Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper in which you briefly describing the disorder and detail the current trends in diagnosis and treatment for the disorder you have chosen.

Resources: Ch. 12–13 of Understanding
Psychology

Choose one of the psychological
disorders discussed in Ch. 12.

 

Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper in
which you briefly describing the disorder and detail the current trends in
diagnosis and treatment for the disorder you have chosen.

 

Format the essay consistent with APA
guidelines

Content / Development  70 Points

 

Points
Earned

 

70/70

 

 

 

Additional Comments:

 

All key elements of
the assignment are covered in a substantive way.

 

• Student has chosen a disorder from Ch. 13 and has
  briefly explained the disorder.
• Student has outlined the current means by which the
  disorder is diagnosed.
• Current treatment options are discussed.
• The paper is 750 to 1,050 words in length.

 

*You have discussed
all key elements regarding Bipolar Disorder, including diagnostic procedures,
symptoms, and treatment options.

 

 

 

*Your paper meets
word count requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*You have used
vocabulary terms from our course materials appropriately, which strengthens
your work.

 

 

 

 

 

*Your ideas are
logically sequenced from main topic to supporting details and from
introduction to conclusion.  Good work
here Deanna.

 

 

 

 

 

The content is
comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

 

The paper develops
a central theme or idea, and is directed toward the appropriate audience.

 

The paper links
theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and
uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

 

Major points are
stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis, and
are organized logically.

 

The introduction
provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

 

The conclusion is
logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

 

 

 

 

 

Readability and Style 

 

15 Points

 

Points
Earned

 

15/15

 

 

 

Additional
Comments:

 

Paragraph
transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the
paper.

 

*Flow, tone, paragraph
transitions, and sentences all looked good Deanna.

 

The tone is
appropriate to the content and assignment.

 

Sentences are
complete, clear, and concise.

 

Sentences are well
constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

 

Sentence
transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanics

 

15 Points

 

Points
Earned

 

10/15

 

 

 

Additional
Comments:

 

The paper,
including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices follow APA
standards for format.

 

*I would have liked
to see a reference section included in order to give proper credit to your
data source(s).

 

 

 

*There are no major
issues with spelling or grammar.

 

Citations of
original works within the body of the paper follow APA standards.

 

The paper is laid
out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

 

Rules of grammar,
usage, and punctuation are followed.

 

Spelling is
correct.

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

100 Points

 

 

 

Points
Earned 95/100

 

Overall Comments:  I enjoyed reading your work Deanna.  I found your paper informative and well
written.   The points lost are due to the absence of a
reference section.