You should ensure that your assignment contains all of the following learning outcomes: 1.1 Analyse processes of encoding, storage and retrieval in relation to human memory with reference to evidence.

1.2 Evaluate models of human memory with reference to function. 2.1 Analyse explanations of forgetting, for example, decay, displacement, interference and context dependency, with reference to evidence.

2.2 Compare and contrast these explanations with reference to research evidence. 3.1 Evaluate mnemonic techniques (for example method of loci, pegwords) with reference to examples or evidence.

This grading guidance will be used alongside the marking guidelines for psychology found on Moodle Referral:

Referral grades will be given to any assignment that lacks appropriate citations and references; is heavily plagiarised or fails to adequately meet the criteria for a pass grade Pass Grade:

Pass grade material may be list-like with the use of boxes and bullet points some initial attempt to link or discuss material

Cited evidence will be presented but may not be linked well to other material Some references and citations may not be present or may be incorrect

There may be an over-reliance on cited material with only initial evidence of understanding Merit grade: In order to gain a Merit grade in this assignment you should ensure that you integrate evaluation points throughout your assignment. These should be linked to ensure further discussion of points.

There will be evidence from cited sources to support points Citations and references must be present and correct. There should be a good range of material used from valid sources

Distinction grade: There will be everything in the Merit category plus the following:

In order to gain a distinction grade there should be a thorough, detailed analysis of up to date, relevant material from a wide range of sources.

Sources will be valid. Citations and references will be correct There will be evidence of wide ranging research (evidenced by an extensive reference list)

There will be evidence of thorough and detailed, well-understood, evaluation points interlinked with relevant material There may be evidence of well-structured comparison points The student will present well balanced evidence