SEL518 Psychology of Emotions Summative Assessment Brief Term 2, 2026-27 | RU
SEL518 Psychology of Emotions Summative Assessment
Learning Outcomes Assessed
Communication (MLO5) Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts
Discipline Knowledge (MLO7) Examine and apply psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually
Interdisciplinary Perspectives (MLO9) Investigate and apply perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios
Assessment Details
Aims & Objectives
This assessment will help you understand and explain psychological perspectives on emotion, including their applications in multicultural settings and across various disciplines within virtual and non-virtual contexts; it will also help you examine psychological theories and concepts and enhance your communication skills.
Task Requirements
You will be given a series of titles and asked to choose one (1) to prepare and present in front of your peers using PowerPoint. Your presentation will be followed by questions from the audience; you are asked to provide a clear and succinct answer.
Structure and Coherence
Introduction, main body, and conclusion. Detailed information will be provided in class (and PP slides on Blackboard) as part of the preparation session scheduled in week 8.
Academic Integrity & Misconduct
Always do your own work, cite sources, and follow the rules. See the Academic Misconduct guidance for details.
Time management
To help you plan and manage your time, we estimate that on average you will spend 64 hours to complete this assignment; this will vary from student to student. Should you need support, you can contact the Academic Skills team.
Marking
Criterion 1: Communication. You will be marked on your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts.
Criterion 2: Discipline Knowledge. You will be marked on your ability to examine and apply psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually.
Criterion 3: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. This criterion will consider your ability to investigate and apply perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios.
Work as a whole: This criterion will consider detailed information and a clear answer to the question, as well as the use of academic resources, scientific evidence, and correct referencing throughout.
Marking Rubric
| Criteria | Band 0 (0%-20%) | Band 1 (21%-39%) | Band 2 (40%-49%) | Band 3 (50%-59%) | Band 4 (60%-69%) | Band 5 (70%-85%) | Band 6 (86%-100%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | Lack of oral and written communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. | Limited oral and writing communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. | Satisfactory oral and writing communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. | Good oral and writing communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. | Very good oral and writing communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. | Excellent oral and writing communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. | Outstanding oral and writing communication and explanation of concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts. |
| Discipline knowledge | Very poor examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. | Poor examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. | Satisfactory examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. | Good examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. | Very good examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. | Excellent examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. | Outstanding examination and application of psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually. |
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives | Lack of investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. | Limited investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. | Satisfactory investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. | Good investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. | Very good investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. | Excellent investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. | Outstanding investigation and application of perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. |
| Work as a whole | Work of very poor quality, unsuitable for professional presentation. Attention to detail was lacking. Use of academic sources was lacking, and citations and references were inaccurate or incomplete. | Work of poor quality, unsuitable for professional presentation. Attention to detail was limited. Use of academic sources was limited, and citations and references were inconsistent. | Work of satisfactory quality, suitable for professional presentation with substantial amendments. Attention to detail requires improvement. Work is supported by some academic evidence, though citations and references were inconsistent. | Work of good quality, suitable for professional presentation with some amendments. Demonstrates attention to detail. Work is supported by academic evidence, with some errors in citations and referencing. | Work of very good quality, suitable for professional presentation with some minor amendments. Demonstrates cohesive work and very good attention to detail. Work is supported by academic evidence, usually cited and referenced correctly. | Work of excellent quality, suitable for professional presentation. Demonstrates cohesive work and excellent attention to detail. Work is supported by considerable academic evidence, cited and referenced correctly throughout. |
