This paper is written based on your reactions to a particular theory studied thus far in the semester. You can provide a overview of the theory, the developers, how it can be used in a therapy session or what your thoughts are about the effectiveness of the theory overall. You can also compare and contrast one theory to another or even how technique to another. Overall this is your chance to apply the knowledge you have learned regarding one or more theories. Please review the rubric below. This can also be found on the last page of the syllabus. This paper needs to be at least 2 full pages.
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RUBRIC AND GRADING CRITERIA FOR REACTION PAPERS
Category |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Paper met length criteria |
Paper was at least two full pages |
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Paper was less than two full pages |
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Paper was less than 1 page
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Concepts and ideas were clean
|
Amount/Quality of information
was exceptional |
Topic was thoroughly addressed |
Topic was addressed, but gaps were present |
Topic was minimally addressed |
Topical errors were present |
Technical style |
No errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or formatting |
2-3 errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or formatting |
4-6 errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or formatting |
7 or more errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or formatting |
Major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or formatting |
Writing style |
Clear and concise-well thought out |
Only minor improvement needed (i.e. flow of ideas, etc.) |
Some areas need
improvement |
Multiple areas need improvement |
Paper was very poorly organized, with major issues |
Grading: Paper is worth 50 points. The paper will be graded using the following system as based on the rubric above:
- Papers scoring with all 5’s as defined above will receive 50 points
- 2 points will be deducted for each score of 4
- 4 points will be deducted for each score of 3
- 6 points will be deducted for each score of 2
- 8 points will be deducted for each score of 1