📌 Essay Question

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Introduction

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This is the part where you clearly state your thesis and introduce the topic, why it’s important and what existing research is saying. You want readers to know exactly What you are talking about, Why it’s important and How you will unpack it.

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Your Checklist

• [ ] Thesis statement
• [ ] Outline topic
• [ ] Provide background information on previous research
• [ ] Define terms
• [ ] State aim of paper

Theoretical Perspective

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Before you dive into empirical studies, you want to establish the theoretical foundation behind your paper. What pre-exisiting psychology theories will you use in order to explore your topic?

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Body Paragraphs (Synthesise The Research)

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Now we get into critically evaluating empirical research. Don’t just list studies A —> B —> C like a shopping list. Organise them around themes, findings and contradictions!

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Your Checklist: