Memory is an active, information-processing system that receives, organizes,

stores and recovers information. Past research from Miller (Miller, 1956) presents
the theory that short term memory is a memory system with limited storage, and
has the capacity of holding 7+-2 memories. Also relating to short term memory,
the Atkinson-Shiffrin model (Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin, 1968)
concludes that when the short term memory store is full, new information gets
stored by pushing out old pieces of information. This model also proposes the
theory of chunking, in which an individual groups single pieces of information
into one bigger piece. The model suggests that by grouping single pieces of
information together, the individual will be increasing the capacity of their short
term memory. The model concludes that chunking enables individuals to
remember more information at one time.
The aim of this study was to investigate the theory of whether chunking series of
numbers allows individuals to remember more numbers in their short term
memory store.
It was hypothesized that when an individual chunks a series of numbers, they will
be able to remember and recall more information than if the numbers were
presented individually.

This is a really great practice introduction. Youve covered all of the definitions
really well and youve worked within the broad-to-narrow structure that is so
important in psych introductions. The one thing I would suggest adding in your
intro would be something about why memory is an important field in psychology.
That would really round this out to a HD standard. Well done!

SCREENPLAY ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

NAME: ____________________________________
Criteria
Structure
/9

Exceeds Expectations
Includes 7 or more of
the key features of a
three-act structured
screenplay:
title,
apparent theme
setting,
protagonist
antagonist,
conflict,

Techniques
/9

Approaches
Expectations

Not shown

Includes 3 or more of
the key features of a
three-act structured
screenplay:
title,
apparent theme
setting,
protagonist
antagonist,
conflict,
low point,
climax
resolution

Includes 1 or more of
the key features of a
three-act structured
screenplay:
title,
apparent theme
setting,
protagonist
antagonist,
conflict,
low point,
climax
resolution

Includes none of the

key features of a threeact structured
screenplay (title,
apparent theme,
setting,
protagonist/antagonist,
conflict, low point,
climax and resolution)

climax
resolution
The screenplay
features a well-crafted
story that follows the
three-act conventions
exceptionally well. The
screenplay is three or
more pages in length

The screenplay
features an adequate
story that follows the
three-act conventions.
The screenplay is two
or more pages in
length.

The screenplay
features a marginal
story that only partly
follows the three-act
conventions. The
screenplay is one or
more pages in length.

Includes 7 or more
screenplay techniques:
sluglines
montage

Includes 3 or more
screenplay techniques:
sluglines
montage

Includes 1 or more
screenplay techniques:
sluglines
montage

The screenplay
features a weak and
rambling story that
does not follow the
three-act conventions
and does not engage
the reader. The
screenplay is
incomplete
Screenplay contains
none of the screenplay
techniques taught

low point,

Story
/9

Meets Expectations

Formatting
/4

Spelling and grammar

/4
TOTAL MARK =
FEEDBACK =

voiceover
parentheticals
camera shots
dialogue
action blocks
mood
suspense
The formatting is
correct in virtually
every detail

voiceover
parentheticals
camera shots
dialogue
action blocks
mood
suspense
The formatting is
correct for the most
part

voiceover
parentheticals
camera shots
dialogue
action blocks
mood
suspense
The screenplay
contains many
formatting errors

Almost no errors in
grammar or spelling

Few errors in grammar

or spelling

Some errors in
grammar or spelling

/35

There has been no

attempt to format the
screenplay as per the
given templates
Several errors in
grammar or spelling