Ethical Dilemma in Psychology
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arts and Sciences
Assignment Rubrics
Course: PS502 Ethics and Standards of Professional Psychology
A description of all Assignments/Projects to be completed can be found under each of the units in the course. Rubrics for all assignments/projects can be found below.
Project Rubrics
|
Unit 3 Project Rubric |
% - Points |
Points Earned |
|
Course Content |
|
|
|
Student synthesizes and addresses the following: (1) What are the main issues the authors are addressing in the articles? (2) What are the author’s central points they are making. (3) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the articles? (4) What makes the articles interesting and important? (5) How will this synthesis of what the authors have to say help you make application of the material in your own work? Uses appropriate references to course material in addition to the required number of scholarly resources. |
0 – 100 |
|
|
Student clearly synthesizes ideas from the readings, reflects on their personal background and discusses how this could influence their future work in psychology. In addition, student clearly discusses: (1) How they will balance personal influences with the ethics code regarding ethical decision making. (2) How the ethics code will be applied in their career. |
0 - 35 |
|
|
Writing |
|
|
|
Style and Mechanics: Includes introduction with clear thesis statement, complete paragraphs, and brief summary paragraph rephrasing thesis. |
0 - 20 |
|
|
APA Style: Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA format. Meets the 3 - 5 page essay requirement, which does not include the cover and reference page. |
0 – 20 |
|
|
Total |
175 |
|
|
Unit 6 Project Rubric |
% - Points |
Points Earned |
|
Course Content |
|
|
|
Student evaluates how the code of ethics works in a religious/spiritual therapy. |
0 – 50 |
|
|
Student work demonstrates a review of the standards of the code covered in class thus far clearly addressing why the APA ethical standards are important in this type of therapy.. Student incorporates 3-5 journal articles in the review. Student cites/references the textbook as appropriate. |
0 - 45 |
|
|
Writing |
|
|
|
Style and Mechanics: Includes introduction with clear thesis statement, complete paragraphs, and brief summary paragraph rephrasing thesis. |
0 - 15 |
|
|
APA Style: Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA format. Meets the 2-3 page length requirements, which does not include the cover and reference page. |
0 – 15 |
|
|
Total |
125 |
|
Updated: April 2016