Psychology - Mental Health News Article Review

PSY388. Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour - News Article Review

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Marking Criteria

Review of

literature

Review of literature is absent, unstructured, confusing,

and/or not relevant to critical evaluation of the bio-

psycho-social and ethical perspectives to be evaluated. 0 - 10

Provides a clear, concise and relevant summary of literature around the

mental health topic area. This review provides a basis from which the

critical evaluation of the bio-psycho-social and ethical perspectives are

evaluated. It can be embedded with the presentation of the four

perspectives below or be presented as a separate section.

Summary of

news article

Summary is absent, unstructured, confusing, not relevant

to the primary domain(s) of interest 0 - 2

Provides a clear and succinct summary of the main themes of the article,

with a specific focus on the key components relevant to the relevant

domains which are being discussed.

Biological

Perspective

Clear and relevant overview of key biological issues is

absent, inaccurate, or irrelevant. 0 - 5

Clearly, succinctly, and accurately summarised biological concepts

presented in the article with linkage to relevant literature. Biological

concepts are clearly articulated and differentiated from other concepts.

Social

Perspective

Clear and relevant overview of key social issues is

absent, inaccurate, or irrelevant. 0 - 5

Clearly, succinctly, and accurately summarised social concepts presented

in the article with linkage to relevant literature. Social concepts are

clearly articulated and differentiated from other concepts.

Psychological

Perspective

Clear and relevant overview of key psychological issues

is absent, inaccurate, or irrelevant. 0 - 5

Clearly, succinctly, and accurately summarised psychological concepts

presented in the article with linkage to relevant literature. Psychological

concepts are clearly articulated and differentiated from other concepts.

Ethical

Perspective

Clear and relevant overview of key ethical issues is

absent, inaccurate, or irrelevant. 0 - 5

Clearly, succinctly, and accurately summarised ethical concepts

presented in the article with linkage to relevant literature. Ethical

concepts are clearly articulated and differentiated from other concepts.

Critical

engagement

No linkage to relevant literature, with no (or unethical)

critique of article or negligible recommendations for

possible changes. 0 - 4

Provides a fair and balanced critique of the article, clearly articulating

four recommended revisions that are based on reference to theoretical

and/or empirical literature relevant to the domains of interest.

Recommended revisions are appropriate for communication of concepts

with a community audience.

APA Referencing Absent, inconsistent, or erroneous APA formatting

including in-text and end-text referencing 0 - 4 Accurate and consistent APA formatting which adheres to guidelines.

Total (out of 40): Mark out of 20:

25