Delusions and disorders of the mind and brain

COGS 101 –Assignment Marking Guide & Performance Indicators

Criteria Excellent (HD) Poor (P) 1. Description of the disorder (15%)

An excellent and highly accurate understanding of the disorder.

A poor understanding of the disorder with information incorrect/missing

2. Description of the selected impairment associated with the disorder (15%)

An excellent and highly accurate understanding of the impairment.

A poor understanding of the impairment. Most information incorrect/missing.

3. Understanding of the cognitive account of the impairment (20%)

The account is relevant, highly accurately and well described and all relevant components are included.

The account is only relevant in some aspect but not accurately described, many components missing/unclear.

4. Providing relevant supporting evidence of the account and demonstrating a wide and critical reading (20%)

The relationship between research and the selected account is clearly articulated and accurate. A wide and critical reading is demonstrated.

Connection to theory is mostly unclear and incomplete, or has some errors. Little or no supporting reading.

5. Suggestions for future research and/or treatment options based on the cognitive account (10%).

Contains a careful consideration of future research that can improve the cognitive account. The possible treatment(s) based on the cognitive account is discussed.

Future directions and research not considered, and possible treatments are not included.

6. Providing a comprehensive and thoughtful conclusion (10%)

Conclusion is clearly stated and connections to the topic and position are clear and relevant. The underlying logic is explicit.

Conclusion is not clear and the connections to the research are mostly incorrect or unclear or just a repetition of the findings without explanation. Underlying logic has major flaws.

7. Writing style & presentation (10%) - A Clear and logical structure - Clear and precise expression - Relevant references given - Appropriate citation style - Conforms APA Guidelines

Paper is coherently organized and the logic is easy to follow. There are no spelling or grammatical errors and terminology is clearly defined. Writing is clear, concise and persuasive. Accurate APA citation style.

Paper is very poorly organized and difficult to read and does not flow logically. There are many spelling and/or grammatical errors; technical terms may not be defined or are poorly defined. Errors in citation.