how to write

Question 1

SAQ command terms

describe

Answer 1

• give a detailed account

Question 2

SAQ command terms

identify

Answer 2

• provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Question 3

SAQ command terms

outline

Answer 3

• give a breif account or summary

Question 4

SAQ command terms

comment

Answer 4

• give a judgement based on a given statement or a result of a calculation

Question 5

SAQ command terms

explain

Answer 5

• give a detailed account including reasons or caused

Question 6

SAQ command terms

suggest

Answer 6

• propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

Question 7

SAQ para 1

Answer 7

• define key terms/concepts
• provide general knowledge
• explain concepts into detail breaking the information down

Question 8

SAQ para 2

Answer 8

• identify research study that answers the question
• describe the research study in detail
• why the results of the study matter
• what does the study tell us

Question 9

SAQ do not do

Answer 9

• don’t evaluate the research
• only answer the question
• stay focused on the question

Question 10

what to put in a ERQ

Answer 10

• strengths and limitations of each research study
• at least one limitation
• what assumptions does the theory make
• what biases are present in the theory
• triangulate, when multiple studies have the same conclusion
• areas of uncertainty, what don’t we know, limitations of our current knowledge
• organize, each paragraph have a clear topic
• clearity, each study and terms clearly explained so a non psychology student would understand

Question 11

ERQ command term

contrast

Answer 11

• differences between 2 or more items or situations referring to them throughout

Question 12

ERQ command term

discuss

Answer 12

• offer a considered and balance review that includes a range of arguments and hypothesis
• presented clearly and supported by evidence

Question 13

ERQ command term

evaluate

Answer 13

• weigh up pros and cons

Question 14

ERQ command term

to what extent

Answer 14

• consider the merits of an argument or concept

- opinions presented clearly and supported with evidence

Question 15

ERQ

introduction

Answer 15

• hook
• topic of essay (restating essay question)
• define key words and terms
• explain importance of the topic (real life example)
• summarize the knowledge, theories and studies that are going to be talked about

Question 16

ERQ

para 1 and 3

Answer 16

• describe a theory
• evaluate the theory
• identify and least 1 strength and limitation
• link back to the topic

Question 17

ERQ

para 2 and 4

Answer 17

• link to research study mentioned in para 1
• detailed description
• identify and least 1 strength and limitation
• explain the results of the study
• what does this tell us?

Question 18

ERQ

conclusion

Answer 18

• briefly restate and summarize everything mentioned
• what extent do the studies support each other
• if they contradict explain possible reasons
• any other possible explanations for the conclusion
• some questions still unknown
• what future research can help with those questions