Week 2 Assignment

Criteria

1

Exemplary

2

Proficient

3

Progressing

4

Emerging

Score

Meets Assignment Objectives

Application: Applying Theory to Specific Settings and Populations

· Briefly describe your work setting and client population.*

· Briefly summarize the two theories you have selected.

· Compare/Contrast them: Describe the similarities they share and their major differences.

· Explain the strengths of these two theories as they relate to your setting and client population.

· Describe the weaknesses you would have to address and, briefly, how you would address them.

· Finally, briefly explain how you would apply these theories in your practice.

Responsive to and exceeds the requirements

4 points

Responsive to and meets the requirements

3–3.5 points

Somewhat responsive to the requirements

2–2.5 points

Unresponsive to the requirements

0–1.5 points

/4

Application of Knowledge

Demonstrates an ability to think about, use, and integrate course material.

In-depth understanding and application of concepts and issues presented in the course (e.g., insightful interpretations or analyses; accurate and perceptive parallels, ideas, opinions, examples, and conclusions)

4 points

Basic understanding and application of the concepts and issues presented in the course demonstrating that the student has absorbed the general principles and ideas presented

3–3.5 points

Minimal understanding and little application of concepts and issues presented in the course or, while generally accurate, displays some omissions and/or errors

2–2.5 points

Lack of understanding and little or no application of the concepts and issues presented in the course; and/or the application is inaccurate and contains many omissions and/or errors

0–1.5 points

/4

Writing

demonstrates graduate-level writing.

Application meets graduate-level writing expectations, uses language that is clear and concise, has a few or no errors in grammar or syntax, is well organized and clear, and adheres to APA style with few or no mistakes

4 points

Application meets most graduate-level writing expectations, uses language that is clear, has a few errors in grammar or syntax, is well organized and clear, and adheres to APA style with few mistakes

3–3.5 points

Application partially meets graduate-level writing expectations, uses unclear and inappropriate language, has significant grammar or syntax errors, lacks organization, OR demonstrates significant issues with APA style.

2–2.5 points

Application does not meet graduate-level writing expectations, uses unclear and inappropriate language, has significant grammar or syntax errors, lacks organization, AND demonstrates significant issues with APA style.

0–1.5 points

/4

12 points

100%

9–10.5 points

75–87.5%

6–7.5 points

50–62.5%

0–4.5 points

0–37.5%

Total Score

/12