Module 8 Mindfulness Intervention Research Assignment Part 2

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Module 8 Mindfulness Intervention Research Paper Part 2

Purpose

The purpose of this 2-part assignment is to examine how mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions are used to facilitate healing and recovery for individuals with histories of trauma. Students will have selected and received approval from the instructor regarding a population of focus and trauma type (e.g., bullying, disasters, physical abuse, sexual abuse). In part 1 of this research paper, students will have reviewed the literature and will have described how mindfulness has been used for their chosen topic.

In Part 2 of the research paper, students will select a specific mindfulness-based intervention and evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention based on their appraisal of the current literature.

Directions

1. Describe how you conducted your literature review, including steps and processes for locating and critiquing relevant articles. What search terms and keywords were used

2. Briefly describe in your inclusion criteria. What articles were included and why? 

3. Briefly describe and critique each article that was included in your literature review. Briefly describe each article’s strengths and limitations

4. Were there any themes across the articles that were included in your review? If so, what did you learn?

5. Briefly answer your research question. 

(Research Question)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is Mindfulness- Based Intervention effective in reducing PTSD symptoms among sexual abuse survivors?

Grading Criteria

Criteria

Points

Description

Paper is well-organized, clear, free of typos and grammatical errors

40

The paper is extremely well organized and completely free of grammatical errors and typos.

Student has critically assessed the literature on the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic. 

60

The student has done an exemplary job in their assessment of the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic.

Student has examined the literature on a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic. 

40

The student has done an exemplary job in their examination of existing research on an intervention for their chosen topic

Sources are appropriately integrated throughout the paper and are cited using APA style

40

The paper does an exemplary job of integrating source and using APA format.

Student has included sources that are rooted in rigorous and reputable research methods

40

The sources chosen are exceptional. The sources are rooted in rigorous and reputable research

Total

220

A quality assignment will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.

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Rubric

Mindfulness Intervention Research Paper Part 2

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Paper is well-organized, clear, free of typos and grammatical errors

40 pts

Highest Level of performance

The paper is extremely well organized and completely free of grammatical errors and typos.

35 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

30 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

The paper is somewhat organized and includes some grammatical errors and typos.

20 pts

Failing Level of Performance

The paper is not at all organized and completely includes numerous errors

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Student has critically assessed the literature on the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic.

60 pts

Highest Level of performance

The paper offers an exemplary assessment of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

55 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

The paper offers a strong assessment of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

50 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

The paper offers a fair assessment of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

40 pts

Failing Level of Performance

The paper offers an unsatisfactory assessment of a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

60 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Student has examined the literature on a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic.

40 pts

Highest Level of performance

The student has done an exemplary job examining the literature on a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

35 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

The student has done a strong job examining the literature on a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

30 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

The student has done a fair job examining the literature on a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

20 pts

Failing Level of Performance

The student has done an unsatisfactory job examining the literature on a mindfulness-based intervention for their chosen topic

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Student has included sources that are rooted in rigorous and reputable research methods

40 pts

Highest Level of performance

The sources chosen are exceptional. The sources are rooted in rigorous and reputable research.

35 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

The sources chosen are strong. The sources are mostly rooted in rigorous and reputable research.

30 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

The sources chosen are fair. The sources are somewhat rooted in rigorous and reputable research.

20 pts

Failing Level of Performance

The sources chosen are weak. The sources are not rooted in rigorous and reputable research.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Assignment Criteria

Sources are appropriately integrated throughout the paper and are cited using APA Style.

40 pts

Highest Level of performance

Source are properly integrated. Excellent use of standard English showing original thought. No spelling or grammatical errors. Well organized with proper flow of meaning. APA properly formatted with no more than one to two minor errors

35 pts

Very Good or High Level of Performance

Source are properly integrated. Some evidence of own expression and competent use of language. No more than three spelling or grammatical errors. Generally organized thoughts and concepts. Some APA errors in formatting with three to five errors and/or one to two citations missing.

30 pts

Acceptable Level of Performance

Sources are missing or not well integrated. Language needs development or lack of original thought evident. Four or five spelling and/or grammatical errors. APA formatting contains multiple errors and/or selected citations are missing.

20 pts

Failing Level of Performance

Sources are not integrated. The paper is not at all organized. Language lacks development and a lack of original thought is evident. Multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors. APA formatting contains multiple errors and selected citations are missing.

40 pts