AS ESSAY STRUCTURE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Before you start.

Highlight the key COMMAND words in the question

Identify the focus of the question
Decide which case studies which you can use to help substantiate your arguments
Make a quick essay plan

INTRODUCTION:

Define the key terms in the question

Aim of the essay What you intend to do (just rephrase the question)
Indicate the structure of your essay and case studies you will use

KEY POINT 1:

Geography theory/
explanation

Case study example

LINK SENTENCE link

your point/ paragraph
back to the question

KEY POINT 2:

Geography theory/
explanation

Case study example

LINK SENTENCE link

your point/ paragraph
back to the question

KEY POINT 3:

Geography theory/
explanation

Case study example

LINK SENTENCE link

your point/ paragraph
back to the question

CONCLUSION:

Link back to the question

Briefly summarise key points
Extra interconnected factors? Which factor is most important? How might the situation change in the
future?
Ensure you have answered the question!