Student Name Student Number Unit Code/s & Name/s ATPPSY002 : Investigate individual thinking and social psychology

Student Name Student Number Unit Code/s & Name/s ATPPSY002 : Investigate individual thinking and social psychology

Cluster Name If applicable N/A

Assessment Type Assignment Project Case Study Portfolio Third Party Report (Workplace) Third Party Report (Peer) Other

Assessment Name Written - Research Investigation Assessment Task No. 3 of 3

Assessment Due Date Week 9 - 4pm Friday 1st Dec Date Submitted / /

Assessor Feedback:

Attempt 1 Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Date / /

Assessor Name Heather Coulston Assessor Signature Student provided with feedback and reassessment arrangements (check box when completed) Date scheduled for reassessment / /

Attempt 2 Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Date / /

Assessor Name Assessor Signature Note to Assessor: Please record below any reasonable adjustment that has occurred during this assessment e.g. written assessment given orally.

Assessment Criteria / Benchmarks

The evidence submitted demonstrates that the student has satisfactorily:

Attempt 1 Attempt 2

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Knowledge and Application Criteria: Selected an appropriate claim for a social psychology investigation (PC1.4, PC3.1)

Researched relevant scientific background information to inform the construction of an appropriate research question (hypothesis) (PC 3.2)

Constructs a research question (hypothesis) on an appropriate social psychology topic which explores cause and effect relationships (PC2.1, PC3.3)

Selected credible and relevant secondary social psychology sources to explore current research in order to evaluate the research question (hypothesis) (PC3.2, PC3.4)

Presented statistical data in both a frequency table and graphic formats (PC2.4, PC3.5)

Collected qualitative data from the experiment (PC2.4)

Analysed the data to identify trends, patterns and relationships (PC2.5, PC3.4)

Interpreted evidence to draw conclusions to the research question (PC2.5, PC3.4)

Evaluated the research process itself (PC3.4, PC3.5)

Communication and Planning Criteria: Used logical and sequenced psychological ideas and information (PC2.6, PC3.5)

Organised and presented ideas and information appropriately using psychological contexts (PC2.6, PC3.5)

Applied TQ APA referencing format for in-text referencing and created a Reference List with a minimum of six (6) appropriate sources (PC 3.2, PC3.5)

Adhered to correct use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation (PC3.5)

Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation unit assessment grading

ATPPSY002 Investigate individual thinking and social psychology

Assessment Task 3 Written - Research Investigation

CRITERIA LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE

1 2 3 4 5

Knowledge

Demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge Demonstrates a basic understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task. Applies these understandings in task performance to a proficient level. Plans & prioritises work load to a proficient level on most occasions.

Displays a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of:

Social psychology issue

Empirical Essay structure

Formulation of a research question

Analysis of statistics Demonstrates a high level of understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task. Applies these understandings in task performance to a high standard.

Displays a high level knowledge and understanding of:

Social psychology issue

Empirical Essay structure

Formulation of a research question

Analysis of statistics Demonstrates a very high level of understanding of key concepts and underpinning knowledge of the set task. Applies these understandings in task performance to an excellent standard.

Displays a very high level knowledge and understanding of:

Social psychology issue

Empirical Essay structure

Formulation of a research question

Analysis of statistics

Planning

Problem solving skills including work organisation, planning and self-management. Applies sound planning and organisational skills to solve simple problems and complete the task to a proficient level.

Satisfactory planning and analysis of psychology tasks

Selects and evaluates relevant psychological information

Uses APA referencing system satisfactorily Applies well developed planning and organisational skills to solve a variety of problems and complete the task to an advanced level.

Considerably effective planning and analysis of psychology tasks

Selects and evaluates relevant psychological information with considerable effectiveness

Uses APA referencing system with considerable success Applies excellent planning and organisational skills to solve complex problems and complete the task to an exceptional level.

