Order Description
Discuss self-reported tests, biological tests and neurological tests of impulsivity, in discussing these tests, consider features such as: the design of the test, reliability and validity, advantages and disadvantages and scenarios in which the test is most / least appropriate.

PSY4
15
1
|
Per
sonality and Social Psychology
Module
6
–
Written assessment
criteria
|
Essay
(35%)
Criteria
Description
%
earned
%
possible
Title and abstract: Student succinctly states the topic and provides a summary of
the
essay
5%
Title

Clearly and c
oncisely identifies the
central
proposition
of the essay
.

No more than 15 words in length.
1
%
Abstract

S
ummari
s
es the
aim,
major arguments
and
conclusions
of the essay in a balanced and systematic manner.
4
%
Introduction:
Student outlines the context and scope of the topic under investigation
1
0
%
Context

Provides relevant background information on the topic and its
significance
to society.

K
ey terms/constructs are
expertly
explained and
defined
.
5
%
Scope

Smoothly transitions into
a clearly defined objective
for the essay.

O
utlines the main arguments and direction of the essay
in a logical and cohesive manner
.
5%
PSY4
15
1
|
Per
sonality and Social Psychology
Body: Student understands and provides
a
critical review of the literature
5
5
%
Knowledge
and
understanding

Thoroughly a
ccurate and compelling response to the essay topic under investigation.

A
rguments are
clearly articulated and grounded in
appropriate evidence and/or theory from the literature.

Evidence
is
presented in sufficient detail so
the reader can objectively evaluate the quality of conclusions.
15
%
Supporting
evidence

Extensive coverage of the literature
is
demonstrated.

Literature selected is wholly relevant to the topic.

All statements of fact are referenced.
10%
Critical
thinking

A high level of critical engagement with the literature is shown by an evaluation of the strengths and
limitatio
ns of research studies and
competing theoretical positions.

Demonstrates an ability to extract the most relevant details from sources.

Elaborates on the significance of research findings and considers broader issues of application to practice
and real life situations.

Independent thinking, insight or extended thinking on the topic is clearly evident.
15%
Synthesis

Demonstrates an
ability to synthesise a wide range of theoretical arguments and research findings.

Insightful and focused synthesis of
the literature
builds into a logical conclusion.
1
5
%