The assessment a 2000 word essay ( +/- 10%, excluding reference list)
Please answer the following questions and ensure your response demonstrates your
engagement with the narrative of the module/lectures.(I will send all the materials that is related to the question)
Essay Questions:
Discuss critically the utility of Positive Psychology as an approach to motivation
in the workplace
Remember you are being assessed on
your own understanding and skills, application of knowledge and your ability to develop a
critical argument.
Each page to be numbered and the word count stated at the end of your essay.
Font Style: Arial, Font Size: 11, using 1.5 line spacing.
References to follow Harvard style referencing
Essay must be structured properly: introduction – main body – conclusion – references.
You should obey the rules of grammar and spelling.
The word count for assessed piece of work includes:
• Main body of text
• In text quotations
• In text references
• Section headings
When preparing your essay for submission you should include references to all texts used. You
should ensure that you include in-text references and a reference list at the end of your essay.
Your reference list will not be counted in your word count but any in-text referencing in the
main body of your essay is included.
Primary level descriptors for attainment of Intended Learning Outcomes
Exemplary range and depth of attainment of intended learning outcomes, secured by discriminating command of a comprehensive range of relevant materials and analyses, and by deployment of considered judgement relating to key issues, concepts and procedures
this is what is expected the good essay to be
Departmental descriptors of attainment at this level
The work may show evidence of:
• Critical engagement with the question, arguing for a clear position, this being informed by the literature, and backed up by appropriate evidence and reasoning.
• A clear and well-organised structure with ideas presented lucidly. Effective connections between paragraphs and sections to build a strong argument.
• Mastery of the topic with a broad range of relevant materials used in a logical manner. Evidence of independent research and reading that informs understanding and used to develop the argument.
• Innovative presentation of relevant material, appropriate to the assignment type
(please don’t use AI)