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Psychology SL Internal Assessment/Experimental Study Rubric Total of 20 points

Checklist Marks

Criterion A: Introduction (2 marks) The aim of the study is clearly stated.

The study replicated is clearly identified and explained.

The significance of the study to be replicated is explained.

0. There is no introduction or it is irrelevant

1. The aim of the students study I imprecise, or the study

being replicated is identified but not explained

2. The aim of the students study is clearly stated and thestudy being replicated is clearly identified and explained

Criterion B: Design (2 marks) IV and DV are accurately identified.

The design is appropriate and justified.

Ethical guidelines are followed.

Operational definitions are provided as necessary.

0. The independent and dependent variables are not

identified or they are irrelevant. The psychology course

ethical guidelines are not followed.

1. The independent and dependent variables are accurately

identified. The design is appropriate but unjustified.

There is evidence that the psychology course ethical

guidelines are followed

2. The independent and dependent variables are accurately

identified. The design is appropriate and justified.

There is evidence that the psychology course ethical

guidelines are followed.

Criterion C: Participants (2 marks) The characteristics of the target population are identified

(number, age, gender, ESL?)

The sample is selected using an appropriate method.

If necessary, explain how they were allocated into groups.

The method is justified.

0. No relevant characteristics of the target population are

identified and no relevant sampling technique is

identified or justified.

1. Some characteristics of the target population are

identified but not all are relevant. The sample is selected

using an appropriate method but the method is not

justified2. The characteristics of the target population are

identified. The sample is selected using an appropriate

method and the method is justified

Criterion D: Procedure (2 marks) Include materials that were used to carry out the experiment

(reference appendix)

Standardized directions should appear in an appendix.

The procedure is relevant and clearly described.

It is easily replicable.

Debriefing procedure is mentioned.

0. No relevant procedure is presented.

1. The procedure is relevant but is not clearly described

and is not easily replicable

2. The procedure is relevant, clearly described and is easily

replicable

Criterion E: Results (4 marks)) Results are clearly stated and accurate.

Raw data is presented in an appendix.

Descriptive statistics are applied.

Graphs are accurate and clearly presented (labelled)

Text makes direct reference to the graphs as presented.

0. There are no results, or they are irrelevant to the aims.

1. Results are fairly stated and accurate. Graphs are not

sufficiently accurate or clear.

2. Results are stated and accurate. Graphs are not

sufficiently accurate or clear.

3. Results are clearly stated and accurate. Graphs are

generally accurate and clear.

4. Results are clearly stated and accurate. Graphs are

completely accurate and clear.

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Criterion F: Discussion (6 marks) Comment on your results with regard to the original study.

No new studies are introduced.

The strengths and limitations of the study are clearly

identified.

The conclusion is appropriate and well balanced.

Modifications and/or improvements are suggested for further

research.

0. There is no discussion or it is irrelevant

1. The discussion of the results, in light of the study being

replicated, is very superficial. The strengths and

limitations are not always accurately identified. There is

no conclusion drawn and no modifications are

suggested.

2.3. The discussion of the results, in light of the study being

replicated, is not fully developed. Not all the strengthsand limitations have been accurately identified. The

conclusion is appropriate drawn and some modifications

are suggested

4. .same as above

5. .

6. The discussion of the results, in light of the study being

replicated, is fully developed. The strengths andlimitations are clearly identified. The conclusion is

appropriate and well balanced and modifications and/or

improvements are suggested.

Criterion G: Presentation (2 marks)

The report is in the correct format. Spelling and grammar is checked.

The report is between 1000 and 1500 words.

References are provided using standardized method.

All references listed in the bibliography are cited in the

paper.

0. The Report is not within the word limit of 1,000 1.500words and/or no references are provided.

1. The report is within the word limit of 1000-1500 words.

However, the report is not in the required format or the

references are incomplete, or one standard method oflisting references is not used.

2. The report is in the correct format and within the word

limit of 1000-1500 words. References are provided

using one standard method listing references consistently

You must add the following:

1. An abstract (see below)

2. A cover page (which includes your word count)3. Page numbers4. A Table of Contents

The abstract:

A summary of the entire investigation. About 150 words. It should begin with a one-sentence summary of your paper and then

include:

Aim of the research

The Research Hypothesis

Type of design

Variables studied

Participants

Results with reference to statistical analysis

ConclusionsMention implications of findings