The Future of Freudian and Neo-Freudian Theories

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The Future of Freudian and Neo-Freudian Theories - Rubric Total 260 points

Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Less Than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory 4. Good 5. Excellent

Discussion of Why

Psychoanalysis Is Still

Questioned in Scientific

Circles

0 points

Provides no or a very

superficial discussion of

the controversy

surrounding

psychoanalysis. Fails to

adequately consider

Freud’s drive theory and

the theory of self-

psychology.

75.92 points

Provides a limited and

unclear discussion of why

psychoanalysis is

questioned, with minimal

mention of Freud’s drive

theory and theory of self-

psychology.

85.28 points

Addresses the controversy

around psychoanalysis, but

lacks depth. Considers

Freud’s theories, but does

not fully integrate them

into the discussion.

94.64 points

Provides a clear and well-

rounded discussion

explaining why

psychoanalysis is

questioned. Adequately

integrates Freud’s drive

theory and theory of self-

psychology into the

discussion.

104 points

Offers an in-depth and

comprehensive discussion

on why psychoanalysis is

questioned in scientific

circles. Clearly and

effectively integrates

Freud’s drive theory and

the theory of self-

psychology.

Discuss How Freudian

and Neo-Freudian

Theories Serve as a

Foundation for Research

0 points

Fails to identify

contemporary problems or

show any correlation

between these problems

and Freudian or neo-

Freudian theories.

75.92 points

Attempts to identify

contemporary problems

but fails to clearly relate

them to Freudian or neo-

Freudian theories.

85.28 points

Identifies two

contemporary problems,

but offers limited

discussion on how

Freudian and neo-Freudian

theories serve as a

foundation for research

and solutions.

94.64 points

Clearly identifies two

contemporary problems

and provides an adequate

discussion on how

Freudian and neo-Freudian

theories serve as a

foundation for research

and contribute to

solutions.

104 points

Expertly identifies two

contemporary problems

and provides a thorough

discussion on the

significance of Freudian

and neo-Freudian theories

as a foundation for

research and solutions.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or

organizing claim.

18.98 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are insufficiently developed

and/or vague; purpose is

not clear.

21.32 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

23.66 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are clear and forecast the

development of the paper.

They are descriptive and

reflective of the arguments

and appropriate to the

purpose.

26 points

Thesis and/or main claim

are clear and

comprehensive; the

essence of the paper is

contained within the thesis.

Mechanics of Writing 0 points

Mechanical errors are

pervasive enough that they

impede communication of

meaning. Inappropriate

word choice and/or

sentence construction are

used.

9.49 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies

in language choice

(register), sentence

structure, and/or word

choice are present.

10.66 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but are

not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct

sentence structure and

audience-appropriate

language are used.

11.83 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors,

although a few may be

present. A variety of

sentence structures and

effective figures of speech

are used.

13 points

Writer is clearly in

command of standard,

written, academic English.

APA Format 0 points

Required format is rarely

followed correctly. No

reference page is included.

No in-text citations are

used.

9.49 points

Required format elements

are missing or incorrect. A

lack of control with

formatting is apparent.

Reference page is present.

However, in-text citations

are inconsistently used.

10.66 points

Required format is

generally correct. However,

errors are present (e.g.,

font, cover page, margins,

and in-text citations).

Reference page is included

and lists sources used in

the paper. Sources are

appropriately documented

though some errors are

present.

11.83 points

Required format is used,

but minor errors are

present (e.g., headings and

direct quotes). Reference

page is present and

includes all cited sources.

Documentation is

appropriate and citation

style is usually correct.

13 points

The document is correctly

formatted. In-text citations

and a reference page are

complete and correct. The

documentation of cited

sources is free of error.

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