Psychology
Per: _____
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT PROJECT RUBRIC
Step 1: Research Exceeds Expectations (4)
Definition and Student provides a thorough
description of the definition and description of the
psychological disorder, including
disorder characteristics, symptoms,
comorbidity rates, and common
treatments for the disorder.
Summary of current The student writes a minimum of
research one-page, double-spaced
summary of a current research
about the psychological disorder
from a reputable source as
listed on the project details. The
student explains the importance
of the research findings and its
effects on the psychological
disorder
Analysis of The student accurately explains
demographic varied demographic information
information on the prevalence of the
disorder. Student includes race,
ethnicity, gender, &
socioeconomic information in
addition to other relevant
statistics.
Analysis also includes specific
details about the treatments
based on demographic
information and stigmatization.
Plan for community The student includes a plan for
action. community action. The plan is
written in the first person and
details how the student would
raise awareness of the disorder
in a specified community and
what the benefits and
challenges would be.
Meets Expectations (3)
Student provides a definition
and general description of the
disorder including general
symptoms, and the common
treatments of the disorder.
The student writes a minimum of
one-page, double-spaced
summary of a current research
about the psychological disorder
from a reputable source as
listed on the project details and
generally explains the effects of
these findings on the study of
the psychological disorder
The student provides accurate
demographic information and
statistics related to at least 3
demographic categories.
Student analyzes and explains
the factors influencing treatment
rate of the demographics
chosen.
The student includes a plan for
community action written in the
first person. The student
provides general details about
how to raise awareness of the
disorder in their community.
Approaching Expectations (2)
Student provides a basic
definition and description of the
disorder using some
characteristics, symptoms, and
common treatments, but the
description does not differentiate
from a similar disorder.
The student writes a minimum of
one-page, double-spaced
summary of a current research
about the psychological
disorder. The source chosen is
may lack credibility due to bias,
opinion, or inaccurate
information.
The student provides
demographic information and
statistics related to at least 2
demographic categories.
Student attempts to analyze and
explain the factors affecting
treatment rates, but does not
provide specific information or is
very vague in their explanation.
The student includes a plan for
community action written in the
first person. The student
provides some examples of how
to raise awareness, but details
are unclear or not fully
explained.
Name: ________________________________
Below Expectations (1) Not Completed (0)
Student provides a minimal Student did not complete this
definition and/or description of section of the project
the disorder.
Symptoms, treatments, and
unique characteristics may be
inaccurate or missing.
The student writes less than a Student did not complete this
one-page summary and does section of the project.
not accurately summarize the
current research. The source
chosen may lack credibility due
to bias, opinion, or inaccurate
information.
The student provides general Student did not complete this
demographic information and section of the project.
statistics related to 1
demographic category.
Student attempts to analyze and
explain the factors affecting
treatment rates, but the
information is inaccurate or too
vague.
The student includes a general Student did not complete this
outline for community action but section of the project.
lacks and explanation of the
benefits and challenges.
Works Cited Page The student includes a works
cited page in APA, MLA, or
Chicago style formatting. The
references are complete and
listed in alphabetical order and
contain the proper indentations.
Step Two: Public Exceeds Expectations (4)
Service
Announcement
Overview of the The student provides a clear
disorder and accurate overview of the
disorder detailing signs and
symptoms, and risk factors
associated with the disorder.
Demographic The student includes
information demographic information
specific to the disorder such as
accurate prevalence among a
variety of demographic factors
based on race, ethnicity, age,
gender, social class, country of
origin, etc.
How to be an ally The student explains the role of
information stigmatization with the
psychological disorder and
explains how community
members can decrease stigma
of mental health.
Student also includes
information on where to seek
help such as websites, phone
numbers, and/or locations for
services for the specific
disorder.
Appropriate Visuals The student includes a minimum
of 4 visuals related to the
various topics required in the
project outline. The visuals are
clean and appropriately placed
throughout the project.
TOTAL:
The student includes a works
cited page in APA, MLA, or
Chicago style formatting. The
references are listed in
alphabetical order with the
proper indentations.
Meets Expectations (3)
The student provides an
accurate overview of the
disorder and provides examples
of signs and symptoms. Risk
factors and prevalence are
mentioned.
The student includes
demographic information
specific to the disorder such as
prevalence among a variety of
demographic factors based on
race, ethnicity, age, gender,
social class, country of origin,
etc.
The student defines
stigmatization and how it relates
to the psychological disorder.
Student also includes
information on where to seek
help such as websites, phone
numbers, and/or locations for
services.
The student includes a minimum
of 3 visuals related to the
various topics required in the
project outline. The visuals are
clean and appropriately placed
throughout the project.
The student includes a works
cited page, but either does not
cite sources in APA, MLA, or
Chicago style format, or the
sources are incomplete or not in
alphabetical order with proper
indentations.
Approaching Expectations (2)
The student provides general
details on the signs, symptoms,
and risk factors. The overview is
missing relevant details.
The student includes some
demographic information based
on several demographic factors.
Details are inaccurate or
unclear.
The student defines
stigmatization, but does not
explain how it relates to the
psychological disorder.
Student also includes minimal
information on where to seek
help such as websites, phone
numbers, and/or locations for
services.
The student includes a minimum
of 2 visuals related to the
various topics required in the
project outline.
The student includes a works Student did not complete this
cited page, but does not cite section of the project.
sources using an appropriate
style or formatting.
Below Expectations (1) Not Completed (0)
The student provides some Student did not complete this
information about the signs and section of the project.
symptoms and risk factors of the
disorder. Information is
inaccurate or not included.
Student includes minimal Student did not complete this
demographic information related section of the project.
to the disorder. Some details are
provided related to the
demographic differences, but
they are inaccurate or not
explained.
Student does not explain how Student did not complete this
the disorder is stigmatized. The section of the project.
project provides general mental
health resources, but they are
not specific to the disorder
chosen.
The student includes 1 visual The student only includes
related to the various topics visuals that are unrelated to the
required in the project outline. project, or did not include
visuals in their finish project.
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