Psychology study: analysis & contribution.

Analysis of a Classic Psychology Study and its Contribution to the Field

Choose any one ‘classic’ study and show how it has:

(i)Advanced the discipline of Psychology in comparison to work published previously
(ii)Made a contribution to work that was subsequently published

In cases where some seminal studies might not have sufficient literature preceding them, you might focus on the historical, social or cultural forces that shaped the ideas enshrined in the classical study. Although you are not required to have an even (50-50) split between the ‘before and ‘after’ sections, the balance between the two sections should not be skewed towards either one of those sections beyond a 30-70 or 70-30 split. Appropriate referencing is required in this assignment. All references must be in accordance with APA guidelines.

Your assignment should be written with clarity and grammatical accuracy, and in a manner that is appropriate for an academic audience: A successful answer should address the following LOs.

1. Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the question

2. Evidence of independent reading, in addition to guided readings

3. A sense of the timeline and significance of the work produced during this period

4. Material that is directly relevant to your topic

5. Arguments that are well organized and structured

6. An appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of theories, methodologies and empirical evidence

7. Original contribution, through interpretation, inferences drawn, and integration of materials

70-100 Distinction	60-69 Commendation	50-59 Pass	40-49 Marginal Fail	0-39 Clear Fail
Excellent coverage of all aspects of question	Commendable coverage of almost all aspects of question	Satisfactory coverage of most aspects of question	Fails to address some major aspects of the question	Fails to address many major aspects of the question
Evidence of extensive independent reading, in addition to guided readings	Evidence of independent reading, in addition to guided readings	Reliance on guided readings	Limited coverage of relevant material	Poor coverage of relevant material
Shows an excellent sense of the timeline and significance of work produced during this period	Shows a good sense of the timeline and significance of work produced during this period	Shows a reasonable sense of the timeline and significance of work produced during this period	Shows a limited sense of the timeline and significance of work produced during this period	Shows little or no sense of the timeline and significance of work produced during this period
All the material is directly relevant for topic and audience	Nearly all of the material is directly relevant for topic and audience	Almost all the material is relevant for topic and audience	Some of the material is not relevant for topic and audience	Much of the material is not relevant for topic and audience
All points are expressed clearly, grammatically and eloquently	Nearly all points are expressed clearly and grammatically	Most points are expressed clearly and grammatically	There are lapses in clarity and grammar	The meaning is difficult to follow
Excellent attempt to write / present for academic audience	Good attempt to write / present for academic audience	Some attempt to write / present for academic audience	Limited attempt to write / present for academic audience	No attempt to write / present for academic audience
All material is well organised and the argument is really well structured	Nearly all of the material is wll organised and the argument shows good structure	Some of the material is not well organised and the argument is reasonably structured	Much of the material is not well organised and the argument is not well structured	The organisation of the material is poor and the argument is poorly structured
Shows excellent appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of theories, methodologies and empirical evidence	Shows good appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of theories, methodologies and empirical evidence	Shows some appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of theories, methodologies and empirical evidence	There are a number of lapses in meaningful evaluation	There is an absence of meaningful evaluation
Shows outstandingly original contribution, presenting own interpretations, integration of materials and/or integration of materials	Shows original contribution, presenting own interpretations , integration of materials and/or integration of materials	Shows some original contribution, presenting own interpretations and/or integration of materials	Shows little original contribution and integration of materials	There is an absence of original contribution
All the material is accurate	Nearly all of the material is accurate	There are some minor factual errors	There are a number of factual errors	There are many major factual errors