Format and structure of the Literature Report
The title of the Literature Report is:
Using Levels of Analysis to Understand the Influence of Violent Media on Aggression
Introduction
(15% approximately
170 words)
Provide a brief explanation of the ‘levels of analysis’ framework used in psychology to view and
Understand human behaviour. You do not have to relate this part to the effects of media violence.
Conclude your introduction with how the levels of analysis framework can be used to understand the
Effects of media violence on aggression.
Overview of findings on the effects of media violence on aggression
(25% approximately 280 words)
Summarise the influence of media violence on aggression to demonstrate how well you have
understood the prescribed literature.
Here you will cover how the following influences have been explained in the prescribed literature:
1) Active versus passive media (i.e. TV and movie violence versus video game violence)
2) Short and long term effects; and
3) Subtle effects of media violence.
Make sure you reference the relevant prescribed readings for each point.
Levels of Analysis Framework
This is an important section of your Literature Report – it is worth 35% approximately
380 words). Use
the headings in italics and follow the instructions.
Biological Level of Analysis
Explain what the biological level is. Provide an example from the readings to demonstrate your
understanding of this level and a reason (rationale) why the example you have chosen matches this
level.
Psychological Level of Analysis
Explain what the psychological level is. Provide an example from the readings to demonstrate your
understanding of this level and a reason (rationale) why the example you have chosen matches this
level.
Environmental / Social Level of Analysis
Explain what the environmental / social level is. Provide an example from the readings to demonstrate
your understanding of this level and a reason (rationale) why the example you have chosen matches
this level.
Format and structure of the Literature Report
The title of the Literature Report is:
Using Levels of Analysis to Understand the Influence of Violent Media on Aggression.
Conclusion (15% approximately
170 words)
Based on the evidence from the prescribed literature you have presented above, write a conclusion on
how the levels of analysis framework can be used to understand the influence of media violence on
aggression.
Reflection (this not included in the word count, but must be thoughtfully completed this
is part of the
15% for the Conclusion).
An example of using the Levels of Analysis Framework
The term ‘levels of analysis’ indicates that there are different ways, or different levels, of understanding
human behaviour. Refer to your textbook: pages 11 – 12 and 23 – 25 (2013 edition) or pages 4 – 5 and
18 20
(2010 edition), for a description of the following three ‘levels of analysis’: biological,
psychological and environmental / social. Use below links that you need it for the literature review.
TextBook Links:
Page 11:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/15
Page 12:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/16
Page 23:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/27
Page 24:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/28
Page 25:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/29
Page 4:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/8
Page 5:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/9
Page 18:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/22
Page 19:
http://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781121931695/page/19
Notes:
- Assignments should be at a level of English expression that makes the meaning clear to the
marker. Avoid making your writing more complex than it needs to be, and proof read and check
for clarity (you could get someone to read it for you to see if your meaning is clear). You must
be concise in writing your entries (concise means brief, short, succinct and clearly written or
stated; using as few words as possible to give the necessary information, or compressed in order
to be brief). If you struggle to write within the word limit, edit out repetitions and extra words
that are not necessary for meaning this
takes time. Reading your work aloud will help with
this, as will asking someone else (not your tutor) to read your Literature Report for you.
- Harvard or APA referencing style may be used, but whichever you choose must be used
consistently.
- All written assignments must be – 12 pitch – Arial or Times New Roman font – doubleline
spacing.
- Your assignment is to be written in sentences and paragraphs (i.e. like an essay), avoiding dotpoints,
tables and figures and lengthy quotes.
- You must use the prescribed headings to structure your assignment.
- Note: The word count for this assignment is a maximum of 1,000 words. This word count does
not include the prescribed headings and the reference list. Intext
references are included in the
word count.
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