PSY 636 Milestone Two - Outside Factors and Effective Treatment

PSY 636 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric: Outside Factors and Effective Treatment

Prompt: Describe factors that will specifically affect the effectiveness of the treatment for a child or adolescent. Consider the impact that culture, environment, and family have on the effectiveness of the intervention and treatment strategies. Format: This assignment should follow these formatting guidelines: use of three sources, 2–3 pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations in APA format.

Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Outside Factor: Culture

Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish a strong context

Identifies the influence of cultural factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies

Does not sufficiently identify the influence of cultural factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies

The influence of cultural factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies is not evident

20

Outside Factor: Family

Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish a strong context

Identifies the influence of familial factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies

Does not sufficiently identify the influence of familial factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies

The influence of familial factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies is not evident

20

Outside Factor: Environment

Meets “Proficient” criteria and cites specific, relevant examples to establish a strong context

Identifies the influence of environmental factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies

Does not sufficiently identify the influence of environmental factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies

The influence of environmental factors on the effectiveness of intervention and treatment strategies is not evident

20

Organization Applies highly effective pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively communicate the problems and issues central to the case

Applies clear pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively communicate the problems and issues central to the case

Does not sufficiently apply clear pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively communicate the problems and issues central to the case

Organization of ideas is not evident

20

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas

20

Earned Total 100%