Historical Context for Freud’s Psychoanalysis Theory

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Historical Context for Freud’s Psychoanalysis Theory - Rubric Total 250 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Historical Context 0 points

The paper lacks a coherent

historical context for

psychoanalysis.

55.5 points

The paper provides a

vague or incomplete

historical context for

psychoanalysis, with

limited discussion of its

history and development.

59.25 points

The paper offers a basic

historical context for

psychoanalysis, discussing

its history and

development to some

extent.

65.25 points

The paper presents a clear

historical context for

psychoanalysis, thoroughly

discussing its history and

development.

75 points

The paper provides an

outstanding historical

context for psychoanalysis,

offering a comprehensive

discussion of its history

and development.

Analysis of Theories 0 points

The analysis of

psychoanalysis or

psychodynamic theory is

absent or unclear, with

primary tenets and

perspectives left

unaddressed.

55.5 points

The analysis of

psychoanalysis or

psychodynamic theory is

minimal or lacking in

depth, with unclear

discussion of primary

tenets and perspectives.

59.25 points

The paper provides a basic

analysis of psychoanalysis

or psychodynamic theory,

addressing primary tenets

and perspectives with

some clarity.

65.25 points

The paper offers a clear

analysis of psychoanalysis

or psychodynamic theory,

addressing primary tenets

and perspectives with

depth and clarity.

75 points

The paper presents an

exceptional analysis of

psychoanalysis or

psychodynamic theory,

thoroughly addressing

primary tenets and

perspectives with depth,

clarity, and critical insight.

Rationale for Why

Psychoanalysis is

Considered Essential

0 points

The rationale for why

psychoanalysis is

considered essential to

understanding human

behavior and experiences

is missing.

55.5 points

The rationale for why

psychoanalysis is

considered essential to

understanding human

behavior and experiences

is provided, but it lacks

clarity and depth.

59.25 points

The rationale for why

psychoanalysis is

considered essential to

understanding human

behavior and experiences

is provided, but it lacks

depth.

65.25 points

The rationale for why

psychoanalysis is

considered essential to

understanding human

behavior and experiences

is well-supported and

coherent.

75 points

The rationale for why

psychoanalysis is

considered essential to

understanding human

behavior and experiences

is compelling, well-

supported, and thoroughly

explained.

Mechanics of Writing

Includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar, and

language use

0 points

Surface errors are

pervasive enough that they

impede communication of

meaning. Inappropriate

word choice or sentence

construction is used.

5.55 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies

in language choice

(register) or word choice

are present. Sentence

structure is correct, but not

varied.

5.93 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but they

are not overly distracting

to the reader. Correct and

varied sentence structure

and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

6.53 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors,

although a few may be

present. The writer uses a

variety of effective

sentence structures and

figures of speech.

7.5 points

Writer is clearly in

command of standard,

written, academic English.

Paper Format

Includes use of appropriate

style for the major and

assignment

0 points

Template is not used

appropriately or

documentation format is

rarely followed correctly.

3.7 points

Appropriate template is

used, but some elements

are missing or mistaken. A

lack of control with

formatting is apparent.

3.95 points

Appropriate template is

used. Formatting is correct,

although some minor

errors may be present.

4.35 points

Appropriate template is

fully used. There are

virtually no errors in

formatting style.

5 points

All format elements are

correct.

Documentation of

Sources

Includes citations,

footnotes, references,

bibliography, etc., as

appropriate to assignment

and style

0 points

Sources are not

documented.

9.25 points

Documentation of sources

is inconsistent or incorrect,

as appropriate to

assignment and style, with

numerous formatting

errors.

9.88 points

Sources are documented,

as appropriate to

assignment and style,

although some formatting

errors may be present.

10.88 points

Sources are documented,

as appropriate to

assignment and style, and

format is mostly correct.

12.5 points

Sources are completely

and correctly documented,

as appropriate to

assignment and style, and

format is free of errors.

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