NRNP_6645_Week3_Assignment_Rubric 

Criteria 

Ratings 

Pts 

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 3- to 4-page paper considering the role and efficacy of the leader of a group therapy demonstration. Be sure to address the following: ·   Describe the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated and evaluate how well they were demonstrated. . Include evidence from the literature that supports the use of the demonstrated techniques. 

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The response accurately and thoroughly describes and evaluates the efficacy of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video…. The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed evidence from the literature that supports the use of the demonstrated techniques. 

22 to >19.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The response accurately describes and evaluates the efficacy of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video…. The response includes evidence from the literature that supports the use of the demonstrated techniques. 

19 to >17.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate description and evaluation of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video…. The response includes somewhat vague or inaccurate evidence from the literature to support the use of the demonstrated techniques. 

17 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The description and evaluation of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video are vague and inaccurate, or missing…. The response includes vague and inaccurate evidence from the literature to support the use of the demonstrated techniques, or is missing. 

25 pts   

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome·   Identify what the therapist did well. ·   Explain something that you would have handled differently. ·   Identify an insight that you gained form watching the therapist handle the group therapy. 

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail what the therapist did well…. The response accurately and thoroughly explains something that could have been handled differently…. The response accurately and thoroughly explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy. 

22 to >19.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The response accurately explains in detail what the therapist did well…. The response accurately explains something that could have been handled differently…. The response accurately explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy. 

19 to >17.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains in detail what the therapist did well…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains something that could have been handled differently…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy. 

17 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The response vaguely or inaccurately explains in detail what the therapist did well, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately explains something that could have been handled differently, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy, or is missing. 

25 pts   

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImagine that you are leading your own group session. ·   Describe how would you go about handling a difficult group member. ·   Explain how you would elicit participation in your group. ·   Describe what you would anticipate to find in different phases of the group therapy. ·   Explain the benefits and challenges of group therapy. 

25 to >22.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%The response includes a detailed and accurate description of how to handle a difficult group member…. The response accurately and thoroughly explains how to elicit participation in group therapy…. The response thoroughly and accurately describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy…. The response includes a thorough and accurate explanation the benefits and challenges of group therapy. 

22 to >19.0 ptsGood 80%–89%The response includes a description of how to handle a difficult group member…. The response explains how to elicit participation in group therapy…. The response describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy…. The response explains the benefits and challenges of group therapy. 

19 to >17.0 ptsFair 70%–79%The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate description of how to handle a difficult group member…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains how to elicit participation in group therapy…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy…. The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate explaination of the benefits and challenges of group therapy. 

17 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%The response includes a vague or inaccurate description of how to handle a difficult group member, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately explains how to elicit participation in group therapy, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy, or is missing…. The response includes a vague or inaccurate explaination the benefits and challenges of group therapy, or is missing. 

25 pts   

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Support your reasoning with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources, and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources. 

10 to >8.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%Three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources are used to support the assignment. Resources selected provide strong justification for reasoning and represent the latest in standards of care. PDFs are attached. 

8 to >7.0 ptsGood 80%–89%Three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources are used to support the assignment. Resources selected to provide appropriate justification for reasoning and represent the latest in standards of care. PDFs are attached. 

7 to >6.0 ptsFair 70%–79%Two peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources are used to support the assignment. Resources selected to provide appropriate justification for reasoning and represent the latest in standards of care. Or, three scholarly resources are used to support the assignment, but provide only weak support for reasoning or do not represent the latest in standards of care. PDFs may not be attached. 

6 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%Resources selected are not peer-reviewed and evidence-based, or provide poor justification for reasoning; or resources are missing. 

10 pts   

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. 

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineates all required criteria. 

4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive. 

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic. 

3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided. 

5 pts   

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation 

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors. 

4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%Contains 3 or 4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. 

3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding. 

5 pts   

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. 

5 to >4.0 ptsExcellent 90%–100%Uses correct APA format with no errors. 

4 to >3.5 ptsGood 80%–89%Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors. 

3.5 to >3.0 ptsFair 70%–79%Contains 3 or 4 APA format errors. 

3 to >0 ptsPoor 0%–69%Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors. 

5 pts