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What's it meant to briefly explain something in a 4 marker?

The question is: "briefly evaluate research into episodic memory"
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how many marks is it?
4 marks.
do you mean briefly explain or briefly evaluate?
Original post by nikki.maria
do you mean briefly explain or briefly evaluate?


Briefly evaluate sorry
Original post by WrenTheBest2004
Briefly evaluate sorry


You will need two evaluation paragraphs for episodic memory. :smile:

Do you use the PEEL format when learning the evaluation?
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Original post by 5hyl33n
You will need two evaluation paragraphs. :smile:

Do you use the PEEL format when learning the evaluation?


Think so yeah, I moved classes twice so I'm not too sure.
Original post by WrenTheBest2004
Think so yeah, I moved classes twice so I'm not too sure.


Ah, I see. Why don’t you write up an answer and then post it here? I can check it for you and see how you have done. :smile:

Bear in mind, I’m not a Psychology teacher. I’m a year 13 Psychology student.
Original post by 5hyl33n
Ah, I see. Why don’t you write up an answer and then post it here? I can check it for you and see how you have done. :smile:

Bear in mind, I’m not a Psychology teacher. I’m a year 13 Psychology student.


Can't do that sorry, have social anxiety.. :sad:
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Original post by WrenTheBest2004
Can't do that sorry, have social anxiety.. :sad:

That's OK. :hugs:

Would it be any better to private message me your answer? If not, I'm sure it will be fine. I can give you a brief outline on my next post which will hopefully help you.
Original post by 5hyl33n
That's OK. :hugs:

Would it be any better to private message me your answer? If not, I'm sure it will be fine. I can give you a brief outline on my next post which will hopefully help you.


Please :smile: (not to DM to second part)
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Original post by WrenTheBest2004
Please :smile: (not to DM to second part)


Alright, give me 5 minutes :smile:
Original post by WrenTheBest2004
Briefly evaluate sorry

that’s fine dw! you just need 2 brief evaluation points (so you don’t need counter points). the basic structure of an evaluation point is:
point: a strength/ weakness of this theory is...
describe: (where you basically describe the strength or weakness in more detail)
apply: why it’s a strength/ weakness
Original post by nikki.maria
that’s fine dw! you just need 2 brief evaluation points (so you don’t need counter points). the basic structure of an evaluation point is:
point: a strength/ weakness of this theory is...
describe: (where you basically describe the strength or weakness in more detail)
apply: why it’s a strength/ weakness

if you want me to give an example of a paragraph i will x
Original post by nikki.maria
if you want me to give an example of a paragraph i will x

It is against TSR rules to give full worked solutions. :smile:
Original post by 5hyl33n
It is against TSR rules to give full worked solutions. :smile:

lmao i’m not gonna give the answer to their question, lit j an example?
Original post by WrenTheBest2004
What's it meant to briefly explain something in a 4 marker?

The question is: "briefly evaluate research into episodic memory"


OMG I am an A* student (last year) eeee I can genuinely help....eeee...so...
you need two paragraphs of two sentences evaluation....so e.g....
episodic memory lacks validity...example....
you can get away with doing two sentences with each point....no more is realistically expected...add research in shortened form (with researcher's name and date) and with an evaluative ending...I'm dumb :frown: I haven't explained properly coz I don't know :frown:
Original post by nikki.maria
that’s fine dw! you just need 2 brief evaluation points (so you don’t need counter points). the basic structure of an evaluation point is:
point: a strength/ weakness of this theory is...
describe: (where you basically describe the strength or weakness in more detail)
apply: why it’s a strength/ weakness

yeah that's not needed...I never did that and still got full marks (does looking down upon inferior emoji) xxx
Original post by Tangledseries
yeah that's not needed...I never did that and still got full marks (does looking down upon inferior emoji) xxx

that’s cool :smile: i have a very harsh teacher, so i’ve always had to put more detail in my answers but you’re lucky you didn’t have to aha
@WrenTheBest2004

'Briefly evaluate research into episodic memory'
(4 marks)

The keyword 'evaluate' makes it obvious you need to focus on evaluation.

Since, it is 4 marks, I would split it into 2 marks for each evaluation paragraph. Since, it is only two marks for each evaluation, you could get away with just putting a point and explanation, instead of the whole paragraph.

Strength -> Evidence from brain scans
You could start off by saying that brain scans show there are different LTM stores as your point. Remember to address the question in your answer.

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Explanation

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Strength -> Real-life application for episodic memory

You could start off by saying that there is research support as your point. Remember to address the question in your answer.

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Explanation

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