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Mental Health and Fictional Character Paper

Abnormal Psychology Fictional Character Paper

Find a fictional character from a piece of fiction read in class and create a psychological profile. Using this character, write a 2-3 page paper that discusses factors that lead to your diagnosis.

Rubric Code: DXA259X

By PVHarmon

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Fictional Character Paper
	A (N/A)	B (N/A)	C (N/A)	D> (N/A)
Introduction	A "Hourglass Style" : Begins with interesting hook/lead OUTSIDE of the fiction. Leads to title and author Finishes with clear, arguable thesis statement, (diagnosis) utilizing a MAP.	B "Hourglass Style" : Begins with hook/lead OUTSIDE of the fiction. Leads to title and author Finishes thesis statement, (diagnosis) utilizing a MAP.	C "Hourglass Style" : Begins with weak hook/lead OUTSIDE of the fiction. Missing title or author Finishes with somewhat clear, arguable thesis statement, (diagnosis) utilizing a MAP.	D> No hook, starts with character or fiction piece hook/lead OUTSIDE of the fiction. Title and author missing Unclear thesis statement, No diagnosis. No MAP.
Symptoms & Diagnosis	A - All symptoms the character is experiencing are stated and clearly explained with ample examples. - Symptoms organized meaningfully into diagnoses.	B - The symptoms the character is experiencing are stated and backed up by some examples. - Symptoms are organized into diagnoses.	C - Some symptoms are included, with few examples. - The student does not display an understanding of the relationship between symptoms and diagnoses.	D> - Very few or no symptoms are identified. - Diagnostic ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence.
Writing Skills	A - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation followed; no spelling errors MAP is followed - Language clear, precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure - Professional language used throughout	B - Rules of grammar, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct. MAP NOT followed - Language is mostly professional - Overall, the paper is comprehensive and easy to read.	C - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. MAP NOT followed - Language is somewhat professional; some conversational tone or "I"/"me" is occasionally used	D> - There are errors throughout the paper in punctuation, spelling, and/or language. MAP NOT followed - Language uses jargon, slang or conversational tone. - Uses "I" or "me" throughout the paper
Format	A - Paper is 2-3 pages - Paper is in MLA format, following guidelines for structure, format, font, margins, and spacing. -Format, flow between paragraphs enhances readability of paper.	B - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is 2-3 pages. - MLA format is good, with few errors. - Format and flow are good and deliberate.	C - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - 2-3 page requirement is inadequate or excessive - Paper is not in MLA format. - Format and/or flow make it difficult to follow the writing.	D> . - MLA format has flaws, however, the general idea of how to format a paper in this structure comes across.<BR> - Format and flow prevent the readability of the paper.

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