Commentary justifying the use of the 7 sins of memory as the subject of a leaflet designed to promote Psychology as an undergraduate degree.
See guidance below
Goal: to provide the theoretical background and justification for the material presented in the leaflet
Target audience: expert in the area
Your commentary is intended to show that you are aware of the context of the research, that you are familiar with the methodological approaches used, and that you can interpret and discuss relevant findings
Common mistakes
• Poor signposting
• No logical progression from one section to the next
• Going off topic
• Poor referencing
• Too much or too little detail
Introduction
What should be included in the introduction?
A good introductory paragraph outlines the main direction the writing will take, defining any specific terms and indicating any boundaries the content will operate within
Paragraphs
Use paragraphs to build and structure your argument, separating each of your points into a different paragraph
Your point should be made clear in the first or second sentence of the paragraph to make it easier for the reader to follow the line of reasoning
At the end of the paragraph you should show the significance of the point you have made to the overall argument or link to the next paragraph
Every paragraph you write should have this structure. Without it, your logic is not clear
You should be able to provide evidence (i.e., a citation) for each of the main points you are making
For example, if you claim that working memory has a limited capacity – that statement should be supported with references to relevant research findings
Remember also that you should cite the researcher who came up with a particular idea
Use primary sources (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles); steer clear of blog posts and non-academic publications
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