Description
Instructions
For this course you are going to investigate a mental health issue that impacts communities and recommend evidence-based practices to address the issue. You can choose any of the topics covered in this course, including but not limited to community health, maternal health, HIV/chronic illness, rural mental health, prevention, suicide, crisis intervention, childhood mental health, co-occurring disorders, elderly mental health, veterans, forensic mental health, chronic mental health, a vulnerable population of your choice, etc.
In Unit 3, you identified the issue you wanted to focus on, and in unit 4 you identified prevention approaches. For this unit you will develop a presentation that pulls your work together and provides recommendations of evidence-based practices for the mental health issue you identified.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Develop a poster presentation, Prezi, or PowerPoint that includes at a minimum:
Title of mental health issue
A clear research-based definition of the problem
The statistics for this issue in your community or nationally (including references)
A brief discussion of any disparities for this mental health issue (including references and specific examples)
Your recommendations for at least one primary, secondary, or tertiary prevention measure to address this mental health issue with clear examples
Provide at least one traditional intervention to treat or address the issue (with references included)
Recommend at least one innovative or alternative method to treat or address the issue (with references included)
Complete this assignment and submit it to this assignment dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 6 hours
Rubric
MSW628 Course Project Rubric
MSW628 Course Project Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentOrganization, coherence, preparation
40 pts
Mastered
Writing demonstrates clear organization, an introduction, summary and a logical sequencing of information with transitions to tie ideas together. The writing is insightful and evidences preparation.
36 pts
Excels
Writing demonstrates organization, an introduction, summary and some logical sequencing of information with some transitions to tie ideas together. The writing is thoughtful and evidences preparation.
32 pts
Competent
Writing demonstrates some organization, there is an attempt at including an introduction, summary and sequencing of information with some transitions to tie ideas together. The writing evidences some preparation.
28 pts
Low-Level Competency
Writing demonstrates some organization, and sequencing of information. There is little evidence of preparation.
24 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing demonstrates little or no organization, and minimal sequencing of information. There is no evidence of preparation.
0 pts
Not Attempted
There is no attempt to organize the information in a thoughtful or presentable manner.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysisFluency, critical thinking, research, original thought
40 pts
Mastered
Writing is consistent with the topic. All of the information is technically correct, exhibits critical thinking, thoroughly researched (in-text citations), and demonstrates original thought.
36 pts
Excels
Writing is mostly consistent with the topic. The information is technically correct, exhibits evidence of some critical thinking, is supported by research (in-text Citations), and demonstrates some original thought.
32 pts
Competent
Writing is somewhat consistent with the topic. Some of the information is technically correct. There is minimal evidence of critical thinking. The writing is supported by some research (in-text citations), and demonstrates some original thought.
28 pts
Low-Level Competency
Writing is not clearly consistent with the topic throughout the writing. The writing contains technical errors. The writing lacks research support (lacks in-text citations), but demonstrates some original thought.
24 pts
Needs Improvement
The writing lacks consistency. There are major technical errors. There is no evidence of research (no citations). There is minimal evidence of original thought.
0 pts
Not Attempted
There is no attempt made to write on a consistent topic. The writing lacks demonstration of research, critical thinking, and there is no evidence of original thought.
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritingMechanics, language, grammar, length
10 pts
Mastered
The writing exhibits an excellent command of standard written English language conventions. The writing has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. The writing is presented in a scholarly/technical style. Excellent vocabulary choices are used and appropriate to the topic and technical requirements of the topic. The correct tense and point of view is evidenced throughout the writing. Meets or exceeds the length requirement.
9 pts
Excels
The writing exhibits a strong command of standard written English language conventions. The writing has 1-2 errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. The writing is presented in a scholarly/technical style. Vocabulary choices used are appropriate to the topic and technical requirements of the topic. The correct tense and point of view is evidenced throughout most of the writing. Meets the length requirement.
8 pts
Competent
The writing exhibits understanding of standard written English language conventions. The writing has 2-3 errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. The writing mixes informal/scholarly/technical styles. Vocabulary choices used are appropriate to the topic and technical requirements of the topic. The correct tense and point of view is evidenced throughout most of the writing. Meets the length requirement.
7 pts
Low-Level Competency
The writing exhibits some evidence of standard written English language conventions. The writing has 4-5 errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. The writing mixes informal/scholarly/technical styles. Vocabulary choices are not always appropriate to the topic and technical requirements of the topic. There are minor tense and point of view errors evident. Meets the length requirement.
6 pts
Needs Improvement
The writing exhibits minimal evidence of standard written English language conventions. The writing has 6 or more errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. The writing style is mostly informal. Vocabulary choices do not support the topic or technical requirements of the topic. There are major tense and point of view errors evident. Does not meet the length requirement.
0 pts
Not Attempted
The writing does not exhibit evidence of standard written English language conventions. The writing has 6 or more errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling. The lack of writing style inhibits clear communication. Vocabulary choices include improper usage, slang, text speak, or other non-standard word usage. The tense and point of view are inconsistent throughout the writing. Does not meet the length requirement.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPAAppearance and formatting
10 pts
Mastered
The writing format demonstrates all of the required APA elements, including the full use of in-text citations and references. There are a minimum of six articles provided
9 pts
Excels
The writing format demonstrates all of the required APA elements, including the full use of in-text citations and references, but 1-2 minor errors are evident. There are a minimum of 5 articles provided
8 pts
Competent
The writing format demonstrates most of the required APA elements, including the full use of in-text citations and references, but 2-3 minor errors are evident. There are a minimum of 4 articles provided
7 pts
Low-Level Competency
The writing format includes most of the required APA elements, including the use of in-text citations and references, but more than 3 minor errors are evident. There are less than three articles provided
6 pts
Needs Improvement
The writing format includes most of the required APA elements, including the use of in-text citations and references, but more than 3 minor errors are evident. There are less than three articles provided
0 pts
Not Attempted
The writing format includes most of the required APA elements, including the use of in-text citations and references, but more than 3 minor errors are evident.
10 pts
Total Points: 100
