The student effectively outlined the topic of their study at the beginning of the essay, making its aim clear to the reader. They also established a clear context of the study and present a detailed and focused research question. The research question is directly relevant to Psychology and the student described the academic context and justification behind the choice of their research question. 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, which would be an area for improvement. Additionally, the essay 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 essay's focus is maintained throughout its whole length, and the resources used are predominantly from accredited psychological journals and books, incorporating appropriate resources and including direct references to the research question. Overall, the student effectively presents a well-structured and focused study on the effectiveness of art therapy in treating anxiety, while also acknowledging the need for improvement in certain areas.
