paper

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Title Page

0 to 5 points

· Page header (in all upper-case letters) flush left and the page number flush right, both at the top of the page

· Title summarizes main idea of paper

· Title in upper-case and lower-case letters, centered in the upper half of the page

· Title less than 12 words

· Author’s name: first name, middle initial(s), last name (no titles or degrees)

· Institutional affiliation

Abstract

0 to 5 points

· Provides brief, comprehensive summary of contents

· Is 150–250 words

· Single paragraph/no indentation

· Centered, in upper-case and lower-case letters

Summary

0 to 20 points

Summarizes the textbook’s commentary of confidentiality regarding:

· Conditions to take action and breach confidentiality

· Limits of confidentiality (groups, couples, families, and children)

· Mandatory reporting

Discovery

0 to 20 points

· Summarizes ACA Code of Ethics regarding:

· Confidentiality and limits

· Summarizes state code regarding:

· Confidentiality and its limits

· Circumstances required to break confidentiality

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Reaction and Action

0 to 20 points

· Describes thoughts and reactions

· Describes how what was learned from the video, ACA Code of Ethics, and state board rules/regulations will be applied to future practice as a professional counselor

Reference Page

0 to 5 points

· Provides web address for state rules/regulations

· All references cited in current APA style

Format of Paper

0 to 5 points

· Paper formatted in current APA style, including:

· Double-spaced;

· Margins of 1-inch on all sides;

· Times New Roman 12-point font;

· Page header (also known as the “running head”) at the top of each page, flush left, in all upper-case letters;

· Page number at the top of each page, flush right; and

· Appropriate headings.

Grammar

0 to 5 points

· Correct spelling and grammar used effectively

· Sentences well-phrased and varied

· Sentences smoothly connected, logically constructed, and include effective wording

· Absence of comma splices, run-on sentences, fragments, etc.

Professional Writing Style

0 to 5 points

· Clear, focused, engaging style

· Clear transitions between paragraphs

· Well-organized

· Direct language

· Easily readable and appropriate voice, tone, and style for assignment

Total

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