COUC 546

CASE PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC

Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content: 140
points Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Identifying 50 to 60 points 39 to 49 points 1 to 38 points 0 points
Information The case is clearly presented The case is presented and The case is unclear or fairly clear but
Not present.
and Presenting and discussed in detail. discussed appropriately. discussed too broadly or does not
problem: Key Content provided is relevant Content provided is relevant in meet expectations. Not all of the
Issues are in regards to, and sufficiently regards to, and approaches required sections are fully developed.
provided; fulfills, assignment fulfilling assignment One or more of the areas is either not
diagnostic requirements. Key issues are requirements but does not fully present or has significant errors:
provided. The important address each of the required identifying information, presenting
criteria is
features or symptoms are sections in the paper. One or problem, or client perspective.
supported.
provided from the client more of the areas needs to be
perspective. Information more fully developed; the
clearly supports a DSM rationale is either weak or
diagnosis by linking signs of slightly off. Client quotes or
symptoms and DSM criteria. perspective is unclear.
Client quotes and/or
perspective is used to explain
the presenting problem.
History and 30 to 40 points 19 to 29 points 1 to 18 points 0 points
Mental Status History: Client history is Client history is provided and Client history is provided and Not present
Exam: Client provided to support the somewhat supports the marginally supports the diagnosis.
history is diagnosis. All required areas diagnosis. Most required areas Few required areas are addressed and
provided are addressed, and some are addressed, and some few to no optional areas are included.
including optional areas are included. optional areas are included. History does not logically or clearly
required and All history logically and Most history logically and support the presenting problem and
clearly supports the clearly supports the presenting diagnosis.
optional areas.
presenting problem and problem and diagnosis. A brief overview of initial
Relevant
diagnosis. MSE: A brief A brief overview of initial observations, perceptions and
observations overview of initial observations, perceptions and impressions of the case is presented.
to support the observations, perceptions and impressions of the case is Write up missed multiple important
diagnosis are impressions of the case is presented. Write up missed a points to support the diagnosis.
presented. presented. Provided Mental few important points to support Provided Mental Status form was
Status form used as guideline. the diagnosis. Provided Mental used as guideline.
Status form used as guideline.

Treatment 30 to 40 points 19 to 29 points 1 to 18 points 0 points


recommendati Recommendations for
ons and treatment are included in
Answer Key order of importance,
appropriate, and supported by
the professional literature.
The recommendations
demonstrate the use of a
collaborative approach. The
rationale is linked to potential
outcomes of treatment for this
client. The recommendations
are also relevant to the case
and able to be implemented
by the client. Answer Key
includes diagnosis name/ICD
10 code, key issues in order
of priority, all symptoms
presented in the case
presentation, and any
symptoms presented that
were not part of the diagnosis.
Structure: 20
points Advanced
Mechanics/ 16 to 20 points
APA Format No grammar, spelling, or
Elements punctuation errors are
present. Voice and person are
used correctly and
consistently. Writing is
precise. Word choice is
appropriate. Paper is 8-10
pages is length. Citations and
format are in current APA
style. Cover page, citations
and Reference page are
correctly formatted. Paper is
double-spaced with 1-inch
margins.
Recommendations for treatment
are included but order unclear
or not supported. More support
from the professional literature
is needed. One of the
suggestions may not be
appropriate or primary case
management.
Answer Key includes most of
the required areas.
Proficient
11 to 15 points
Few grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors are present.
Voice and person are used
correctly. Writing style is
sufficient. Word choice is
adequate. Paper is somewhat
under 8 or over 10 pages in
length. Citations and format are
in current APA with few errors.
Cover page, citations, and
Reference page are present with
few errors. Paper is double-
spaced with 1-inch margins.
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Recommendation order is not Not present
appropriate. There is little support
from the professional literature. A
significant requirement of treatment
may have been missed.
Recommendations primary case
management in nature.
One or more areas of the Answer Key
is either not present or has significant
errors.
Developing Not present
1 to 10 points 0 points
Several grammar, spelling, or Not present – paper is not
punctuation errors are present. Voice formatted correctly.
and person are used inconsistently.
Writing style is understandable but
could be improved. Word choice is
generally good. Paper is significantly
under 8 or over 10 pages in length.
Citations and format are in current
APA style though several errors are
present. Cover page, citations, and
Reference page are included though
several errors are present. Paper is
double-spaced, but margins are
incorrect.