Question 22

Question

Amahle is overwhelmed by the volume of information available on climate change impacts. Her research aims to understand how climate change affects coastal cities in South Africa. To refine her research topic and information needs, she should:


Focus on "climate change impacts on coastal cities in South Africa" and prioritise recent studies.


Include all global coastal cities in her research to understand the broader context.


Restrict her research to theoretical models of climate change


Review literature from one discipline to keep her research manageable.

Answer 1

To refine her research topic and information needs effectively, Amahle should focus on "climate change impacts on coastal cities in South Africa" and prioritise recent studies. This approach allows her to concentrate on a specific geographic area while ensuring that the information is relevant and up-to-date. By narrowing her focus, she can better manage the volume of information and gather insights that are directly applicable to her research questions.

The other options—considering all global coastal cities, restricting research to theoretical models, or reviewing literature from only one discipline—may either overwhelm her further or limit the scope and applicability of her findings.