Psychological influences Evaluate some of the major psychological influences on adolescent behaviour.

Psychological influences

Evaluate some of the major psychological influences on adolescent behaviour.

Essays

Many assignments need to be written in the form of an essay. The structure of essay-style assignments is very open but generally includes an introduction, a main body and a conclusion. The following are the sections you should include in your assignments.

  • Title: Write the full question (title) at the top of your assignment. It will contain keywords (known as content and process words). Understanding the question has more information on these.
  • Introduction: A paragraph or two to define key terms and themes and indicate how you intend to address the question.
  • Main body: A series of paragraphs written in full sentences that include specific arguments relating to your answer. It’s vital to include evidence and references to support your arguments.
  • Conclusion: A short section to summarise main points and findings. Try to focus on the question but avoid repeating what you wrote in the introduction.
  • References: A list of sources (including module materials) that are mentioned in the essay.