Writ 1
• Due 26th May
• 50% of your module grade
• 2000 words (+/- 10%)
• APA 6th edition formatted citations and reference list. Reference list not included in final word count.
• Submit via Moodle – Assessments – WRIT1
What I need to do
• Research Trail – Essay style assignment.
• Select 1 topic from a list provided.
• 4 articles – 1 main and then 3 that relate and link. (Additional supporting Literature will also be needed).
• Format all in-text citations and the reference list as APA 6th edition. Reference list not included in the word count.
THE ASSIGNMENT BREAKDOWN – PICK A TOPIC
1) Select one of the areas covered within the course of interest to you from the provided list:
• Brain plasticity
• Stress
• Genetics and behaviour
• Emotion and behaviour
• Motivated behaviour and addiction
• Biological perspectives on ASC – doing this one
• Biological perspectives on ADHD
What do I have to do?
2a) Explain using literature and theories to highlight the importance and relevance of this topic regarding cognitive neuroscience, behaviour and teaching.
2b) Then, identify a relevant research article that relates to your chosen topic. Ensure you describe the study in detail, including the purpose, methods employed and the main findings.
This demonstrates your understanding of the research. Critique the article in a way that will lead you to the next article in the research trail. (600 words).
