Examination of Clinical Psychology Paper
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psy480week1.docxExamination of Clinical Psychology Paper
Due 01-21-2018
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you examine clinical psychology.
Address the following items:
· Discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology.
· Explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology.
· Discuss the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions, including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology.
Include a minimum of two sources from peer-reviewed publications.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Plagiarism free
Rubric
1[OA] Signature Assignment: Examination of Clinical Psychology Paper1001Discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology(25%)
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Does Not Meet Expectations Did not explain or discuss the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology |
Approaches Expectations Identified some historical events in clinical psychology, but did not discuss or explain the significance of those events in the context of the evolving nature of clinical psychology |
Meets Expectations Explained or discussed the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology |
Exceeds Expectations Explained or discussed the history and evolving nature of clinical psychology in a clear, concise fashion using examples of innovators and theories that demonstrates the historical evolution of origins and techniques within the field |
2Explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology.(20%)
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Does Not Meet Expectations Did not identify or explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology |
Approaches Expectations Identified some aspects of research in clinical psychology, but did not explain the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology |
Meets Expectations Explained the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology |
Exceeds Expectations Explained the role of research and statistics in clinical psychology in a clear, concise fashion using examples that demonstrate the relationship between data and application |
3Discuss the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology(35%)
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Does Not Meet Expectations Did not explain or discuss the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology |
Approaches Expectations Identified key aspects of some mental health professions and clinical psychology, but did not discuss the significant differences between them. |
Meets Expectations Discussed the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology |
Exceeds Expectations Discussed the differences between clinical psychology and other mental health professions including social work, psychiatry, and school psychology in a manner that draws notable comparisons and contrasts among them with clear, concise examples that specify limits and boundaries of theory and practice |
4Quality of written communication Write a 1050-1400 word paper with two peer-reviewed resources/references(10%)
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Does Not Meet Expectations The paper did not meet the minimum word count and did not include the required elements of the assignment. Inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper and inability to explain findings clearly. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. |
Approaches Expectations The paper may have met the minimum word count but lacked some of the required elements of the assignment. Adequate explanation of findings. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language, sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. |
Meets Expectations The paper met the minimum word count and included all of the required elements of the assignment. Clear and logical written explanation of findings. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. |
Exceeds Expectations The paper met the minimum word count, included all of the required elements of the assignment, and provided some analysis and/or evaluation beyond the required elements of the assignment. Exceptionally concise written explanation of findings. Prose is free of mechanical errors. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
5Use of APA Format/Style(10%)
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Does Not Meet Expectations APA format and style are not evident |
Approaches Expectations Missing APA elements; in-text citations, where necessary, are used but formatted inaccurately and not referenced |
Meets Expectations All key elements of an APA title page are present; In-text citations and a reference page are present with few format errors. Mechanics of writing are reflective of APA style |
Exceeds Expectations A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident. Accurate citations and references are presented. No APA errors are evident |
