The Case Study case study 2

Cae Study Rubric

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Diagnostic Evaluation

5 pts

Pharmacological Interventions

5 pts

Writing and Presentation

5 pts

5 pts Exemplary Thoroughly and accurately describes the diagnostic process, including relevant assessments and tools used. Demonstrates a deep understanding of psychiatric diagnosis

4 pts Proficient Describes the diagnostic process and utilizes appropriate assessments, but some aspects could be further elaborated. Displays a solid understanding of psychiatric diagnosis.

3 pts Competent Describes the diagnostic process and assessments used, but the description may lack depth, or some assessments could be better explained.

3 pts Developing Provides a basic overview of the diagnostic process, with limited details on assessments and tools used. Understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is basic.

1 pts Limited The diagnostic evaluation is vague or missing key details, and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is lacking.

5 pts Exemplary Provides a comprehensive and well-justified discussion of pharmacological options. Demonstrates an in- depth understanding of medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

4 pts Proficient Discusses pharmacological options with appropriate justifications. Provides clear insights into medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

3 pts Competent Discusses pharmacological options, but the justification or depth of understanding could be improved. Some aspects of medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects may be missing.

2 pts Developing The discussion of pharmacological options lacks depth or adequate justification. Medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects are unclear.

1 pts Limited The discussion of pharmacological interventions is minimal or absent. Medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Exceptional writing style, organization,

4 pts Proficient Well-written and organized, with minor

3 pts Competent Writing is generally clear but may contain

2 pts Developing Writing style is unclear or contains significant

1 pts Limited Writing is incoherent or unreadable, and

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Patient Education

5 pts

Overall Assessment

5 pts

and clarity. Proper use of academic language. Formatting and referencing adhere to the required style guide.

lapses in writing style or formatting. Citations and references are mostly consistent with the required style guide.

errors or inconsistencies in style and formatting. Citations and references are somewhat inconsistent.

errors, detracting from the overall presentation. Citations and references are inconsistent or incorrect.

formatting, citations, and references are severely flawed

5 pts Exemplary Presents a comprehensive and clear plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a deep understanding of patient education principles.

4 pts Proficient Presents a plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a good understanding of patient education principles.

3 pts Competent Presents a plan for patient education, but some aspects could be further elaborated or clarified. Demonstrates a basic understanding of patient education principles.

2 pts Developing Presents a rudimentary plan for patient education, with limited details or understanding of patient education principles.

1 pts Limited The plan for patient education is inadequate or missing, and patient education principles are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Demonstrates exceptional understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education

4 pts Proficient Presents a solid understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with good analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education principles. Meets

3 pts Competent Demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, but analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education

2 pts Developing Shows a limited understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with minimal analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles. Falls below

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Total Points: 25

principles. Answers all questions. Fully meets or exceeds expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

principles could be further developed. Approaches expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

1 pts Limited Fails to demonstrate a meaningful understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles.

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Cae Study Rubric

10/18/26, 6:35 PM Case Study #2

https://dyc.instructure.com/courses/52441/assignments/452940?module_item_id=1196152 1/4

Criteria Ratings Pts

Diagnostic Evaluation

5 pts

Pharmacological Interventions

5 pts

Writing and Presentation

5 pts

5 pts Exemplary Thoroughly and accurately describes the diagnostic process, including relevant assessments and tools used. Demonstrates a deep understanding of psychiatric diagnosis

4 pts Proficient Describes the diagnostic process and utilizes appropriate assessments, but some aspects could be further elaborated. Displays a solid understanding of psychiatric diagnosis.

3 pts Competent Describes the diagnostic process and assessments used, but the description may lack depth, or some assessments could be better explained.

3 pts Developing Provides a basic overview of the diagnostic process, with limited details on assessments and tools used. Understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is basic.

1 pts Limited The diagnostic evaluation is vague or missing key details, and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis is lacking.

5 pts Exemplary Provides a comprehensive and well-justified discussion of pharmacological options. Demonstrates an in- depth understanding of medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

4 pts Proficient Discusses pharmacological options with appropriate justifications. Provides clear insights into medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects.

3 pts Competent Discusses pharmacological options, but the justification or depth of understanding could be improved. Some aspects of medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects may be missing.

2 pts Developing The discussion of pharmacological options lacks depth or adequate justification. Medication mechanisms, interactions, or side effects are unclear.

1 pts Limited The discussion of pharmacological interventions is minimal or absent. Medication mechanisms, interactions, and side effects are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Exceptional writing style, organization,

4 pts Proficient Well-written and organized, with minor

3 pts Competent Writing is generally clear but may contain

2 pts Developing Writing style is unclear or contains significant

1 pts Limited Writing is incoherent or unreadable, and

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Patient Education

5 pts

Overall Assessment

5 pts

and clarity. Proper use of academic language. Formatting and referencing adhere to the required style guide.

lapses in writing style or formatting. Citations and references are mostly consistent with the required style guide.

errors or inconsistencies in style and formatting. Citations and references are somewhat inconsistent.

errors, detracting from the overall presentation. Citations and references are inconsistent or incorrect.

formatting, citations, and references are severely flawed

5 pts Exemplary Presents a comprehensive and clear plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a deep understanding of patient education principles.

4 pts Proficient Presents a plan for educating the patient about their treatment options, medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies. Demonstrates a good understanding of patient education principles.

3 pts Competent Presents a plan for patient education, but some aspects could be further elaborated or clarified. Demonstrates a basic understanding of patient education principles.

2 pts Developing Presents a rudimentary plan for patient education, with limited details or understanding of patient education principles.

1 pts Limited The plan for patient education is inadequate or missing, and patient education principles are not addressed.

5 pts Exemplary Demonstrates exceptional understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education

4 pts Proficient Presents a solid understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with good analytical skills, critical thinking, and patient education principles. Meets

3 pts Competent Demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, but analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education

2 pts Developing Shows a limited understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, with minimal analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles. Falls below

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Total Points: 25

principles. Answers all questions. Fully meets or exceeds expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

principles could be further developed. Approaches expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

expectations for a graduate-level assignment.

1 pts Limited Fails to demonstrate a meaningful understanding of psychopharmacology concepts, analytical skills, critical thinking, or patient education principles.

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