iRubric: Abnormal Psychology Research Concept Paper rubric (2024)

- Content is incomplete; there is minimal information on the background of the character.<BR>
- Biographical information is non-existent or very unclear.<BR>
- Few to no examples from the movie/show/book, etc. are included.

- Biographical information is included, however lacks breadth and depth.<BR>
- Few categories are discussed or incorporated.

- Biological information is clearly stated and accurate.<BR>
- There is some diversity in the areas of the character's life that are discussed.<BR>
-There are some examples relevant to the background information from the movie/show/book, etc.

- All relevant biographical information is clearly stated and accurate.<BR>
- Biographical information discusses a wide range of areas of the character's life including family, education, social support, financial status, and anything else that seems pertinent to that character's life history.<BR>
- There are ample examples to back up the background information from the movie/show/book, etc.

- Includes a very limited outline of what is generally going on in the movie/show/book with little relevance to the character.<BR>
- Few to no examples are indicated.

- Includes an outline of what is generally going on in the movie/show/book and how that is related to the character.<BR>
- Includes a couple of examples that are somewhat relevant to the character.

- Demonstrates a good understanding of what is going for the character.<BR>
- May include one or two important stressors or life events that are going on in the character's life.<BR>
- Gives a few logical and clear examples that are relevant to the character's life.

- Clearly depicts what is going on for the character in the "present." <BR>
- Includes stressors, major life events, etc.<BR>
- Gives ample examples from the movie/show/book of how this is impacting the character.

- Very few or no symptoms are identified.<BR>
- The student does not display an understanding of the relationship between symptoms and diagnoses.<BR>
- A five axis diagnosis is not present, or lacking in several aspects.

- Some symptoms are included, with few examples.<BR>
- Diagnostic ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence.<BR>
- A five axis diagnosis is present, but incomplete, incorrectly formatted, or lacking one or more axes.

- The symptoms the character is experiencing are stated and backed up by some examples.<BR>
- Symptoms are organized into diagnoses. The student acknowledges that some symptoms did not fall into diagnoses.<BR>
- A five axis diagnosis is present and and adequate.

- All symptoms the character is experiencing are stated and clearly explained with ample examples.<BR>
- Symptoms are organized meaningfully into diagnoses. Symptoms that do not fall into diagnoses are explained as subclinical and what relevant diagnoses they could be classified under.<BR>
- A five axis diagnoses is present, with all relevant codes and formatting.

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.<BR>
- Language uses jargon, slang or conversational tone.<BR>
- Uses "I" or "me" throughout the paper

- There are some errors throughout the paper in punctuation, spelling, and/or language.<BR>
- Language is somewhat professional; some conversational tone or "I"/"me" is occasionally used.

- Rules of grammar, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct. <BR>
- Language is mostly professional<BR>
- Overall, the paper is comprehensive and easy to read.

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.<BR>
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.<BR>
- Professional language is used throughout the paper

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.<BR>
- 5-8 page requirement is inadequate or excessive<BR>
- Paper is not in APA format.<BR>
- Format and/or flow make it difficult to follow the writing.

- Paper is about 5-8 pages.<BR>
- APA format has flaws, however, the general idea of how to format a paper in this structure comes across.<BR>
- Format and flow neither add to nor subtract from the readability of the paper.

- Paper follows designated guidelines.<BR>
- Paper is 5-8 pages long.<BR>
- APA format is good, with few errors.<BR>
- Format and flow are good and deliberate.

- Paper meets the 5-8 page requirement.<BR>
- Paper is in APA format, following all guidelines for structure, format, font, margins, and spacing.<BR>
-Format and flow between paragraphs enhances readability of paper.