Professional Orientation (Psychology) Assignment 1: Literature Review Due: 5:00pm Friday 4th September (Week 5) Weight: 20% Word limit: 700 words (+/- 10%) Description: Understanding the factors that...

should be between 630words to 770words and due by tomorrow 11:30pm


Professional Orientation (Psychology) Assignment 1: Literature Review Due: 5:00pm Friday 4th September (Week 5) Weight: 20% Word limit: 700 words (+/- 10%) Description: Understanding the factors that influence student success at university is important for students, teachers and administrators. “Success” itself has been viewed from a number of perspectives, including academic success, student health and well-being, retention rates, and personal development. In this assignment, you are required to review the literature on the factors that predict student success at university. You are free to select your own definition of “success” (perhaps select one from the list above). The literature review should be limited to 700 words (counted from the start of the introduction to the end of the conclusion) and be presented according to the conventions provided by the American Psychological Association (7th edition). Referencing, including in- text citations and a reference list, should also adhere to the requirements prescribed by the American Psychological Association (7th edition). An abstract is not required for this assessment. Purpose: This assessment task addresses learning outcomes 1 and 4 (see below). This task will give you an opportunity to practice the research, writing and referencing skills developed in weeks 3, 4 and 5. By reviewing the factors that predict university success, it is hoped that this task will also provide you with an evidence-based approach to support you as a university student. Related learning outcomes: 1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by psychology graduates in the workplace, and develop a personal and academic plan to achieve these. 4. Apply American Psychological Association referencing conventions. Submission: Submit your literature review as a Word document to the appropriate dropbox on Canvas. See the unit outline for information on late submission and extension requests. Marking Criteria: Your literature review will be assessed against the following criteria. Content (60 marks) Introduction: Begins broad before narrowing the scope of the review down to specific aim/s. 5 marks Introduction: Outlines the significance of the topic. 5 marks Body: Coverage of the literature highlighting the main themes and arguments. 12 marks Body: Description of relevant information from selected sources. 8 marks Body: Research articles considered in an integrated manner by linking methods and findings according to theme. 8 marks Body: Points of critique integrated throughout (e.g. consider strengths/weaknesses, similarities/differences and unanswered questions) building to a clear and logical conclusion regarding the state of the literature. 12 marks Conclusion: A succinct conclusion regarding the current state of the literature. 5 marks Conclusion: Provides a logical extension to the points of critique presented throughout the review. 5 marks Structure (15 marks) The literature review is clearly separated into introduction, body and conclusion sections. 5 marks Each paragraph of the body section is organised according to theme. 5 marks Clear progression of ideas throughout. 5 marks Referencing (15 marks) An appropriate choice and number of references were used. 5 marks In-text citations were used appropriately and formatted according to APA (7th edition) style. 5 marks Reference list citations adhered to APA (7th edition) style. 5 marks Presentation (10 marks) Adherence to APA (7th edition) style. 5 marks Writing style appropriate for a university-level paper (paragraph structure, sentence construction, spelling, grammar, and punctuation). 5 marks Deductions Late submission (5% deduction per day) Total 100 marks