Family Case Study

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FSW 261: FAMILY CASE STUDY GRADING RUBRIC & FEEDBACK Student: ____________________ Grade: /30

Content/Development

Subject Matter: This project is designed to give students an opportunity to assess their family using a clinical tool that allows them to discover their current family system. The project consisted of two parts. The first being an introduction of your family and the second being an assessment of your family system using the Couple and Family Map and the second being an analysis section identifying the family system, addressing and describing each dimension (e.g., cohesion) through illustrations and commentary of what they consider to be at least one strength and one growth area for the family. The project concluded with a reflection and attaching the Family Couple Map with the family system plot marked regarding where they fell.

Project Components:

• All components regarding the Family Background addressed. • The student's family system was clearly identified within the

assessment. • Student identified one strength and one challenge of their

current family system using concepts under the 3 dimensions (e.g., cohesion and flexibility) assessed and illustrated as it related to the student's family.

• Student illustrated a strength and a challenge for each dimension identifying and using concepts (i.e., loyalty, roles, clarity, change) within each dimension as it related to their family; for a total of two concepts (one as a strength and one as a challenge) for each dimension.

• Sufficient commentary and illustration was provided in order to fully describe what each dimension and chosen concepts looked like in the student’s family that demonstrated why the concepts were perceived to be a strength or a challenge by the student.

• Concluding reflection of the project was provided. • Couple & Family Map with family system plotting included.

Comments:

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Mechanics & Organization

The student uses correct grammar and spelling. Format and citations are consistent with APA rules • Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed • Spelling is correct • Sentences are complete, clear, concise and well-constructed • Transitions between sentences/paragraphs help maintain the flow of

thought • The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment The paper is organized in a logical and coherent manner. • The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and

previews major points • Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow • The body of the assignment addresses all components of the

assignment in a clear way • Conclusion/closing reflections follow logically from the body of the

paper • Paper is laid out effectively—introduction, body, conclusion and

reference page at the end • Paper is neat and demonstrates best work Valid application and integration of the Couple and Family Map were used to assess and describe current family system. • Information from the Couple and Family Map are addressed and used

to explain and support student’s assessment of their family system

Components of the assignment instructions are followed • Displays an understanding of the Couple and Family Map and efficient

application use of the scale, rating form and map and how to apply them to one’s family dynamics

• Reflective and thoughtful • Addresses and identifies all sections.

Overall comment: