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Case Study Paper (Obj. 4.1) - Rubric

Diagnosis 6 points

Criteria Description

Identify the best diagnosis for Jorge. Share specific elements of the case study that

helped you form this diagnosis.

5. Target 6 points

The paper expertly identifies the best diagnosis and the specific elements of the

case study that helped the student form the diagnosis for Jorge. The paper

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The paper clearly identifies the best diagnosis and the specific elements of the case

study that helped the student form the diagnosis for Jorge. The paper demonstrates

an understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The paper adequately identifies the best diagnosis and the specific elements of the

case study that helped the student form the diagnosis for Jorge. The paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The paper inadequately identifies the best diagnosis and the specific elements of

the case study that helped the student form the diagnosis for Jorge. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies the best diagnosis and the specific

elements of the case study that helped the student form the diagnosis for Jorge.

The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Symptoms 6 points

Criteria Description

Based on Jorge's case history and presentation, describe what symptoms is he

experiencing, and why these symptoms are considered dysfunctional (pathological).

5. Target 6 points

The paper expertly describes what symptoms Jorge is experiencing, and why the

symptoms are considered dysfunctional. The paper demonstrates an exceptional

understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The paper clearly describes what symptoms Jorge is experiencing, and why the

symptoms are considered dysfunctional. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The paper adequately describes what symptoms Jorge is experiencing, and why the

symptoms are considered dysfunctional. The paper demonstrates a basic

understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The paper inadequately describes what symptoms Jorge is experiencing, and why

the symptoms are considered dysfunctional. The paper demonstrates a poor

understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely describes what symptoms Jorge is experiencing,

and why the symptoms are considered dysfunctional. The paper does not

demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Cultural Factors and the Sociocultural Psychological Model 6 points

Criteria Description

Consider cultural factors using the sociocultural psychological model (school of

thought) and explain how factors within this model play a role in the development of

Jorge’s symptoms.

5. Target 6 points

The paper expertly explains how factors within the sociocultural psychological

model played a role in the development of Jorge’s symptoms. The paper

demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The paper clearly explains how factors within the sociocultural psychological model

played a role in the development of Jorge’s symptoms. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The paper adequately explains how factors within the sociocultural psychological

model played a role in the development of Jorge’s symptoms. The paper

demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The paper inadequately explains how factors within the sociocultural psychological

model played a role in the development of Jorge’s symptoms. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely explains how factors within the sociocultural

psychological model played a role in the development of Jorge’s symptoms. The

paper does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Causes of and Treatment Options 6 points

Criteria Description

Identify the causes of, and treatment options for substance related disorders.

5. Target 6 points

The paper expertly identifies the causes of, and treatment options for substance

related disorders. The paper demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the

topic.

4. Acceptable 5.1 points

The paper clearly identifies the causes of, and treatment options for substance

related disorders. The paper demonstrates an understanding that extends beyond

the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 4.5 points

The paper adequately identifies the causes of, and treatment options for substance

related disorders. The paper demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 3.9 points

The paper inadequately identifies the causes of, and treatment options for

substance related disorders. The paper demonstrates a poor understanding of the

topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely identifies the causes of, and treatment options for

substance related disorders. The paper does not demonstrate understanding of the

topic.

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Treatment Plan 8 points

Criteria Description

Develop a treatment plan for Jorge.

5. Target 8 points

The paper expertly develops a treatment plan for Jorge. The paper demonstrates an

exceptional understanding of the topic.

4. Acceptable 6.8 points

The paper clearly develops a treatment plan for Jorge. The paper demonstrates an

understanding that extends beyond the surface of the topic.

3. Approaching 6 points

The paper adequately develops a treatment plan for Jorge. The paper demonstrates

a basic understanding of the topic.

2. Insufficient 5.2 points

The paper inadequately develops a treatment plan for Jorge. The paper

demonstrates a poor understanding of the topic.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

The paper omits or incompletely develops a treatment plan for Jorge. The paper

does not demonstrate understanding of the topic.

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Thesis, Position, or Purpose 2 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 2 points

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

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 1.7 points

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

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

3. Approaching 1.5 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 1.3 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 2 points

Criteria Description

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

from development.

5. Target 2 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 1.7 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.

3. Approaching 1.5 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 1.3 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 1.6 points

Criteria Description

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

other perspectives.

5. Target 1.6 points

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

clearly considered.

4. Acceptable 1.36 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

3. Approaching 1.2 points

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

integration of other perspectives is present.

2. Insufficient 1.04 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 1.6 points

Criteria Description

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

structure, etc.

5. Target 1.6 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 1.36 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 1.2 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 1.04 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 0.8 points

Criteria Description

Format/Documentation 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 0.8 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present.

4. Acceptable 0.68 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

3. Approaching 0.6 points

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

errors.

2. Insufficient 0.52 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 40 points

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