Psychology 1A Assessment 2 Part 2: While You Read Guide
Psychology 1A Assessment 2 Part 2: While You Read Guide
The following table provides you with information on what to include in the body section of your critical analysis and where to find this information in the journal articles. Please write your body section in paragraphs do not use a table within your assignment.
You might want to use this table to collect some notes as you read, or you may wish to write notes in the margins of the articles.
Be sure to have a highlighter ready too, so you can highlight important/relevant bits of information as you read!
Questions to consider/address in the body section Where to find the info to answer the questions Notes from article
What is the aim of the studies?
Why is this research important?
What are the dependant and independent variables?
What is (are) the research questions or hypotheses?
Introduction In your own words describe the methods and procedure of the articles
Describe the samples used in the studies
What were the study designs? Methods State the main results of the studies?
Were the hypotheses supported?
Results Discuss the strengths and limitations of these studies. Strengths & Limitations/ Discussion
Psychology 1A
Critical Analysis: Part 2: Critical analysis of three journal articles 1,650 words; Weighting: 35% of final grade Course learning outcomes:CO2: Describe and evaluate ethical research practices
CO3: Describe and evaluate basic research designs
CO4: Apply academic literacies appropriate to the discipline of Psychology
Criteria Outstanding performance
(75-100%) Exceeds core requirements
(65-74%) Meets core requirements
(50-64%) Does not meet requirements
(<50%) Marks
High Distinction/ Distinction Credit Pass 1/Pass 2 Fail 1/Fail 2 Introduction of Assignment
Highly concise, well-crafted introduction that effectively sets the context for the review and clearly states the purpose of the assignment
Clear introduction that provides an accurate overview of the review and adequately states the purpose of the assignment
Adequate introduction that briefly outlines the purpose of the review, but may lack clarity or detail
Incomplete or unclear introduction that fails to provide an overview of the review or state the purpose of the assignment
/4
Body of Assignment 1: Overview and Aims Comprehensive and integrated summary of the aim and rationale of the studies, accurately and clearly presenting the research questions or hypotheses
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the objectives and context of the articles
Skilfully synthesises the aims and rationales from the three articles, highlighting their connections and differences Clear summary of the aim and rationale of the studies, presenting the research questions or hypotheses with minor omissions or inaccuracies
Demonstrates a good understanding of the objectives and context of the articles
Effectively synthesises the aims and rationales from the three articles, identifying their connections and differences Adequate summary of the aim and rationale of the studies, with some omissions or inaccuracies in presenting the research questions or hypotheses
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the objectives and context of the articles
Provides a basic synthesis of the aims and rationales from the three articles, with limited identification of their connections and differences Incomplete or unclear summary of the aim and rationale of the studies, with significant omissions or inaccuracies in presenting the research questions or hypotheses
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the objectives and context of the articles
Fails to synthesise the aims and rationales from the three articles or does not identify their connections and differences /8
Criteria Outstanding performance
(75-100%) Exceeds core requirements
(65-74%) Meets core requirements
(50-64%) Does not meet requirements
(<50%) High Distinction/ Distinction Credit Pass 1/Pass 2 Fail 1/Fail 2 Body of Assignment 2: Methods and Results Provides an accurate description of the methods and procedures, including dependent and independent variables, samples, and study designs for all three articles
Effectively synthesises and compares the methods and results across the articles
Clearly and accurately presents the main results, including the support for research questions or hypotheses Provides a clear description of the methods and procedures, with minor omissions or inaccuracies in dependent and independent variables, samples, and study designs for the articles
Synthesises and compares the methods and results across the articles, identifying connections and differences
Presents the main results with minor omissions or inaccuracies, including the support for research questions or hypotheses Provides an adequate description of the methods and procedures, with some omissions or inaccuracies in dependent and independent variables, samples, and study designs for the articles
Provides a basic synthesis of the methods and results across the articles, with limited identification of connections and differences
Presents the main results with some omissions or inaccuracies, including the support for research questions or hypotheses Provides an incomplete or unclear description of the methods and procedures, with significant omissions or inaccuracies in dependent and independent variables, samples, and study designs for the articles
Fails to synthesise or compare the methods and results across the articles, or does not identify connections and differences
Presents the main results with significant omissions or inaccuracies, including the support for research questions or hypotheses /12
Body of Assignment 3: Strengths and Limitations of Studies Provides a thorough and insightful evaluation of the strengths and limitations
Effectively synthesises and compares the strengths and limitations across the articles
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the implications of these strengths and limitations Provides a clear evaluation of the strengths and limitations of each study, with minor omissions or inaccuracies
Synthesises and compares the strengths and limitations across the articles, identifying connections and differences
Demonstrates a good understanding of the implications of these strengths and limitations Provides an adequate evaluation of the strengths and limitations of each study, with some omissions or inaccuracies
Provides a basic synthesis of the strengths and limitations across the articles, with limited identification of connections and differences
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the implications of these strengths and limitations Provides an incomplete or unclear evaluation of the strengths and limitations of each study, with significant omissions or inaccuracies
Fails to synthesise or compare the strengths and limitations across the articles, or does not identify connections and differences
