Behavior Change

Behavior Change Paper

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBaseline: Behavior, Beginnings, and Goals

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Provided a clear operational definition of the behavior you wanted to change and your goal. Provided a detailed measure of where you began. Included at least one quantitative measurement that would be used to assess progress. Writing showed a strong understanding of operational definitions and measurement.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Provided a definition of the behavior you wanted to change and your goal. Provided a measure of where you began. Included at least one quantitative measurement that would be used to assess progress. The definition of the behavior may not have been operational or may have benefited from additional clarity or detail.

2.5 pts

Developing

Additional detail was needed in this section to show an understanding of the material. May have forgotten to include a definition of the behavior, your goal, or your baseline measure, or may have not included a quantitative measurement.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBaseline: Functional Analysis

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Paper included a functional analysis, including the A, B, and C. Functional analysis focused on the initial (unchanged) behavior at baseline. Thoughtfully discussed what you learned from the ABCs and showed a strong understanding of functional analysis.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Paper included a functional analysis, including the A, B, and C. There may have been minor errors in identifying the ABCs or the functional analysis may have focused on the goal behavior, rather than the initial behavior at baseline. Thoughtfully discussed what you learned from identifying the ABCs.

2.5 pts

Developing

There may have been several errors in identifying the ABCs or the functional analysis may have focused on the goal behavior, rather than the initial behavior at baseline. May have forgotten to discuss what you learned from identifying the ABCs or discussion would have benefited from much more depth or clarity.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplementation: Stages of Change

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Clearly and thoughtfully discussed the stages of change, including the initial stage you were in and any changes that occurred during the semester. Thoughtfully discussed how you used your stage of change to influence your interventions. Writing showed a strong understanding of the stages of change.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Discussed the stages of change, including the initial stage you were in, any changes that occurred during the semester, and how you used your stage of change to influence your interventions. Writing may have benefited from additional clarity or detail to show depth of understanding.

2.5 pts

Developing

Additional detail or clarity was needed to address this criterion. Discussed the stages of change, but may have been unclear in explaining any changes that occurred during the semester or how you used your stage of change to influence your interventions.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplementation: Interventions Used

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Clearly explained how you used at least three interventions from the course. Interventions were clearly discussed and writing showed a strong understanding of course material.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Explained how you used at least three interventions from the course. Discussion of how the interventions were utilized may have been vague or unclear at times. Writing may have benefited from additional clarity or detail to show depth of understanding.

2.5 pts

Developing

Additional detail or clarity was needed to address this criterion. Discussed interventions, but may have been unclear in explaining them or how they were used. May have chosen vague interventions and not provided enough detail to gauge depth of knowledge.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplementation: Problems/Challenges

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Thoughtfully and clearly discussed problems and challenges that occurred when attempting the behavior change and how you addressed them. Showed a very high level of reflection and critical thinking.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Thoughtfully discussed problems and challenges that occurred when attempting the behavior change and how you addressed them. May have lacked detail or clarity at times but showed good evidence of analysis, reflection, and critical thinking.

2.5 pts

Developing

Briefly discussed problems and challenges that occurred when attempting the behavior change. May have been unclear how you thoughtfully addressed them. Writing would have benefited from additional clarity and reflection.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePost-Intervention: Outcome

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Provided a clear operational definition of the outcome of the behavior change project and a thoughtful reflection about your level of success. Included at least one quantitative measurement to assess progress. Writing showed a strong understanding of operational definitions and measurement and a high level of reflection about the success, benefits, and losses.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Provided a definition of the outcome of the behavior change project and a reflection about your level of success. Included at least one quantitative measurement of your progress. Definition may have been unclear or not operational or the paper may have benefited from additional reflection about success, benefits, and losses.

2.5 pts

Developing

Discussed the outcome and your level of success. May have forgotten to include a quantitative outcome or only briefly discussed one's degree of success. May have forgotten to discuss benefits and losses related to the change.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePost-Intervention: Future Considerations

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Thoughtfully discussed the future of the behavior, including ways to improve or maintain progress and what you would do differently next time. Showed a very high level of reflection and critical thinking.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Discussed the future of the behavior, including ways to improve or maintain progress and what you would do differently next time. Writing may have benefited from additional reflection and critical thinking.

2.5 pts

Developing

Discussed the future of the behavior, but may not have clearly discussed ways to improve or maintain progress and what you would do differently next time. Writing would have benefited from additional reflection and critical thinking.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePost-Intervention: Implications for Counseling

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

Thoughtfully discussed what you learned from the behavior change process and how you will take that knowledge into your clinical work. Showed a very high level of reflection and critical thinking.

4 pts

Meets Expectations

Discussed what you learned from the behavior change process and how you will take that knowledge into your clinical work. Writing may have benefited from additional reflection and critical thinking to show depth of insight.

2.5 pts

Developing

Discussed what you learned from the behavior change process and how you will take that knowledge into your clinical work. May have only briefly discussed this section or may have been vague. Writing would have benefited from additional reflection and critical thinking to show depth of insight.

0 pts

Missing

Requirement was not addressed.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Formatting

5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

APA style was correctly used throughout the paper. This includes the general formatting rules, title page, citations, headings, references, etc. Each time course material was used, it was cited. May have had 1-2 very minor errors (e.g. missing a period or comma).

4 pts

Meets Expectations

APA style was correctly used throughout most of the paper. This includes the general formatting rules, title page, citations, headings, references, etc. Each time course material was used, it was correctly cited. May have had 3+ minor errors (e.g. missing italics in a reference, incorrectly formatted heading in one area).

2.5 pts

Developing

APA style was used throughout the paper. There were significant errors such as using incorrect headings, not citing the course material/lecture each time course material was used, or several errors in the references section.

0 pts

Missing

Paper was not formatted in APA style.

5 pts

Total Points: 45