Highly effective in planning and analysis of psychology tasks

Highly effective in selection and evaluation of relevant psychological information

Uses APA referencing system highly effectively and with minimal errors

Application

Evidence of application and analysis skills related to knowledge, techniques and procedures Performs all related skills and processes to a satisfactory standard.

Satisfactorily selects credible and appropriate research relevant to the research question

Soundly analyses data and statistics collected during the research investigation

Sometimes links and develops cause and effect relationships research question

Satisfactorily evaluates the research process

Performs all related skills and processes to a high standard.

Good selection of credible and appropriate research relevant to the research question

Analyses data and statistics collected during the research investigation to a high standard

links and develops cause and effect relationships research question to high standard

Good evaluation of the research process

Performs all related skills and processes to an excellent standard.

Very good selection of credible and appropriate research relevant to the research question

Analyses data and statistics collected during the research investigation to a very high standard

links and develops cause and effect relationships research question to a very high standard

Very good evaluation of the research process

Communication

Ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.

Demonstrates an ability to use a satisfactory range of communication skills appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates a sound understanding and the correct use of academic language in the performance of the task.

Information satisfactorily presented in appropriate genre and medium

Satisfactorily communicates sequentially and logically using an academic style

Satisfactorily demonstrates correct use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Uses some appropriate terminology for psychology

Demonstrates an ability to use effective communication skills appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates a well-developed understanding and the effective use of academic language in the performance of the task.

Information effectively presented in appropriate genre and medium

Effectively communicates ideas sequentially and logically using an academic style

Effectively demonstrates correct use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Uses terminology for psychology effectively Demonstrates an ability to use excellent communication skills appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding and the correct use of academic language in the performance of the task.

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Conveys ideas with a high degree of effectiveness to audience and context using appropriate terminology for psychology

Information presented in appropriate genre and medium with a high degree of effectiveness

Highly effective in communication of ideas sequentially and logically using an academic style

Highly effective use of English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Highly effective use of terminology for psychology.

Student Name Student Number Unit Code/s & Name/s ATPPSY002 Investigate individual thinking and social psychology

Cluster Name If applicable N/A

Assessment Type Case Study Assignment Project Other (specify)

Assessment Name Written - Research Investigation Assessment Task No. 3 of 3

Assessment Due Date Week 9 - 4pm Friday 1st Dec Date Submitted / /

Assessor Name Heather Coulston

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Instructions to Student General Instructions

You will conduct a psychological research investigation based on a social psychology claim. Select one (1) social psychology claim, from the list below and develop a research question (hypothesis) to investigate cause and effect relationships. You will analyse data to test the validity of the research question (hypothesis). Your response will be limited to 1500 words and be presented as an Empirical Essay.

You will be required to reference within the research investigation and create an APA 7th edition Reference List. You must use a minimum of six (6) sources to construct your response. Your written communication and use of psychological terminology will also be assessed (refer to marking criteria).

Social Psychology claims:

People always conform

Bystanders never assist

Social media is changing the nature of relationships

Stereotypes are not useful

Gender is a social construct

First impressions are important

In order to complete the task you will need to:

Gather secondary evidence in order to evaluate the claim

Develop your own research question (hypothesis) based upon the claim

Research scientifically credible sources to address the research question and subsequently evaluate the research question

Communicate findings in an appropriate scientific structure

Adhere to research conventions

Empirical Essay structure:

Claim

Rationale

Research Question

Evidence

Conclusion

Evaluation

A guide for Empirical Essay structure can be found on page 6 of this Assessment Task Sheet and a model will be provided.

Information / Materials provided:

Assessment Task Sheet

Assessment Marking Criteria

Access to a model of a completed Research Investigation Empirical Essay

Electronic access to PowerPoint presentations through Connect

Electronic access to the TQ APA Referencing Guide both on Connect and the TQ Library website

Electronic access to TQ Library databases

Information/ materials required:

Use psychological research from the textbooks, PowerPoint presentations and access to the TQ Library databases. You may also wish to join the Queensland State Library to be able access additional databases.

