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Character Analysis Paper - Rubric

Manifestations of Pathological Behavior 12 points

Criteria Description

Identify manifestations of pathological behavior for the character.

5. Target 12 points

The paper expertly identifies manifestations of pathological behavior for the

character. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.2 points

The paper clearly identifies manifestations of pathological behavior for the

character. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the

surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 9 points

The paper adequately identifies manifestations of pathological behavior for the

character. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 7.8 points

The paper inadequately identifies manifestations of pathological behavior for the

character. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies manifestations of pathological behavior

for the character. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Possible Diagnosis 12 points

Criteria Description

Provide a possible diagnosis for the character with justification (use current DSM

diagnostic and ICD codes).

5. Target 12 points

The paper expertly provides a possible diagnosis for the character with justification.

The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.2 points

The paper clearly provides a possible diagnosis for the character with justification.

The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the

topic.

3. Approaching 9 points

The paper adequately provides a possible diagnosis for the character with

justification. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 7.8 points

The paper inadequately provides a possible diagnosis for the character with

justification. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely provides a possible diagnosis for the character

with justification. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Psychological Model 12 points

Criteria Description

Identify the psychological model (i.e., biological, cognitive) that best explains the cause

of the symptoms/behaviors.

5. Target 12 points

The paper expertly identifies the psychological model that best explains the cause

of the symptoms/behaviors. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding

of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.2 points

The paper clearly identifies the psychological model that best explains the cause of

the symptoms/behaviors. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends

beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 9 points

The paper adequately identifies the psychological model that best explains the

cause of the symptoms/behaviors. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding

of the topic.

2. Insufficient 7.8 points

The paper inadequately identifies the psychological model that best explains the

cause of the symptoms/behaviors. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding

of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies the psychological model that best

explains the cause of the symptoms/behaviors. The paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Treatment Plan and Behavior Modifications 12 points

Criteria Description

Based on the identified psychological model, discuss a possible treatment plan,

including ways the character can modify their behaviors to cope.

5. Target 12 points

The paper expertly discusses a possible treatment plan, including ways the

character can modify their behaviors to cope. The paper demonstrates an

exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.2 points

The paper clearly discusses a possible treatment plan, including ways the character

can modify their behaviors to cope. The paper demonstrates an understanding that

extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 9 points

The paper adequately discusses a possible treatment plan, including ways the

character can modify their behaviors to cope. The paper demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 7.8 points

The paper inadequately discusses a possible treatment plan, including ways the

character can modify their behaviors to cope. The paper demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely discusses a possible treatment plan, including

ways the character can modify their behaviors to cope. The paper does not

demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 3 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 3 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 2.55 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 2.25 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 1.95 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 3 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 3 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 2.55 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 2.25 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 1.95 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 2.4 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 2.4 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 2.04 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 1.8 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 1.56 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 2.4 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 2.4 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 2.04 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 1.8 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 1.56 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 1.2 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 1.2 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 1.02 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 0.9 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 0.78 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 60 points

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