GROUP PROPOSAL PAPER

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 210

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction & Rationale (1-2 pages)

29-30 points

· Describes type of group (psychoeducational, support, treatment) proposed- it must be addiction focused

· Provides reasons for the group

· Describes the findings from the research that support the need for group

· All sources are from peer reviewed journals or books from the LU library databases. At least 3 sources are provided in this section.

· No websites except .gov or .edu

20-28 points

The type of group is presented and discussed appropriately. Need for this group could be better supported. Content provided is relevant in regards to, and appproaches fulfilling assignment requirements but does not fully address each of the required areas for this section. Complex issues are recognized. The text or academic support is applied but could more fully support the rationale.

1 – 19 points

The topic is unclear or fairly clear but discussed too broadly or does not meet expectations. Not all of the required areas fror this section of the paper are fully developed. Findings from research and/or reasons for this type of group are weakly considered and lacking in some significant areas. Complex issues are overlooked or handled without care. The application is stretched or not applied.

0 points

Not discussed.

Theory (1-2 pages)

29-30 points

· Chooses only one counseling theory & briefly describes the basic tenets of the theory

· Describes how the theory will inform:

1. The goals,

2. The processes or exercises used,

3. The techniques used,

4. The group leadership style most common to theory

· Cites all sources of this information

20-28 points

The section includes an overview of a counseling theory but it is not clearly presented. One or two of the following areas are not covered fully: goals, processes or exercises used; techniques used; group leadership style most common to theory.

1 - 19 points

Several of the following areas are not covered fully: goals, processes or exercises used; techniques used; group leadership style most common to theory.

0 points

There is no overview of theory included in this paper.

Sessions Outline x 4 (4-8 pages)

48-50 points

A total of 4 sessions are provided for review. Each session includes:

· 1–3 specific objectives

· Under each objective, specific questions, exercises or processes that will be used to accomplish each goal and the amount of time that will be given to each activity is listed

· Lists the supplies needed for each separate session

· Describes the room set up and explains rationale for the set-up.

The first group meeting must include as a minimum:

· Introductions

· Group guidelines/rules

· Review of group goals

· Review of individual participant goals

The last group meeting must include as a minimum:

· Review and assessment of group goals

· Review and assessment of individual participant goals

· Review of what has been learned and how it will be applied to personal life

· Processing of feelings towards termination

There must be two other group sessions outlined that include objectives; processes and/or excercises for each objective; supplies needed; and group set-up with rationale.

40 -47 points

Four sessions are provided but do not fully cover the required areas.

1 - 39 points

Not all of the required sessions are provided.

0 points

There are no sessions listed

Screening (1 page)

24-25

· Describes the intended audience/potential members

· Describes the criteria for determining who should not be included in the group and why.

· Lists the screening questions used to select members and deselect members

16-23

One of the required areas is not fully covered

1-15

Two or more of the required areas are not fully covered

0

A screening section is not included

Informed Consent (1 page)

24-25

· Develops an “informed” consent form

· Consent addresses the following:

1. confidentiality and exceptions to confidentiality,

2. theoretical orientation of the leader,

3. information on the nature, purpose(s) and goals of the group,

4. the group services that can be provided,

5. the role and responsibility of group members and leaders,

6. Leader qualifications to conduct the specific group(s), specific licenses, certifications and

professional affiliations

7. address of state board of counseling for filing a complaint

16-23

An ”informed” consent form is included but it is missing one or two of the required sections or they are not fully covered.

1-15

An “informed” consent form is included but it is missing several of the required sections or they are not fully covered.

0

An “informed” consent form is not included

Outcomes Survey (1 page)

24-25

· Develops a survey using a Likert scale

· 1 question for each objective from each session is included.

16-23

Either a Likert Scale is not used and/or there is not a question for one or two of the objectives.

1-15

There is not a question for several of the objectives.

0

An outcomes survey is not included

Problem Solving (2-4 pages)

24-25

· Addresses each problem situation and proposes interventions for:

1. The chronic talker/monopolizer

2. The silent member

3. The member who attacks another in the group

4. The member who stops coming

16-23

Addresses each problem situation but more interventions could be proposed.

1-15

Not all of the problem situations are addressed.

0

None of the problem situations are addressed.

Structure 90

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics

28-30 points

No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate.

25 - 27 points

Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate.

1 - 24 points

Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good.

0 points

Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are misused. Writing style is difficult to understand. Word choice is poor.

APA Format Elements

28 -30 points

Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page, Abstract, Running head, Citations and Reference page are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and APA-approved font style and size.

25 - 27 points

Citations and format are in current APA with few errors. Cover page, Abstract, Running head, Citations, and Reference page are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and APA-approved font style and size.

1 - 24 points

Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page, Abstract, Running head, Citations, and Reference page are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 points

Citations are not formatted correctly. Cover page, Abstract, Running head, Citations, and Reference page are not included or not formatted correctly. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect.

Research Elements

28 - 30 points

Academic primary and secondary materials are used well and include academic materials. Research incorporates multiple viewpoints of complex issues. A complete and accurate Reference page is provided. Journal articles and books (3 or more). Arguments are correctly supported with research

26 - 27 points

Academic primary and secondary materials are used and include academic journal articles and books (at least 3). Arguments are supported with appropriate research materials. Research is aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues. A complete and accurate Reference page is provided.

1 - 25 points

Academic sources are used though popular sources are also incorporated (fewer than 3). Arguments incorporate research but often include personal opinion without appropriate support. Sources are, at times, not used appropriately. Research is not aware of multiple viewpoints of complex issues. An incomplete or inaccurate Reference page is provided.

0 points

Appropriate sources are not used or sources are lacking entirely. Arguments are not supported with research. Opposing viewpoints are dismissed or ignored. Reference page is incomplete or missing.

Total

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Professor

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