Brainstorm possible topics Connect an area of interest to you with a feasible geographic investigation Research to see if this topic is feasible Identify possible locations for your fieldwork Research Get to know your topic via extensive research using the internet, the library and research journals Refer to previous research relevant to your topic to help with knowledge and your methodology Research widely to collect secondary information Select a Location Decide on an appropriate fieldwork location Find out as much as you can about the specific location before you plan your methods Collect maps and background information Ensure you will have sufficient time there to conduct your investigation Finalize an analytical framework Gain as much background knowledge on your topic and relevant theories as possible Decide on the most important aspects of the topic to focus your research on Use your analytical framework to shape your methodology Plan your methodology Determine what are the important aspects of information and data you need to collect Design surveys to ensure you collect the correct qualitative data Plan techniques to collect the quantitative data Conduct your fieldwork Collect as much qualitative and quantitative information as time allows Take many photos etc Ensure you have all of the information /data that you need Process your data/ information Organize a system to effectively process your data Process all the data you require Use tools such as Insert data, photos, ideas, quotes into your essay framework, you can edit it later Create visuals Use tools such as Excel, Pixlr Editor, Piktochart, Google Earth, Google Draw, etc Create a variety of visuals including annotated photos Ensure that you include some spatial mapping Refer to all visuals in your text Get analytical Refer specifically to the patterns/ trends displayed in your visuals Use formal analytical language Recognize and account for any anomalies Ensure all of your analysis links back to the research question and relates to Butler’s model Evaluate your extended essay process Produce your final draft Structure your essay as required and follow all necessary conventions for formatting, layout and referencing Ensure you stay within the 4000 word limit Edit it fully before you hand it in Important: Your final draft should be what you consider to be the finished essay Reflect on advice and produce final version Pay attention to all advice offered as feedback Reflect then act on feedback as quickly as possible Make use of the EE week to make final tweaks Complete your viva voce interview