Compose a short (8-10 pages) current APA paper detailing the traumatic events that have occurred within your family. Include nature of each trauma, approximate age at which each trauma occurred, positive or negative outcomes/effects/coping skills applied, etc. For the effects, substantiate from the literature (e.g. auto accident led to alcohol abuse-as described by Piper). Include at least 5 substantiating references.

EDCO 810

Family Trauma Assessment Paper Rubric

Criteria

Advanced 138-150 (A- to A):
Satisfies criteria w/ excellence

Proficient 126-137 (B- to B+) :
Satisfies Criteria

Developing 114-125 (C- to C+):
Satisfies most criteria

Below Expectations (F – D+):
Does not satisfy criteria

Not Present

Points

Earned

Content: 70% = 105 pts

Abstract

4-5 pts.
· An APA abstract is present with excellent content and formatting.

3-3.5 pts.
· An APA abstract is present but has either mild content and/or formatting issues.

2-2.5 pts.
· An APA abstract is present with significant content/ formatting issues.

1-1.5 pts.
· An APA abstract is present but is confused with the introduction in content/format.

0 points

Content

78–85 pts.
· All components as described in the assignment have been thoroughly addressed.
· Assertions are relevant and properly supported by extensive evidence.
· All of the key content areas are addressed and properly cited.
· Utilizes best practices in traumatology with the population of interest.
· Thoroughly covers cultural considerations relevant to the population of interest.

71–77 pts.
· All components as described in the assignment have been addressed.
· Assertions are relevant and mostly supported by evidence.
· All of the key content areas are addressed and properly cited.
· Utilizes best practices in traumatology with the population of interest.
· Includes most relevant cultural considerations to the population of interest.

65–70 pts.
· Most components as described in the assignment have been addressed, or all components are present but need improvement.
· Some assertions are relevant and supported by evidence.
· Most key content areas are addressed and properly cited.
· Utilizes some best practices in traumatology with the population of interest.
· Includes some cultural considerations relevant to the population of interest.

1–64 pts.
· Few components as described in the assignment have been properly addressed.
· Some key areas are not addressed in full or omitted altogether.
· Core dynamics / symptoms common in the population of interest.
· Does not utilize best practices in traumatology with the population of interest.
· Does not consider cultural factors relevant to the population of interest.

0 points

Biblical Integration

9-10 pts
· Biblical application (verses / passages) is integrated into text with relevance clarified.

7-8 pts
· Biblical application (verses/passages) is integrated into text.

5-6 pts
· Biblical application (verses/passages) is present but not properly integrated.

1-4 pts
· Biblical terms/ verses/passages are not present and/or referenced.

Conclusion

4-5 pts.
· A detailed Conclusion section, with the APA heading of Conclusion, is presented at the end of the body of the report.
· A separate section for ideas for future research is included as the final paragraph.

3-3.5 pts.
· A detailed Conclusion section, with the APA heading of Conclusion, is presented at the end of the body of the report.
· A separate section for ideas for future research is included as the final paragraph.

2-2.5 pts.
· A Conclusion summary and ideas for future research are present but not detailed and/or supported by research.

1-1.5 pts.
· The Conclusion is vague and does not contain a wrap up and/or the required ideas for future research section.

0 points

Structure: 30% = 45 pts

Organization

14–15 pts.
· All required elements are included and presented with strong headings and organizational clarity.
· There are clear transitions between paragraphs and sections.
· The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.
· The paper meets the page length requirement, not counting title page, abstract, or reference pages.

12–13 pts.
· All required elements are included and organized.
· There are transitions between paragraphs and sections.
· The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.
· The paper meets the page length requirement, not counting title page, abstract, or reference pages.

10–11 pts.
· Most required elements are included and are mostly organized.
· The logical treatment of the topic needs improvement.
· The paper is within 3 pages of the page length requirement, not counting title page, abstract, or reference pages.

1–9 pts.
· Few or no required elements are included.
· There may not be a logical treatment of the topic.
· The paper does not meet the page length requirement, not counting title page, abstract, or reference pages.

0 points

Style

14–15 pts.
· The paper properly uses current APA style.
· Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted correctly.
· The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary.
· There are very few spelling and grammar errors.

12–13 pts.
· The paper consistently uses current APA style.
· Proper headings, in-text citations, and references are formatted with few or no errors.
· The paper reflects a graduate level voice and vocabulary.
· There are few spelling and grammar errors.

10–11 pts.
· The paper inconsistently uses APA style.
· Headings, in-text citations, and references are inconsistently formatted.
· The paper does not consistently reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary.
· There are spelling and grammar errors.

1–9 pts.
· The paper erroneously uses or does not use APA style.
· Headings, in-text citations, and references are erroneously formatted or not present.
· The paper does not reflect a graduate level voice and vocabulary.
· There are spelling and grammar errors.

0 points

Sources

14–15 pts.
· The Reference page meets or exceeds the required number of sources.
· All sources are referenced throughout the paper.
· All references meet current APA standards.

12–13 pts.
· The Reference page meets the required number of sources.
· Most sources are referenced throughout the paper.
· References meet current APA standards, with only minor deviations.

10–11 pts.
· The Reference page does not meet the required number of sources.
· Not all sources are referenced throughout the paper.
· References meet current APA standards, but with major issues.

1–9 pts.
· The Reference page contains few sources.
· Not enough sources are referenced throughout the paper, or none are referenced.
· References do not meet current APA standards.

0 points

Total

/ 150

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