Describe Edexcel Psychology published research conventions through peer review, method critique, journal standards, revision decisions and contribution to knowledge.
Sadiah is a clinical psychologist who has just been approached by a prestigious journal called 'Super Psychology Research' to conduct peer reviews on unpublished research articles.
Sadiah has received an article about the effectiveness of family therapy for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Describe how Sadiah would carry out a peer review of the article she has received for the journal 'Super Psychology Research'.
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AO2 (4 marks)
Credit up to four marks for an accurate description in relation to the scenario.
For example:
- Sadiah would need to give her main impression of the article about
family therapy and say whether the research adds to the knowledge
base (1). She would have to check that the article adheres to the
standards of 'Super Psychology Research' and point out any areas that
need to be updated to make them consistent (1). Within her review
Sadiah would have to give specific comments and suggestions regarding
the method the authors may have used in their family therapy study (1).
Sadiah would make a recommendation to the editor in terms of
whether the articles would be accepted without revision, rejected with
her reasons, or accepted if certain revisions are made (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
Generic answers score 0 marks.
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