus group setting, participants may be rude and judgemental ; the student facilitator should enforce expectations on appropriate behaviour during the session. • Be respectful when speaking to participants – do not pass judgment or make jokes about what they share • Do not ask sensitive information – Avoi d asking personal information such as income, employment, specific age, marital status. If su ch information needs to be solicited, do so via self- administered questionnaire survey so as to protect the privacy of the participants.