Contemporary debates and methods in psychology

Discussion:

 Detailed description and understanding of key

psychological theories and/or constructs

 Critical assessment and synthesis of relevant

psychological literature

 Evidence of wider reading around the topic to support

discussion with a balance of seminal and contemporary

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reference sources

 Clear focus on answering the question

 A coherent structure to the essay, presenting a concise

argument supported by examples from relevant

psychological literature

Conclusions:

 Ability to draw main points of discussion together

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 Linkage of conclusions to assignment title

Presentation & Referencing:

 Correct use of grammar, punctuation and spelling

 Appropriate writing style (use of "third" person)

 The majority of references are from academic journals

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and primary sources

 References reported accurately in essay text

 References reported accurately in attached 'References'

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