Cognitive behavioral therapy in the depressive adolescent

590/690 Paper Requirements/Rubric

Purpose:

The purpose of this paper is to provide students the opportunity to comprehensively analyze a specific therapeutic approach to individual, family or group counseling.

To accomplish this, the student will choose a topic with approval from course instructors and write a paper that includes:

1. Include statement of the

a. therapeutic approach being discussed

b. historical perspective

c. you may add a case study if desired

2. Review the theoretical underpinnings of the therapy, and if it is appropriate for

individual, group, and/or family therapy.

3. Thorough discussion of treatment approach and guidelines, including evidence-based

issues (are there published guidelines for its use anywhere – APA, NIMH, etc.) and if

there are specific diagnoses for which the therapy is appropriate.

4. Discuss basic training and certifications if applicable, as well as appropriateness for

APRN’s.

5. Important cultural and/or genetic issues associated with this approach.

6. Discuss recent research applicable to the topic (note this should be within the past 7 years).

7. Examine different views/perspectives/controversies related to topic.

8. Identify issues for APRN practice, including reimbursement and coding

9. Identify areas, within topic where future development and research are needed.

10. Summarize findings – no new information is introduced in a summary and may include

specific conclusions. Should include a summary of the technique and brief

summarization of other areas.

11. Form:

1. Proofread the paper for APA form, spelling, grammar, word

appropriateness, paragraph form, reference citations, and reference list. Use the turnitin site to help with assessment of similarity content prior to the due date.

2. Present topic in a well-organized and comprehensive manner

3. A minimum of five (5) references from the past seven years, which may include a combination of texts, journals, online texts, and websites, which are peer reviewed and from professional nursing or other healthcare disciplines must be utilized.

4. This paper is 25% of the course grade.

Plagiarism may result in a zero on the paper or the course.

SEE RUBRIC

Revised 07252020

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Grading Rubric for 690 Paper
Section	Criteria	Points available	Points awarded
	Therapeutic approach identified	3
	Historical perspective	2
	Review the theoretical underpinnings of the therapy, and if it is appropriate for individual, group, and/or family therapy.	10
	Thorough discussion of treatment approach and guidelines, including evidence-based issues.	15
	Discuss basic training and certifications if applicable, as well as appropriateness for APRN’s.	5
	Important cultural and/or genetic issues associated with this approach.	10
	Discuss recent research applicable to the topic.	10
	Examine different views/perspectives/controversies related to topic.	5
	Identify issues for APRN practice including reimbursement	10
	Identify areas, within topic where future development and research are needed.	5
	Summary of the technique and brief summarization of other areas	10
Form:
	In text citation of references is correct APA format	3
	APA formatting is followed correctly	3
	Reference list is correctly done	3
	Grammar and spelling	3
	Organization	3
Total Score		100
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