Essay competition
Announcing the 2011/2012 Cheney Psychology essay competition.
The competition is open to all AS and A2 students.
You need to write one essay by 20th February 2012. The list of essay titles is here. There is a maximum word length of 2000 words (excluding references). All references to other sources (textbooks, websites, teachers etc) must be acknowledged.
You will be assessed using the following criteria:
If you are thinking of applying to study Psychology at university then this competition is particularly recommended. Universities, especially Oxford & Cambridge, often ask for examples of written work from candidates, or ask candidates to talk at interview about an area that interests them. All students will benefit from the chance to hone their research and evaluative skills and from the wider reading that will be necessary/
There will be cash prizes awarded of £20 for the winner and £5 for two runners-up. The judges decision is final.
The competition is open to all AS and A2 students.
You need to write one essay by 20th February 2012. The list of essay titles is here. There is a maximum word length of 2000 words (excluding references). All references to other sources (textbooks, websites, teachers etc) must be acknowledged.
You will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Depth & breadth of writing
- Grasp of material (evidenced by structure and coherence of essay)
- Ability to make links between academic findings and real world issues
If you are thinking of applying to study Psychology at university then this competition is particularly recommended. Universities, especially Oxford & Cambridge, often ask for examples of written work from candidates, or ask candidates to talk at interview about an area that interests them. All students will benefit from the chance to hone their research and evaluative skills and from the wider reading that will be necessary/
There will be cash prizes awarded of £20 for the winner and £5 for two runners-up. The judges decision is final.