Demonstrates a limited understanding of the implications of these strengths and limitations /8
Discussion of Assignment
Clearly and effectively addresses the implications of the research, demonstrating a deep understanding of the broader impact
Presents thoughtful and well-reasoned recommendations for future research that build upon the analysis of the articles
Draws a strong, insightful conclusion that is well-supported by the evaluation of the research Addresses the implications of the research, demonstrating a good understanding of the broader impact
Presents clear recommendations for future research that are connected to the analysis of the articles
Draws a solid conclusion that is supported by the evaluation of the research Adequately addresses the implications of the research, demonstrating a basic understanding of the broader impact
Presents basic recommendations for future research that are somewhat connected to the analysis of the articles
Draws a sufficient conclusion that is generally supported by the evaluation of the research Fails to adequately address the implications of the research or demonstrates a limited understanding of the broader impact
Presents unclear or unrelated recommendations for future research that are not connected to the analysis of the articles
Draws a weak or unsupported conclusion that is not based on the evaluation of the research /8
Written expression and structure
Exceptional written expression using clear, concise, and precise academic language
Free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Well-organized and logically structured, with smooth transitions and a coherent flow of ideas
Clear written expression using appropriate academic language
Minimal spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
Organised and logically structured, with effective transitions and a mostly coherent flow of ideas
Adequate written expression using mostly appropriate academic language
Some spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, but not enough to significantly impede understanding
Generally organised and structured, with some room for improvement in transitions and coherence
Inadequate written expression with frequent errors or inappropriate use of language
Numerous spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors that impede understanding
Lacks organisation and logical structure, with unclear transitions and a disjointed flow of ideas
/6
Referencing
Correctly formats references using the APA 7th edition conventions.
Flawlessly follows APA 7th edition conventions for all in-text citations and reference list entries
Includes accurate and complete citations for all three articles in both the text and the reference list Mostly follows APA 7th edition conventions for in-text citations and reference list entries, with only minor errors
Includes accurate citations for all three articles in both the text and the reference list, with only minor inconsistencies Adequately follows APA 7th edition conventions for in-text citations and reference list entries, with some errors
Includes citations for all three articles in both the text and the reference list, though there may be some inconsistencies or omissions Fails to adequately follow APA 7th edition conventions for in-text citations and reference list entries, with numerous errors
Omits or inaccurately cites one or more of the three articles in the text or the reference list /4
OVERALL COMMENTS:
Critical Analysis: Part 2 Critical analysis of three journal articles (35%; 1650 words)
This second part of your critical analysis assessment requires you to critically analyse the information inthree provided journal articles.You need to demonstrate your ability to read and evaluate the key information presented in the provided articles.
Note that one of these journal articles is the same article you read for Part 1 of the assessment. You will need to read it again. There are two new articles to also read.
In order to demonstrate you have critically analysed the articles and identified the key points, you will be required to summarise your findings in a cohesive and coherent way.
To assist you with preparing notes and ideas to include in your assignment, you can begin by reading theWhile You Read Guidepresented below. This table highlights the key information you will need to obtain from the three articles for this assessment.
The following table provides you with information on what to include in the body section of your critical analysis and where to find this information in the journal articles. Please write your body section in paragraphs do not use a table within your assignment, this is simply to help you organise your thoughts and draw comparisons between studies.You can also download a copy of the While You Read Guide documenthere.
Questions to consider/address in the body section Where to find the info to answer the questions
What is the aim of the studies?Why is this research important?What are the dependent and independent variables?What is (are) the research questions or hypotheses? Introduction
In your own words describe the methods and procedure of the articlesDescribe the samples used in the studiesWhat were the study designs? Methods
State the main results of the studies?Were the hypotheses supported? Results
Discuss the strengths and limitations of these studies Strengths & Limitations/ Discussion
Create a new word document.Note that there isno templatefor Part 2 of this assessment.
This is where you will write one cohesive and coherent piece critically analysing and discussing your findings from the three articles.In your assignment you will need to have a clearintroduction section, body sectionanddiscussion/conclusion section.
Introduction:clearly, but briefly, state the main message of the three articles and the aim of the studies (a few sentences should suffice);
Body:write your critical analysis synthesising your findings from the three articles based on the questions highlighted in the introduction, methods, results and strengths & limitations sections of theWhile You Read Guide; and ensure that your discussion is a summary and synthesis of the three articles and not just answers to the questions about each article, separately.
Discussion/Conclusion:In the conclusion section bring the summary together by addressing the following questions based on your evaluation of the three articles (you can refer to the conclusion/discussion section of the journal articles to help you with this):
What are the theoretical and practical implications of this research?
What are the recommendations for future research?
Draw a conclusion. This will be based on your evaluation of the research.
REFERENCING:You will need to reference the three articlesin text throughoutthis assignment and provide areference listincluding the references for these three articles. You do not need to reference any other sources.
Use the APA 7th edn. referencing conventions for your references.
