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Case Study Assignments 
Write a paper that discusses: 1. Summary of presenting issues 2. Clinically significant symptoms 3. DSM-V diagnoses that have criteria met from these symptoms; or the ones that are not met and what is missing from the symptoms presented (e.g. subclinical; rule-out; V codes) 4. Treatment plan & recommendations 5. Strengths/needs: client, family, school, peers, community (including developmental/environmental & cultural factors) 6. Assessment tools to use when assessing this client
Rubric Code: BX45W4W
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Does Not Meet Standards

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Summary and Background Info.

Does Not Meet Standards

- 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 are included.
Fair

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

- 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.
Excellent

- 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.
Clinically Significant Symptoms

Does Not Meet Standards

-Considerable difficulty identifying clinically significant symptoms and/or cannot discern what is significant and what is not.
- Very few or no symptoms are
Fair

-Omits clinically significant symptoms and/or identifies issues as clinically significant that are not.
- Some symptoms are included, with few examples.<BR>
Good

-Omits minimal clinically significant symptoms and/or identifies minimal issues as clinically significant that are not.
- The symptoms the character is experiencing are stated and backed up by some examples.<BR>
Excellent

-Accurately identifies clinically significant symptoms for this client.
- All symptoms the character is experiencing are stated and clearly explained with ample examples.<BR>
Symptoms & Diagnosis

Does Not Meet Standards

- The student does not display an understanding of the relationship between symptoms and diagnoses.<BR>
- A diagnosis is not present, or lacking in several aspects.
-No assessment tools are identified.
Fair

- Diagnostic ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence.<BR>
- A diagnosis is present, but incomplete, incorrectly formatted, or lacking required information.
-Appropriate assessment tools for further investigation are not identified or are inaccurate.
Good

- Symptoms are organized into diagnoses. The student acknowledges that some symptoms did not fall into diagnoses.<BR>
- A diagnosis is present and and adequate.
-Appropriate assessment tools for further investigation are identified.
Excellent

- 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 diagnosis is present, with all relevant codes and formatting, including psychosocial factors, medical factors, and cross-cutting symptoms.
-Appropriate assessment tools for further investigation are accurately identified.
Grammar, Punctuation, & Spelling

Does Not Meet Standards

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

- 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.
Good

- 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.
Excellent

- 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
Format

Does Not Meet Standards

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.<BR>
- 3-4 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.
Fair

- Paper is about 3-4 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.
Good

- Paper follows designated guidelines.<BR>
- Paper is 3-4 pages long.<BR>
- APA format is good, with few errors.<BR>
- Format and flow are good and deliberate.
Excellent

- Paper meets the 3-4 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.
Treatment Planning & Recommendation

Does Not Meet Standards

L/t goals and s/t objectives are not measurable and/or relevant to the identified problems. Interventions used are not relevant to the s/t objectives, and treatment recommendations within the continuum of care are not appropriate to the severity of client's symptoms.
Fair

Some l/t goals and s/t objectives are measurable and relevant to the identified problems. Some interventions used are relevant to the s/t objectives, and treatment recommendations within the continuum of care are somewhat appropriate to the severity of client's symptoms.
Good

Most l/t goals and s/t objectives are measurable and relevant to the identified problems. Most interventions used are relevant to the s/t objectives, and treatment recommendations within the continuum of care are mostly appropriate to the severity of client's symptoms.
Excellent

Includes measurable l/t goals and s/t objectives relevant to the identified problems. Includes interventions used that are relevant to the s/t objectives, and treatment recommendations within the continuum of care that are appropriate to the severity of client's symptoms.
Strengths/Needs, Systems

Does Not Meet Standards

Poor assessment of strengths/needs of client, family, peers, school, and community that does not include relevant cultural factors and developmental/environmental factors.
Fair

Mediocre assessment of strengths/needs of client, family, peers, school, and community that includes few relevant cultural factors and developmental/environmental factors.
Good

Assessment of strengths/needs of client, family, peers, school, and community may neglect a few relevant cultural factors and developmental/environmental factors.
Excellent

Thorough assessment of strengths/needs of client, family, peers, school, and community including relevant cultural factors and developmental/environmental factors.










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