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PMH1011 Mental Health in the community ASSIGNMENT GUIDE

Essay with Reflection

This document contains everything you need to know for your essay.

Please make sure to read this in full prior to asking any questions on Moodle.

Below are the key things covered and the corresponding page numbers for easy access.

Essay Topics and Details 2

Essay Resources 3

Marking Criteria 4

FAQs 5

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Essay Topics and Details

Your essay constitutes 40% of the overall mark for this unit and strictly has a strict 2500 word limit (not including cover page and reference list). Be sure that you focus your essay on

ONE of the specified essay topics below. Additionally, please use empirical research to support your argument/position. You will find some starting references to help you. You can use these when writing your essay and we also suggested that you read them as a starting point to help you generate ideas.

Please choose one of the following three topics to write your essay on.

1. Recent research suggests potential negative impact of online dating apps use on psychological health (e.g., addiction. depression and anxiety). Discuss factors that may be involved in explaining the negative effects of using dating apps on mental health. Is this impact specific to gender and/or ethnic background? From your own perspective, reflect on the negative impact of these apps on mental health both in the literature you reviewed and the wider media.

? Starting Reference: Bonilla-Zorita, G., Griffiths, M.D. & Kuss, D.J. (2021)

Online Dating and Problematic Use: A Systematic Review. Int J Ment Health

Addiction 19, 2245–2278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-020-00318-9

2. Much research has demonstrated the role of peer bullying in schools as a risk factor of

a variety of mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, aggressive behaviours)

among children and adolescents. Compare and evaluate any two evidence-based

interventions that are available for preventing or reducing bullying in school settings.

What are the key components of these anti-bullying interventions, and how might

they address school bullying? From your own perspective, reflect on how effective

these interventions are.

? Starting Reference: Fraguas, D., Díaz-Caneja, C. M., Ayora, M., DuránCutilla, M., Abregú-Crespo, R., Ezquiaga-Bravo, I., ... & Arango, C. (2021).

Assessment of school anti-bullying interventions: A meta-analysis of

randomized clinical trials. JAMA Paediatrics, 175(1), 44-55.

doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.3541. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama

pediatrics/fullarticle/2772453

3. Health care workers often carry stigma against people with mental illness. This can

potentially compromise the effectiveness of patient care. Compare and evaluate any

two interventions that can be used to reduce stigma in health care workers. How

effective are these interventions, and how do they work to lower stigma towards

mental illness? From your own perspective, reflect on how you could reduce your

own stigma when working or interacting with people with mental illness.

? Starting Reference: Carrara BS, Fernandes RHH, Bobbili SJ, Ventura CAA.

(2021) Health care providers and people with mental illness: An integrative

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review on anti-stigma interventions. International Journal of Social Psychiatry

67(7):840-853. DOI: 10.1177/0020764020985891

How many references should I have and where should I find them?

While there is no set number of references that you will be required to use, it is suggested that

you cite a minimum of seven (including the starting reference) quality empirical references

(e.g. journal articles, reviews, etc.), from 2013 onwards, to support the arguments that you

put forward in your essay. However, please avoid using anything that is a dissertation or

thesis. Book chapters, meta-analyses, and literature reviews are okay.

What is an essay with a reflection?

For this assignment, the introduction and body paragraphs will be a traditional essay where

each paragraph highlights a key point and is supported by academic and scholarly sources.

For the conclusion, you will combine a traditional conclusion of the evidence given

throughout the essay with a personal reflection on the topic. This should focus primarily on

the reflection component of your essay topic. Because you are incorporating personal

reflection in your conclusion, you are encouraged to use first-person language (i.e. “I think”,

“I believe”) in your conclusion in order to distinguish what your thoughts are, versus your

summary of the literature.

A reflection should cover the following things:

? Description – What is the concept, idea or theory you are reflecting on?

? Analysis – Are there aspects you found particularly interesting or challenging? Does it

tie in with anything you have learned in the past? Has it changed the way you think,

or affirmed something you already knew?

? Outcomes or Action – What else might you need or want to find out about the topic

after your review of the literature? Do you have any questions about the literature that

you feel are still unanswered? How might you incorporate or apply these ideas in the

future, such as in your professional life?

Essay Resources

These are links to guides and resources that may be helpful when completing your essay.

? Sample Essay - this should be a guide only

? Library Essay Writing Guide

? APA Referencing Guide

? How to Determine if your Sources are Academic

? Introduction to Reflective Writing

? Library search guide

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Marking Criteria

Criteria % Description Mark

Topic Purpose 15 Did the essay address the set topic? (all key

components)

/15

Sufficient Research 10 Was the topic sufficiently researched? (at least 7

quality empirical references cited)

/10

Understanding of Topic 15 Did the student demonstrate a good understanding of

the topic?

/15

Execution 20 Was the student’s position adequately justified based

on a range of sources? was there evidence of critical

analysis?

/20

Logical Flow 10 Was the essay coherent, did the student take a clear

position? Was it logical, and well written?

/10

Reflective Thinking 20 Has the student appropriately reflected on their prior

beliefs about the topic and demonstrated evidence of

evaluating any transformation in their beliefs based

on the evidence they reviewed?

/20

Formatting 10 Did the writing style adhere to APA 7th Edition

formatting?

/10

Penalties Word length: if >2500 words (No +10% leeway)

Please note: zero mark is incurred when plagiarism

is identified

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FAQs

How many topics should I choose for this assignment?

You should choose only one topic.

Do I need to be strict about adhering to the topic I’ve chosen?

Yes, please stick to the topic that you have chosen. Marks will be deducted if you stray away

from the original topic.

How many references should I have?

While there is no set number of references that you will be required to use, it is suggested that

you cite a minimum of seven (including the starting reference) quality empirical references

(e.g. journal articles, reviews, etc.) from 2013 onwards.

What types of references can I use?

You should be using quality empirical references (e.g. journal articles, reviews, etc.) to

support the arguments that you put forward in your essay. However, please avoid using

anything that is a dissertation or thesis. Book chapters, meta-analyses, and literature reviews

are okay.

How do I reference my sources?

You should be using APA 7th referencing. All referenced sources that appear in text should

also appear in the reference list in APA 7th format and vice-versa.

How many words is the assignment?

The word limit is a maximum of 2500 words. This includes everything except the Title and

the Reference list. In-text references will count toward the word limit.

Is there a 10% leeway on the word count?

No. You will be penalised 5% for going over the word limit. In addition, tutors will stop

reading at 2500 words.

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Will I be penalised for going under the word limit?

No, there is no penalty for being under the word count. However, by using fewer words, you

may miss out on valuable information needed to address the marking criteria. Ensure you are

adequately addressing all marking criteria.

Can I use direct quotes in my essay if I use quotation marks?

Direct quotations are generally not accepted in work within the faculty. Students are

encouraged to express ideas based on their own understanding, informed by the original

sources, rather than quoting authors directly. Therefore, please paraphrase a statement, rather

than directly quote the original author(s) if you need.

Are the title and the title page included in the word count?

No, the title and title page are not included in the 2500 word limit.

Is the Reference List included in the word count?

No, the Reference List is not included in the word count.

Help, I need an extension for my assignment!

In Psychology, extensions are referred to as ‘special consideration’. Please refer to the

Psychology Undergraduate Student Guide (Page 14) for more information about this. You

can submit your request by following the instructions and clicking the link on this page.

When will I get my assignment marks back?

The turnaround time for returning marked assignments is 3 weeks after submission.

How will I know that my assignment has been marked?

We will post an announcement on Moodle once all the marks are finalised.

Do I need to attach a cover sheet to my assignment?

No, there is no need to add a cover sheet. When uploading your assignment online you will

be presented with a ‘Student Statement’ before you submit. Once you click on ‘I Agree’, you

have agreed to the plagiarism and collusion policy of Monash University. This is your

electronic cover sheet.

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In what file format should my document be uploaded?

You must upload your document in Microsoft Word format ONLY (i.e. .doc or .docx files).

Do not upload your assignment in ‘PDF’ or ‘Pages’ format. Save a copy of the assignment on

your own personal computer, and don’t forget to back it up via a USB, hard drive, or in the

cloud (e.g. Google Drive)!

How do I submit my assignment?

1. Go to the section “Quiz and Assignment Submission Links” on Moodle.

2. Click on the link titled “Essay Submission Link”.

3. Follow the prompts and attach your file. Remember, we accept files Word format

ONLY.

4. Click on save changes.

5. Wait for the turnitin report to be generated.

6. If the similarity percentage on the turnitin report is high (>15%), you can edit your

submission and upload another file. You can do this as many times as you like until

you are satisfied with your similarity percentage.

7. Once you are happy with the assignment and turnitin status, click on 'Submit

Assignment'.

8. Accept the Monash University plagiarism and collusion statement (aka Student

Statement) and click "Continue". Your assignment is now submitted and no

further changes are possible.

9. REMEMBER TO CLICK THE SUBMIT BUTTON. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT

ASSIGNMENTS IN DRAFT FORM

I have forgotten to click SUBMIT. What should I do?

Please contact the unit coordinator as clicking submit after the due date and time will change

the submission date thus making it late. We will email you a copy of the plagiarism and

collusion statement that you will need to accept and email it back to us.