Date
Case History (20 pts.) _______
| (18 and up) | Detailed history -- both strengths & weaknesses. Observations are reported in strength-based rather than judgmental manner. |
| (15 - 17) | History is cursory, although central to the issues raised. Observations are often judgmental rather than descriptive. |
| (14 & down) | Paper takes the form of a book report, with it being unclear why descriptions are made -- except that they were interesting in the book. |
Nature of functioning (25 pts.) _______
| (23 and up) | Complete description of symptoms is given, both ones supporting and countering your diagnosis. Mental status (cognitive, affective, behavioral functioning) is well-described. |
| (19 - 22) | Symptoms relevant to your diagnosis may be described later in your paper, but symptoms are not collected systematically in one place in your paper. |
| (18 & down) | Major symptoms are missed. All realms of functioning (cognitive, affective, behavioral functioning) are not described. |
Diagnosis (30 pts.) _______
| (27 and up) | An appropriate diagnosis is given and defended. Alternative diagnoses are considered. |
| (24 - 26) | A single diagnosis is proposed and the "fit" is described well. Alternative diagnoses are not considered or considered in only a cursory fashion. |
| (21 - 23) | The diagnosis proposed is superficially a good fit for the problem, but does not work (e.g., conduct disorder for an adult). |
Technical Style (25 pts.) _______
| (23 and up) | APA style is used appropriately. Paper is logical, clear, and nicely written. Spelling, grammar, etc. has been proofed. Uses good references -- recent and at least 3 (other than the text). Citations and references are complete and accurate. |
| (19 - 22) | Paper is well organized and logical, but could use a second proofing. Three good references are used. APA style is generally used appropriately. |
| (18 & down) | Paper is illogical or poorly organized. No references beyond your book and text are used. APA style is not used well. |
Total Points: /100
Difficulty factor* (+5)
* You must get this approved beforehand. Look at your handout for some indications of difficulty level, marked with a star.
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