Fieldwork

The fieldwork assignment in ’96 was more physical-geographical in nature; in ’98 the emphasis was on human geography. The problems regarding the fieldwork assignment are similar to those of the written test.

Formulating the test questions

Developing a fieldwork assignment requires regional specific knowledge of the fieldwork area. The major part of the work needs to be done by a committee in the host country; confidence and confidentiality will remain factors to deal with.

The translation of the written test

The translation of the fieldwork assignment (see the remarks about the translation of the written test)

The marking of the written test

The marking of the results (see the remarks about the translation of the written test) The marking will be easier and more objective when candidates have to present results using graphic representations f.i. maps, diagrams, photographs or in a numerical way.

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