Making a Stress Brochure
Biological level of analysis Stress brochure project
What is the nature of stress? Where does it come from?
How does stress affect
us - both
physiologically and
psychologically?
What can we do to reduce stress?
Final exams are approaching, so everyone is about to get “stressed.” Itis your task to create a brochure which informs our community about the big three questions on the other side of this page. Your brochure should be informative without giving too much information - and it should be aesthetically pleasing. It also needs to be written for a general audience.
You will be assessed on the following:
Writing & Organization: Is each section of the brochure clearly written and have a logical argument that persuades the reader?
Mechanics: Has the paper been well proofread?
Vocabulary: Have you used correct psychological vocabulary anddefined terms which may be unfamiliar to the casual reader?
Use of research: Do have three clearly stated studies on the three questions and explain what their implications are to the reader?
Attractiveness: Is your brochure beautiful?
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! © John Crane & Jette Hannibal, InThinking www.psychology-inthinking.co.uk
Category 10 marks 8 marks 6 marks 4 marksWriting & Organization Each section in the
brochure is clearly written and develops a persuasive argument.
For the most part clearly written; argument is not always clear or persuasive.
Argument is simple and uninteresting. Arguments may be undeveloped.
There is no clear argument or attempt to persuade the reader.
Spelling & Proofreading There are minimal spelling or grammar errors. No errors that impair comprehension.
There are a few errors and/or grammar usage is at times unclear. No serious impairment of comprehension.
Some incorrect spelling or problems with grammar. Some impairment of comprehension.
Overall, the paper is poorly proofread. Several errors in either spelling or grammar.
Vocabulary Psychological vocabulary is used correctly and unfamiliar words are defined.
Some errors in use of psychological vocabulary; unfamiliar words are defined for the reader.
Some incorrect use of vocabulary or important terms are not defined for the reader.
The brochure is not written with appropriate psychological terminology. The style is overly informal.
Use of research Content addresses three studies and is accurate. Research is clear, concise, and relevant.
Some factual errors or content lacks clarity. All questions are addressed. Limited use of research to support claims.
Some factual errors or content lacks clarity; Not all aspects of questions are addressed; research is either unclear, not concise, or not highly relevant.
Many errors and/or only one question is answered. Research is not used effectively.
Attractiveness & Organization
The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting. It is visually well-organized and does not distract the reader from the goal of the brochure. There is a clear element of creativity in the approach.
The brochure has attractive formatting and information is well organized to be accessible to the reader.
The brochure is well organized and is satisfactory in its presentation.
The brochure’s formatting is confusing and there has been little effort put into the aesthetic side of this project.
Rubric for Assessment of the Stress Brochure
Biological level of analysis Stress Brochure Rubric
Category 10 marks 8 marks 6 marks 4 marksSources Citation of sources -
including stats and graphics - meet APA standards. They should be submitted on a “permission sheet” and should not appear on the brochure.
Citation is for the most part correctly done. Errors in either the format or missing one citation.
Consistent errors in formatting of citations or more than one citation is missing.
Sources are not cited accurately or more than three sources have not been cited. If there is no citation, zero marks will be awarded for this criterion.
Graphics Graphics compliment the text . There is a good mix of graphics and texts to appeal to the reader.
Graphics compliment the text, but they are either too many or too few.
The brochure is “text-heavy” or graphics are not always clearly related to the text.
Graphics are overly simplistic or do not seem to compliment the text. If no graphics are used, then zero marks are awarded for this criterion.
Rubric for Assessment of the Stress Brochure
Biological level of analysis Stress Brochure Rubric
