Example geology dissertation topic 4:

Fracking in Fleetwood: A study of public knowledge and perceptions.

Having outlined the geological processes involved in fracking, the second half of this dissertation seeks to educate the public further as to its advantageous. Focusing upon the town of Fleetwood in Lancashire, this dissertation will employ street-survey interview techniques to gauge initial perceptions of the advantages and dangers perceived relating to fracking. Thereafter, having distributed a leaflet (part of the research methodology) to the streets initially interviewed, the researcher will conduct secondary interviews and additionally answer questions that arise during the interview process. This combination of qualitative techniques and the dissemination of information makes this a dynamic dissertation proposal that is ideally suited to both undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.

Suggested initial topic reading:

• Regeneris Consulting (2012).Economic impact of shale gas exploration and production in Lancashire and the UK. Altrincham: Regeneris Consulting/Cuadrilla Resources.
• Richards, P. (2012). Shale gas and fracking: Report to the House of Commons. London: HMSO.
• Royal Society, The (2012). Shale gas extraction in the UK: A review of hydraulic fracturing. London: The Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering.