Paper 2 Writing Guide

DEFINE KEY TERMS

STATE QUESTION & STUDY

EXPLAIN THE TOPIC

Say what you are writing about. 1 -2 Sentences

General Overview of the Topic/Terms1 to 2 Sentences

Central Argument/Answer the Question

SAQ

Paper 2

You will choose ONE topic from Human Relationships and ONE topic from Abnormal Psychology

SUMMARY OF STUDY

CONCLUSION

LINK STUDY AND TOPIC

Explain how the results of the study support the topic.

Describe your supporting study.

Restate your central idea1 sentence

Paper 2 Reminders

1 HOUR

• You have to answer two ERQs
• One will come from Human Relationships, and One from Abnormal Pscyhology
• Start with the one you feel more confident about.
• Take about one hour each.

• MAKE AN OUTLINE

1 HOUR

INTRODUCTION

State topic, define and explain key terms, importance and relevance of topics, summarize the theories ans studies that will be discussed.

THEORY AND RESEARCH EVIDENCE

Explain a relevant theory/study, link to the topic - evaluate. Explain a second study - link to the topic - evaluate

ERQs

Paper 1 Part b

CONCLUSION

Briefly restate and summarize all the knowledge, theories, research, and discussion. What questions remain unanswered?

THE END

You will choose ONE question out of a choice of THREE. One hour

CRITICAL THINKING

Consider the following to evaluate: Research design and methods, assumptions and biases, contradictory evidence, alternative explanations, areas of uncertainty, and ethical issues.

Research Design and Methodologies

Assumptions and Biases

Triangulation

• Researcher triangulation
• More than one researcher is involved.
• Methodology triangulation
• more than one method is used to gather data.

• Sampling Bias
• Gender Bias
• Cultural Bias
• Researcher Bias
• Simplification Assumptions
• When they fail to consider other factors.

• Internal Validity
• Reliability
• External Validity
• Ecological Validity
• Mundane realism
• Population Validity
• Generalizability

Critical Thinking

Areas of Uncertainty

Contradictory Evidence, Alternative Theories, Alternative Explanations

Ethics

When Evaluating, consider the following and try to make at least two points per theory/study.

• What are some (as yet) unanswered questions?
• What do we not know for sure?
• How can more research and future developments help address shortcomings in our present understanding?
• This could serve as your conclusion!

• Informed Consent
• Right to withdraw
• Anonymity
• Debriefing
• Confidentiality

• Have other studies pointed to opposite or different conclusions?
• Think about biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors.
• Third variables
• Time frame of the experiment.

Paper 1 Section b Reminders

• You have to choose ONE question.
• Do NOT answer more than one.
• If you do, only the first one will be graded.
• Do a quick outline to guide your writing.
• Identify the topic
• your two pieces of evidence (theory and/or studies)
• critical thinking points
• The questions can only be from biological, cognitive, or sociocultural topics.

1 HOUR

1 HOUR

There is no break between section A and Section B. You have to keep track of your time.

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