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Biopsychosocial Model Essay - Rubric

Biological, Psychological and Social Factors 12.6 points

Criteria Description

Paper describes the role of biological, psychological and social factors as it relates to

health and illness.

5. Target 12.6 points

Paper expertly describes the role of biological, psychological and social factors as it

relates to health and illness, and description is comprehensive and insightful with

relevant evidence cited to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.71 points

Paper clearly describes the role of biological, psychological and social factors as it

relates to health and illness, and description is strong with sound analysis and

some evidence cited to support claims. Paper demonstrates an understanding that

extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 9.45 points

Paper adequately describes the role of biological, psychological and social factors as

it relates to health and illness, but description is limited and lacks some evidence to

support claims. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 8.19 points

Paper inadequately describes the role of biological, psychological and social factors

as it relates to health and illness, but description is weak and missing evidence to

support claims. Paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper omits or incompletely describes the role of biological, psychological and

social factors as it relates to health and illness. Paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Systems 12.6 points

Criteria Description

Explain the concept of systems and why this is important in the biopsychosocial model.

5. Target 12.6 points

Paper expertly explains the concept of systems and why this is important in the

biopsychosocial model, and explanation is comprehensive and insightful with

relevant evidence cited to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.71 points

Paper clearly explains the concept of systems and why this is important in the

biopsychosocial model, and explanation is strong with sound analysis and some

evidence cited to support claims. Paper demonstrates an understanding that

extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 9.45 points

Paper adequately explains the concept of systems and why this is important in the

biopsychosocial model, but explanation is limited and lacks some evidence to

support claims. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 8.19 points

Paper inadequately explains the concept of systems and why this is important in

the biopsychosocial model, but explanation is weak and missing evidence to

support claims. Paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper omits or incompletely explains the concept of systems and why this is

important in the biopsychosocial model. Paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Leading Causes of Death 12.6 points

Criteria Description

Paper identifies at least three current leading causes of death in the United States

5. Target 12.6 points

Paper expertly identifies at least three leading causes of death in the United States,

and description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence cited to

support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.71 points

Paper clearly identifies at least three leading causes of death in the United States,

and description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence cited to support

claims. Paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of

the topic.

3. Approaching 9.45 points

Paper adequately identifies at least three leading causes of death in the United

States, but description is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 8.19 points

Paper inadequately identifies at least three leading causes of death in the United

States, but description is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper omits or incompletely identifies at least three leading causes of death in the

United States. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Biopsychosocial Model and Mortality Rate 12.6 points

Criteria Description

Choose one of the leading causes of death and discuss how the biopsychosocial model

might be useful in reducing this cause of death?

5. Target 12.6 points

Paper expertly discusses how the biopsychosocial model might be useful in

reducing a leading cause of death, and discussion is comprehensive and insightful

with relevant evidence cited to support claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.71 points

Paper clearly discusses how the biopsychosocial model might be useful in reducing

a leading cause of death, and discussion is strong with sound analysis and some

evidence cited to support claims. Paper demonstrates an understanding that

extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 9.45 points

Paper adequately discusses how the biopsychosocial model might be useful in

reducing a leading cause of death, but discussion is limited and lacks some

evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 8.19 points

Paper inadequately discusses how the biopsychosocial model might be useful in

reducing a leading cause of death, but discussion is weak and missing evidence to

support claims. Paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper omits or incompletely discusses how the biopsychosocial model might be

useful in reducing a leading cause of death. Paper does not demonstrate

understanding of the topic.

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Explain How Lifestyle or Healthful Behaviors Reduce Illness 12.6 points

Criteria Description

Paper explains how lifestyle or healthful behaviors reduce illness.

5. Target 12.6 points

Paper expertly explains how lifestyle or healthful behaviors reduce illness, and

description is comprehensive and insightful with relevant evidence cited to support

claims. Paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 10.71 points

Paper clearly explains how lifestyle or healthful behaviors reduce illness, and

description is strong with sound analysis and some evidence cited to support

claims. Paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond the surface of

the topic.

3. Approaching 9.45 points

Paper adequately explains how lifestyle or healthful behaviors reduce illness, but

description is limited and lacks some evidence to support claims. Paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 8.19 points

Paper inadequately explains how lifestyle or healthful behaviors reduce illness, but

description is weak and missing evidence to support claims. Paper demonstrates a

poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Paper omits or incompletely explains how lifestyle or healthful behaviors reduce

illness. Paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 6.3 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 6.3 points

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

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 5.35 points

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

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 4.73 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 4.1 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 6.3 points

Criteria Description

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

from development.

5. Target 6.3 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.

4. Acceptable 5.35 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.

3. Approaching 4.73 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 4.1 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 5.4 points

Criteria Description

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

other perspectives.

5. Target 5.4 points

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

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 4.59 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 4.05 points

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

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 3.51 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 5.4 points

Criteria Description

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

structure, etc.

5. Target 5.4 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 4.59 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 4.05 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 3.51 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 3.6 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 3.6 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 3.06 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 2.7 points

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

errors.

2. Insufficient 2.34 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 90 points

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