Homework

Criteria

For full credit:

Content & Comprehension- 40% (demonstrated understanding and effective relating of substantive information; analysis/synthesis)

1. Student clearly demonstrates advanced understanding of the relevant counseling theories, techniques, and rehabilitation counseling issues addressed in paper;

2. Student effectively, efficiently, creatively, and professionally presents information relevant to their philosophy and theory;

3. Student effectively integrates at least two existing theories, demonstrates advanced analysis and synthesis of theories under consideration. Student provides description of the theories with APA-style citations and references.

4. Student addresses each component and majority of the questions provided in the outline.

Organization- 20% (coherence, logical and ordered sequence and presentation of ideas)

1. Student presents information in a logical and effective order, clearly delineated with the use of APA style headings

Scholarship- 20% (knowledgeable use of relevant literature and appropriate resources)

1. Student demonstrates knowledgeable use of relevant literature and appropriate resources beyond the course text and assigned readings; full credit will not be given if only the textbook and readings assigned in class are used. Sources from professional journals are highly recommended.

Writing style/Mechanics- 20%

(grammar, spelling, appropriate APA text and citation format)

1. APA Style and writing:

· Citations and references are APA style;

· Headings are used, and are APA style formatted;

2. No grammar, spelling, or APA style errors [-1 for minor errors]

3. Student demonstrates clarity, efficiency, and professionalism in writing style.