Health Psychology

Grading Criteria:

CRITERIA

MARKS AWARDED

Leaflet – 20%

Introduction

· Definition of terms

· Background information

· Explanation of the psychological based intervention

3/5

Main Body

· Detailed review and discussion of the proposed psychological based intervention

· Discussion of how similar interventions in relation to the proposed area have been found to promote psychological health & well-being.

· Benefits of the chosen intervention.

· Points supported with credible sources and relevant research.

4/10

Conclusion

· A summary of key points and future implications.

0/5

Report – 80%

Abstract

Brief summary of:

· Main background intervention

· Aim of the intervention - the research question

· The method used and the basic design of the intervention

· Subsequent method of evaluation

2/10

Introduction

· Broad review of the area.

· Presentation of the rationale of the intervention.

· Key theories relevant to the intervention and potential problems or controversies in the area.

15/25

Method

· Participant recruitment procedure(s)

· Apparatus and Materials

· Design

· Procedure

· Ethical considerations

0/20

Discussion

· Support of the intervention critically

· Evaluation of the intervention in the wider context and in its relation to appropriate theories. Discussion of strengths/weaknesses

· Support of arguments through theoretical/empirical findings which have used similar interventions as a basis.

0/15

Presentation and Referencing

· Use of grammar, punctuation and spelling

· Appropriate writing style (use of “third” person)

· The majority of references are from original sources

5/10