The Function of Rehearsal and Short-Term and Long-Term Memory

Essay Coursework

Word limit includes references cited in the text, but excludes the title page and the reference section at the end.

Topic:

Critically discuss the function of rehearsal in transferring information from the short-term memory to the long-term memory. In your answer, please be sure to apply both models (e.g., the multi- store model / modal model by Atkinson & Shiffrin, 1968) and empirical evidence.

Essay structure:

• Introduction (1 paragraph)
• Main body (long informative paragraphs)
• Can include limitations & strengths
• Conclusion/ summary (1 paragraph)
• Reference list  

It should not contain:

• subsections with subtitles  
• bullet type lists  
• figures / diagrams

Introduction:  

• Brief background related to content
• May need to define key terms
• State what the essay will be about – briefly introduce main ideas/ arguments  – Give an indication as to the structure

Conclusion:  

• Summarize main ideas / arguments  
• Link back to the easy question  
• Give (a) final concluding statement(s)
• May bring in future research questions

Notes:

• Please include theories and empirical evidence  
• Please avoid non academic sources (e.g. Wikipedia) or psychology websites (e.g. simply psychology), magazine or newspaper articles – Critical discussion goes beyond description  

Layout:  

• Font size: 12pt
• Font type: Arial, Calibri, Garamond, Time New Roman or similar clearly legible font type
• Line spacing: Double spaced
• Include page numbers
• Include title page (title, word count)
• Include reference list (at the end, starting on a separate page)