Research Paper

Social Studies
SCHOOL
BASED
ASSESSMENT

Name: Jovani Nickson
Teacher: Ms. Doriney
Class: 4-1

Task 1
What are some problems pollution can cause in my community of which may cause pollution?
Research objectives / Aim
1. What type of problems is most common in my community?
2. Which habits of residents has led to pollution in my community.
3. What effects does pollution have on the community? 4. What are some ways to avoid pollution in community?
5. What can be done by the government to help solve pollution in the community?

Task 2
Reasons for choosing this area of Research
I chose this Area of research due to the high rate of pollution happening in communities throughout St. Lucia. Pollution is dangerous to human beings, the environment and animals. We must try to protect our biodiversity by keeping our surroundings clean. A clean environment can attract visitors to our community.
Recently, I have been particularly concerned about the air quality in my community because there have been reported cases of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular diseases resulting from ozone pollution. Air quality can kill many organisms including humans. . Many persons in the community have also been having throat inflammation, chest pains and congestion. Apart from air pollution, some drains in the community have been clogged up with bottles causing them to remain stagnant and serving as a mosquito-breeding site. Noise pollution has also affected people of my community by causing hearing loss and sleep disturbance.

Task 3
Method of Investigation
The method of investigation that the researcher will use to collect data for the study is printed questionnaire . The questionnaire is the best method for this study because :
1. It is easy to carry out
2. It is a very familiar way of collecting information/data.
3. It is inexpensive

Task 4
Questionnaire
My name is Jovani Nickson . I am a form 4 student of the Corinth Secondary School. I am required to collect information from this questionnaire to contribute to my School Based Assessment (SBA) as part of my CXC syllabus. I guarantee that this information will remain confidential and anonymous.
1. What is your Sex?
Male Female
2. What is your age range?
13 – 15 16 – 20 21 – 35 36 – 50
3. Which religious group do you follow?
Christianity Rastafarianism Hinduism Judaism
4. Are people usually dumping garbage in your community?
Yes No
5. Is there an adequate number of bins in your community?
Yes No
6. At what time do people throw garbage from vehicles along the road?
Night Morning Afternoon
7. What is the status of the quarry in your community?
Active Inactive
8. Is there a vehicle garage operating in your community?
Not anymore Still Active
9. Has anyone suffered from leptospirosis in your community?
Never In the past
10. Do People complain about too much mosquitos in your community?
Sometimes Never
11. Have there been floods in your community?
In the past Never Sometimes
12. How often do you suffer from sleep disturbance?
Once a week Twice a week Everyday Never
13. Has anyone suffered from hearing lost in your community?
In the past Never
14. Has members of your community volunteer to clean the community?
In the past Never
15. Has the government provided aid in reducing pollution in your community?
In the past sometimes Never