The student effectively outlines the topic of their study at the beginning of the essay, making its aim clear to the reader by defining media multitasking, giving specific examples, and clearly outlining the purpose of the essay. They also establish a clear context of the study by describing the relevant background information, purpose, and focus of the essay. The research question is highly focused and appropriate to the availability of resources, time, and word limit, and directly relevant to Psychology. The student also describes the academic context and justification behind the choice of their research question, and it is evident that the topic was not based on the student’s personal experiences or opinions. However, the essay does not clearly explain why the topic is worthy of investigation based on the presented academic context and the current scope of knowledge of the area, as it fails to define the current scope of academic knowledge in the area. Additionally, while the essay maintains its focus throughout its length and incorporates appropriate resources, it does not include a clear description of the approach to the topic, including a discussion of relevant psychological theories and studies and how they will be incorporated into the work. Nonetheless, the student ensures that the essay provides a novel insight into the subject area, focusing on adolescents and the influence of two different forms of Media Multitasking on their executive function and related academic performance, providing a unique perspective and relevant topic.
