Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources - Rubric

Contemporary Issue and Associated External Stressors 15 points

Criteria Description

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors

are associated with the issue are provided.

5. Target 15 points

A thorough and accurate description of the contemporary issue and explanation of

what external stressors are associated with the issue are present.

4. Acceptable 13.35 points

A detailed description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external

stressors are associated with the issue are present.

3. Approaching 11.85 points

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors

are associated with the issue are present.

2. Insufficient 11.25 points

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors

are associated with the issue lack detail or are incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

A description of the contemporary issue and explanation of what external stressors

are associated with the issue are omitted.

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Assessment Strategies to Screen for the Issue and External Stressors 10 points

Criteria Description

Identification of the assessment tool or specific questions used to screen for the issue.

5. Target 10 points

Identification of the assessment tool or specific questions used to screen for the

issue is thorough.

4. Acceptable 8.9 points

Identification of the assessment tool or specific questions used to screen for the

issue is detailed.

3. Approaching 7.9 points

Identification of the assessment tool or specific questions used to screen for the

issue is present.

2. Insufficient 7.5 points

Identification of the assessment tool or specific questions used to screen for the

issue lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Identification of the assessment tool or specific questions used to screen for the

issue is omitted.

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Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship 15 points

Criteria Description

An outline of strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client.

5. Target 15 points

An outline of strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client is

thorough.

4. Acceptable 13.35 points

An outline of strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client is

detailed.

3. Approaching 11.85 points

An outline of strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client is

present.

2. Insufficient 11.25 points

An outline of strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client lacks

sufficient detail or is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

An outline of strategies to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client is

omitted.

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Ethical and Legal Parameters 20 points

Criteria Description

Definition of the ethical and legal parameters regarding what can and cannot be

shared with the parent or guardian.

5. Target 20 points

Definition of the ethical and legal parameters regarding what can and cannot be

shared with the parent or guardian is thorough.

4. Acceptable 17.8 points

Definition of the ethical and legal parameters regarding what can and cannot be

shared with the parent or guardian is detailed.

3. Approaching 15.8 points

Definition of the ethical and legal parameters regarding what can and cannot be

shared with the parent or guardian is present.

2. Insufficient 15 points

Definition of the ethical and legal parameters regarding what can and cannot be

shared with the parent or guardian lacks sufficient detail or is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Definition of the ethical and legal parameters regarding what can and cannot be

shared with the parent or guardian is omitted.

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Support Options for Adolescents and Family 10 points

Criteria Description

Identification of specific support options for the client and family to access, including

contact information for the support options.

5. Target 10 points

Identification of specific support options for the client and family to access,

including contact information for the support options is thorough.

4. Acceptable 8.9 points

Identification of specific support options for the client and family to access,

including contact information for the support options is detailed.

3. Approaching 7.9 points

Identification of specific support options for the client and family to access,

including contact information for the support options is present.

2. Insufficient 7.5 points

Identification of specific support options for the client and family to access,

including contact information for the support options lacks detail or is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Identification of specific support options for the client and family to access,

including contact information for the support options is omitted.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 7 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 6.23 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 5.53 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

2. Insufficient 5.25 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little

awareness of the intended audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate

audience is evident.

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Development, Structure, and Conclusion 7 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 6.23 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 5.53 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 5.25 points

Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some

organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and

not supported by the overall development of the purpose.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections

between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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Evidence 6 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 6 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 5.34 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 4.74 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 4.5 points

Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is

superficial or incorrect.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies

entirely on the perspective of the writer.

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Mechanics of Writing 6 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 5.34 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 4.74 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 4.5 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language

choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

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Format/Documentation 4 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 4 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 3.56 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 3.16 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 3 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Total 100 points

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