Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 2K views

    Psychology ERQ Rubric

    Uploaded by

    Rayya Shahwar Hussain
    This document outlines the rubric used to evaluate essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the ERQ (Extended Response Question). It describes the 5 criteria used: A) Focus on the question, B) Knowledge and understanding, C) Use of research to support the answer, D) Critical thinking, and E) Clarity and organization. Each criterion has descriptors to define different mark bands or levels from 0 to 6. Key instructions are provided at the end for writing the essay, such as introducing terms, outlining theories, using at least two research studies and their aim/procedure/results, and meeting the command term of the question.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Psychology ERQ Rubric

    Uploaded by

    Rayya Shahwar Hussain
    2K views3 pages
    This document outlines the rubric used to evaluate essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the ERQ (Extended Response Question). It describes the 5 criteria used: A) Focus on the question, B) Knowledge and understanding, C) Use of research to support the answer, D) Critical thinking, and E) Clarity and organization. Each criterion has descriptors to define different mark bands or levels from 0 to 6. Key instructions are provided at the end for writing the essay, such as introducing terms, outlining theories, using at least two research studies and their aim/procedure/results, and meeting the command term of the question.

    Original Description:

    The ERQ rubric

    Original Title

    Psychology ERQ rubric

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    This document outlines the rubric used to evaluate essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the ERQ (Extended Response Question). It describes the 5 criteria used: A) Focus on the question, B) Knowledge and understanding, C) Use of research to support the answer, D) Critical thinking, and E) Clarity and organization. Each criterion has descriptors to define different mark bands or levels from 0 to 6. Key instructions are provided at the end for writing the essay, such as introducing terms, outlining theories, using at least two research studies and their aim/procedure/results, and meeting the command term of the question.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    2K views3 pages

    Psychology ERQ Rubric

    Uploaded by

    Rayya Shahwar Hussain
    This document outlines the rubric used to evaluate essays for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the ERQ (Extended Response Question). It describes the 5 criteria used: A) Focus on the question, B) Knowledge and understanding, C) Use of research to support the answer, D) Critical thinking, and E) Clarity and organization. Each criterion has descriptors to define different mark bands or levels from 0 to 6. Key instructions are provided at the end for writing the essay, such as introducing terms, outlining theories, using at least two research studies and their aim/procedure/results, and meeting the command term of the question.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    You are on page 1of 3
    At a glance
    Powered by AI
    The document outlines a rubric for assessing responses to exam questions, focusing on criteria such as addressing the question, demonstrating knowledge and critical thinking, using research, clarity and organization.

    The rubric assesses responses based on five criteria: addressing the question, demonstrating knowledge and understanding, using research to support the response, demonstrating critical thinking, and clarity and organization of the response.

    Research used in the response must be relevant to supporting the argument. At least two pieces of research must be included, with each being described in terms of its aim, procedure, and results. The research should help develop the argument being made.

    The ERQ Rubric

    This rubic is the same for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

    Criterion A. Focus on the question (2 marks)

    Markband Level descriptor

    0 Does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.

    1 Identifies the problem/issue raised in the question.

    2 Explains the problem/issue raised in the question.

    Criterion B. Knowledge and understanding

    Markband Level descriptor

    0 Does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.

    1-2 The response demonstrates limited relevant knowledge and


    understanding.

    Psychological terminology is used but with errors that hamper


    understanding.

    3-4 The response demonstrates relevant knowledge and understanding


    but lacks detail.

    Psychological terminology is used but with errors that do not


    hamper understanding.

    5-6 The response demonstrates relevant, detailed knowledge and


    understanding.

    Psychological terminology is used appropriately.


    Criterion C. Use of research to support answer

    Markband Level descriptor

    0 Does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.

    1-2 Limited relevant psychological research is used in the response.

    Research selected serves to repeat points already made.

    3-4 Relevant psychological research is used in support of the response


    and is partly explained.

    Research selected partially develops the argument.

    5-6 Relevant psychological research is used in support of the response


    and is thoroughly explained.

    Research selected is effectively used to develop the argument.

    Criterion D. Critical thinking (6 marks)

    Markband Level descriptor

    0 Does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.

    1-2 There is limited critical thinking and the response is mainly


    descriptive.

    Evaluation or discussion, if present, is superficial.

    3-4 The response contains critical thinking, but lacks development.

    Evaluation or discussion of most relevant areas is attempted but is


    not developed.

    5-6 The response consistently demonstrates well-developed critical


    thinking.

    Evaluation or discussion of relevant areas is consistently well


    developed.
    Criterion E. Clarity and organization

    Markband Level descriptor

    0 Does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.

    1 The answer demonstrates some organization and clarity, but this is


    not sustained throughout the response.

    2 The answer demonstrates organization and clarity throughout the


    response.

    Key things to remember when writing your essay


    1. Your introduction should define terms and outline how you are going to answer the question.

    2. You need to outline any theories and use appropriate terminology. Whenever you use a term,
    clarify its meaning.

    3. You need at least two pieces of research. All research must be described in terms of its aim,
    procedure and results.

    4. All critical thinking must be relevant to the demands of the question.

    5. Meet the command term.

    You might also like