|
Section |
Suggested word limit |
Criteria |
Marks |
|
Abstract |
78 (50-100) |
There is a fluent, clear concise description of the project and it’s findings, including relevant information, where appropriate, an aim/hypothesis, sample, design, procedure and conclusion. |
2 |
|
Background |
194 (150-200) |
The appropriate psychological basis is concisely described, with understanding. There is a clear rationale for the aim / hypotheses. |
5 |
|
Hypothesis |
117 (100-150) |
There is a clear research aim and, as appropriate, clearly operationalised, experimental / correlational and null hypothesis |
3 |
|
Methodology |
311 (300-350) |
There is a clear, concise description of the methodology, with sufficient detail to permit accurate replication |
8 |
|
Results |
311 (300-350) |
The appropriate use of summaries, tables, visual displays and an inferential test clearly and concisely describes and demonstrates an understanding of the data, their analyses and conclusions. |
8 |
|
Discussion |
389 (350-400) |
The project is evaluated, clearly and concisely, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the research process. Evaluative points are applied to the project, which, where appropriate, may refer to the psychological context, methodology, ethical considerations and suggestions for improvements or future research. |
10 |
|
Presentation & Communication |
|
The report, it’s references and appropriate appendices are presented clearly and concisely, in the standard format |
4 |
|
Total |
1400 |
|
40 |
Practical
Project Mark Scheme
Assignment Mark Scheme
|
Section |
Suggested word limit |
Criteria |
Marks |
|
Issues / Assumptions |
265 (200-300) |
A range of appropriate psychological issues / assumptions, from at least two different areas of psychology and raised by the source, is clearly and concisely identified, justified and relate to appropriate psychology |
9 |
|
Evidence |
441 (400-500) |
Apposite and detailed psychological evidence is presented clearly, concisely and accurately, and is explicitly related to the source. The evidence demonstrates an understanding of different areas of psychology |
15 |
|
Applications |
294 (200-300) |
The suggestions apply apposite psychological knowledge explicitly to the issues / assumptions raised in the source, from different areas of psychology. They are based on apposite psychological evidence, related explicitly to the source, showing perceptive and pragmatic understanding and evaluation. |
10 |
|
Presentation & Communication |
|
The assignment is concise and coherent displaying a good understanding of a wide range of psychological terms. All references are noted in the text and supplied in the standard format. |
6 |
|
Total |
1000 |
|
40 |
|
Question |
Criteria |
Marks |
|
Section A (a) |
The answer gives a clear account from a psychological perspective. The answer is dtailed, well organised and the candidate clearly understands what they have written |
6 |
|
(b) |
The answer is appropriate to the assessment request. The answer has a good range of points comparing and contrasting different explanations. There is confident use of psychological terms and concepts. The answer has an impressive range of points each of which is clearly explained and elaboration is coherent and thorough. |
10 |
|
Section B (a) (Describe) Concepts and Terminology |
Appropriate terms and concepts are presented and used in a confident way. Spelling is good, although there could be one or two errors. Sentence construction is good with views expressed clearly. Punctuation is appropriate. |
3 |
|
Evidence |
Appropriate psychological evidence is accurately described that is wide-ranging in scope and detail. Usually about 6 pieces of research are described and these 6 will be evaluated in part (b). |
4 |
|
Understanding |
The answer demonstrates explicitly applied understanding throughout. There is clarification of terminology, use of examples, expansion of complex points; the answer is coherent and well structured. |
10 |
|
(b) (Evaluate) Range of issues |
The answer covers an appropriate range of issues; the issues are identified, made relevant, explained and elaborated. There are usually 4 issues. |
4 |
|
Evidence for issues |
Evidence is appropriately selected to illustrate the issues and commented on effectively. Normally 6 pieces of research, usually the 6 described in part (a). |
4 |
|
Analysis |
The answer contains some analysis most likely in the form of comparisons and contrasts; these are accurate, detailed and effective. Usually for 2 issues 2 pieces of research are either contrasted or compared. |
4 |
|
Argument structure |
The structure of the answer is highly effective in providing a cogent framework for compelling arguments that demonstrate originality and insight into evidence. |
4 |
|
(c) (Suggestion) Application |
A suggestion is made that is appropriate to the assessment request and is based on appropriate psychological evidence. The suggestion is detailed and clearly explained. |
4 |
|
Application Interpretation: Reasons |
The answer gives a clear rationale for the suggested application. There is confident use of terminology, use of examples, and expansion of complex points. The answer is coherent and well structured. |
4 |