Assignment 5 is another essay. This time, you will be graded on your ability to reference. But also there’s the content of course. And the structure.
The content is all about memory. Short term memory in particular, and is really a long winded evaluation of short term memory via levels of processing theory and working memory. There are resources in your Focus book, as well as the links on the cognitive psychology page. I’ve copied those for everyone, and you will find them most helpful.
So, here are the hints for doing assignment 5:
1. Plan it first. But you know that by now.
2. Word limit is 1500 words. Aim for plus or minus 10%. But you know that by now as well.
4. You’ve got a long time for this assignment thanks to the Christmas break. But don’t leave it to the last minute!
5. Essays shouldn’t have diagrams in them. A bit of a challenge for this one!
6. Time for a glass of wine.
7. Don’t forget the evaluation. You really do need to read up on the evaluation. Find some in the Focus book and also in the resources supplied. You could look under “Evaluation of the levels of processing theory.” K.I.S.S! Don’t look for something difficult unless you feel supremely confident, (and I am starting too think that most of you are by now).
8. Similarly, evaluation of working memory is all available in the resources given.
9. Bring the whole thing together in a concluding paragraph. You will need to think this through for yourself. Answer the essay question here, with a summary of what you have written.
10. Time to have another slurp.
11. Check the references. There could be some easy but good grades here.
12. Finish the bottle.
You might notice that this has been posted before you have had the lesson input. Don't worry, I'll be doing it this week. Although by now I don't think you'll care, after all that wine.
Meanwhile, here is a seasonal wish for you. You need sound for this. It's amazing what you can do with a spreadsheet!