Assessment Criteria:

To achieve a satisfactory result, your assessor will be looking for your ability to demonstrate the following key skills/tasks/knowledge to an acceptable industry standard. See the attached Assessment Marking Criteria and Graded Assessment Matrix.

Number of Attempts:

You will receive up to two (2) attempts at this assessment task. Should your 1st attempt be unsatisfactory (U), your teacher will provide feedback and discuss the relevant sections / questions with you and will arrange a due date for the submission of your 2nd attempt. If your 2nd submission is unsatisfactory (U), or you fail to submit a 2nd attempt, you will receive an overall unsatisfactory result for this assessment task. Only one re-assessment attempt may be granted for each assessment task.

For more information, refer to the Student Rules.

Submission details Insert your details on page 1 and sign the Student Declaration. Include this template with your submission.

Submit an electronic copy to your assignment to your ATPPSY002 teacher via the Connect submission folder ATPPSY002 Task 3 Research Investigation 1st Submission

TAFE Queensland Learning Management System: Connect url: https://connect.tafeqld.edu.au/d2l/loginUsername; 9 digit student number

For Password: Reset password go to https://passwordreset.tafeqld.edu.au/default.aspxYour submission should include documents uploaded separately in following order:

Assessment Task sheet with typed name in the student declaration & typed date of submission

Marking Criteria with typed name & student number

Research Investigation Empirical Essay

Evidence of a draft check on Connect (either a draft checked by teacher and located in the AT3 Draft Submission drop box or Studiosity feedback uploaded with this submission)

Instructions for the Assessor The Assessment Task Instruction Sheet and Assessment Marking Criteria available on the Connect Unit Offering from Week 1.

Students will select a claim to form the basis of the Research Investigation from the list provided by the teacher.

The teacher will go through the structure of the empirical essay and the requirements of the task using a model.

Students will need internet access to access Connect and other research sites.

The written element of this task will be prepared and planned in students own time but content will be covered during content sessions as per the Unit Study Guide

Students must use credible and appropriate research sources to complete the assessment task. These sources include: the recommended class textbooks, PowerPoint presentations on Connect, similar level psychology textbooks and websites such as Simply Psychology.

To complete the referencing, students must use the TQ APA 7th edition Referencing Guide.

Students must include all of the pieces listed in Submission details to demonstrate competence.

Support is available as required. Session time allocated for drafting and conferencing and students have access to Studiosity (accessed through Connect) if they wish to use it.

Level of assistance - Students may receive assistance from the teacher as part of the drafting and conferencing process but they must demonstrate their understanding of the concepts in the final submission.

Note to Student An overview of all Assessment Tasks relevant to this unit is located in the Unit Study Guide.

Research Investigation Empirical Essay Structure

Required What will be covered in this section

Claim Present the claim chosen from the options list

Rationale

This is approximately 300 words to show clear development of the research question from the claim.

Define key terms

Provide background to the issue by overviewing current research from credible and reliable psychological research

Include in text referencing to fit the scientific empirical essay structure

In-text citations required

Research Questions

Identify a relevant social psychology question to research

Ends with a question mark

Is developed from the claim (see page 2)

Is not clearly defined

Evidence Use reliable and credible psychological research

A minimum of three (3) studies should be analysed

Present available qualitative and quantitative data, in graphic and tabular formats, to respond to the research question of current psychological research linked to the research question

Identify limitations in the evidence

Determine the reliability of the evidence in responding to the research question

Approximately 700 words

In-text citations required

Conclusion/s This is approximately 150 words to justify the conclusion/s linked to research question

use sound, valid and reliable reasoning to support the conclusions made

Evaluation A discussion of the quality of the evidence and how well it can be used to respond to the research question and analysis of the investigations limitations to suggest improvements that are connected to the claim

This is approximately 250 words

Reference List Presented on a new page

APA 7th edition (alphabetical order and hanging indent)

Minimum number of references presented with all cited in-text