Ethical Dilemma in Psychology

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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