Prompt: Submit a rough draft of your case application paper. Your rough draft should include all of the following aspects of the final submission:
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- A description of the chosen disorder and a comparison between normal brain function and the brain function of a person with the disorder
- An evaluation of the relationship between psychological and physiological aspects of the disorder and the resulting negative effects on daily functioning
- An assessment of the impact of recent technological advancements on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder
- Recommendations for appropriate treatment options and coping mechanisms for the selected case and other people with the disorder
- Preventative measures that may be employed for others who may be at risk for the disorder
Format: The rough draft should follow these formatting guidelines: 8–10 pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and citations in APA format.
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| Critical Elements | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Not Evident | Value |
| Description of Disorder | Meets “Proficient” criteria and is substantiated through scholarly research
(9-10) |
Provides a description of the child/adolescent’s disorder, including the neurobiology of the disorder
(8) |
The description of the child/adolescent’s disorder is incomplete and lacking in detail
(7) |
Does not provide a description of the child/adolescent’s disorder
(0-6) |
10 |
| Effects of Disorder | Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes insightful examples validated by research
(18-20) |
Evaluates the effects of the disorder on daily functioning
(16-17) |
The evaluation of the disorder’s effects is lacking in detail and/or accuracy
(14-15) |
Does not evaluate the effects of the disorder on daily functioning
(0-13) |
20 |
| Impact of Technological Advancements | Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes insightful examples validated by research
(18-20) |
Assesses the impact of recent technological advancements on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder
(16-17) |
The assessment lacks breadth and depth in the impact of technological advancements on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder
(14-15) |
Does not assess the impact of recent technological advancements on the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder
(0-13) |
20 |
| Treatment Options | Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes an explicit explanation of the rationale behind the recommended treatment options/coping mechanisms
(18-20) |
Provides recommendations for treatment options/coping mechanisms for the disorder
(16-17) |
Recommends treatment options that are loosely aligned with the disorder
(14-15) |
Does not provide recommendations for treatment options/coping mechanisms for the disorder
(0-13) |
20 |
| Preventative Measures | Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes an explicit explanation of the rationale behind the recommended preventative measures
(18-20) |
Provides suggestions for preventative measures that may be employed for those at risk for the disorder
(16-17) |
Recommends preventative measures that are loosely aligned with the disorder
(14-15) |
Does not provide suggestions for preventative measures
(0-13) |
20 |
| Articulation of Response | Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format
(9-10) |
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax
(8) |
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
(7) |
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas
(0-6) |
10 |
| Earned Total
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100% | ||||
