social studies
INTRODUCTION Nicholson Garden is a community near to the commercial district of Spanish town. The area of Spanish town and surrounding area has been for years overwhelmed by a variety of social issues ranging from overcrowding lack of proper infrastructure to the most prevailing violent crimes, Nicholson Garden is one of the trouble community usually classified by the term ‘’garrison‘’ or ‘’ghetto’’ it is home to about 400 residents. I have also notice that many are unemployed, a significant amount of young people stop going to school early, many hustle to make ends meet, while some just go with whatever wind may blow. I have then decided to conduct a survey on the contributing factors and effects of unemployment in the area of Nicholson garden to shed light on the age long predicament of the residents
Statement of problem What are the contributing factors and effects of unemployment in the area of Nicholson Garden?
Method of Investigation
The method of investigation chosen was a survey; printed questionnaires were used to gather data. The questionnaire has many advantages, 3 of these advantages are;
It requires a little time to complete.
Questions can be asked directly to get a specific answer.
It is private, because responders don’t have to put their names.
Instrument used to collect data
Dear residents; This is a survey being carried out in the area of Nicholson garden, Spanish town to determine the contributing factors and effect of unemployment in Nicholson garden. To use in my school based assessment (S.B.A.) in the area of Social Studies. You are advised to answer each question honestly. Your identity will be strictly confidential; please do not put your name. Please put a tick ( ) in the box following the
Statement of problem What are the contributing factors and effects of unemployment in the area of Nicholson Garden?
Method of Investigation
The method of investigation chosen was a survey; printed questionnaires were used to gather data. The questionnaire has many advantages, 3 of these advantages are;
It requires a little time to complete.
Questions can be asked directly to get a specific answer.
It is private, because responders don’t have to put their names.
Instrument used to collect data
Dear residents; This is a survey being carried out in the area of Nicholson garden, Spanish town to determine the contributing factors and effect of unemployment in Nicholson garden. To use in my school based assessment (S.B.A.) in the area of Social Studies. You are advised to answer each question honestly. Your identity will be strictly confidential; please do not put your name. Please put a tick ( ) in the box following the
Bibliography: Modules in Social Studies with SBA guide and CXC questions 4th Edition, Ramsawak, Rampersad and Ralph R. Umraw Acknowledgment I would to thank god almighty for giving me the strength and wisdom to complete this project. I also wish to thank my teacher mrs cole for her help and invaluable feedback.