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Ryokan Proposal - Case Study 
The rubic is used to appraise the introductory research paper that specifies a topic of interest; identifies a problem; proposes a need for a study; formulates a research hypothesis and provides preliminary background data in the form of a review of literature.
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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Introduction

ILO 1, 2, 4

Exemplery

Exceptional introduction, explicitly stated topic, clear arguable well developed statement of purpose. Includes the type of study and relevance to psychology.
Good

Fairly well formulated introduction that has with some definition of key terms and concepts. Vague (not-specific) statement of purpose. Unspecific relevance to psychology.
Unsatisfactory

Introduction fails to establish topic/argument and rationale.
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Problem Statement

ILO 1,

Exemplery

Well focused specific, problem statement, that identifies the client, the mental health problem and rationale for the therapy.
Good

Unspecific problem statement, not clear why the client is received the treatment.
Unsatisfactory

Unclear what the topic or the problem statement is.
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Case Presentation

ILO 6, 7

Exemplery

Comprehensive review of the client's biopsychosocial assessment and diagnosis of the client's presenting problem, updated to DSM 5, with a case formulation.
Good

Review of the client's biopsychosocial assessment, limited discussion of differential diagnosis, case formulation which does not adequately support the basis for treatment.
Unsatisfactory

Inconsistent review of the client's biopsychosocial information, focusing on some aspects while ignoring others, providing a DSM diagnosis without a differential. Case formulation minimal.
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Literature Review -Treatment

ILO 1, 2,3,4

Exemplery

Identifies the seminal theoretical/clinical authors that relate to the thesis statement. Includes samples of peer-reviewed research sources.
Ideas/concepts supported by multiple authors.
Knowledgable of key elements of theory/clinical application, origins/basis of theory. Demonstrates comprehension of topic.
*supported by paraphrases of the authors.
* 6th APA in text citations
Good

Identifies some clinical or theoretical sources vaguely related to thesis statement. Does not identify seminal authors or current peer-review research. Relies heavily on a limited number of researchers. Somewhat familiar with key elements of theory/clinical applications, origins, or basis of theories.
Research is outdated.
Direct quotes instead of paraphrasing. In text citations incorrectly formated
Unsatisfactory

Dependent on a single or limited theorist/researchers.
Relies on anecdotal research and lay publications.
Linear presentation.
Extensive quotes in lieu of synthesis
limited citation incorrectly formated
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Addressing the professional audienc

ILO 1, 4

Exemplery

Lucid scholarly approach, utilizing correct terminology, and logic.
Good

Excessive attention on basic information, elementary presentation of ideas
Unsatisfactory

Provide a basic history or rudimentary introduction to psychological theory or application. Basis or rudimentary content.
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Depth and Breadth of Discussion

1LO 1, 2, 3, 4

Exemplery

Critical analysis of the theories, subject or topic, as it relates to psychology including the evolution of theory or subject, connection to other theories or subjects. Well integrated selection of research materials
Good

Identify theories, subject or topic and relationship to psychology. Limited connection to other theories or topics.
Familiarity with multiple resources, haphazard selection and/or integration of research materials.
Unsatisfactory

Fails to demonstrate doctoral level comprehension of subject and comprehension of how theory relates to psychology. Fails to present differences of opinion. Does not evolution of theory.
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APA Style & CommunicatioTitle

ILO 4

Exemplery

No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. Writing is flowing and easy to follow. Includes title page, narrative, dissertation outline and references.
Narrative is 5-7 pages.
Good

Rare errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Scholarly style. Writing has minimal awkward of unclear passages. Includes title page, narrative, dissertation outline and references.
Narrative is either excessive or inadequate.
Unsatisfactory

Errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper. Word choice is informal in tone. Writing is choppy, with many awkward or unclear passages. Missing some of the following: title page, narrative, dissertation outline and references.
Narrative is either excessive or inadequate.
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Grammar & Mechanics

ILO 4

Exemplery

Excellent grammar, usage, and mechanics, well developed paragraphs with introductory and transitional sentences.
** free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Good

*noticeable spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors which detract from the paper’s readability
insufficiently developed paragraphs. Some redundancy and extraneous information.
Unsatisfactory

Significant spelling, punctuation and grammar errors rendering the work incomprehensible
chaotic paragraph and content structure. Excessive embellishment, redundancy and extraneous detail.
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Citations

ILO 1,2,3,4

Exemplery

Paraphrase and incorporate into argument thereby demonstrating an understanding of the author's ideas.
Each paraphrased statement is directly followed by a citation.
Formatted APA 6th edition.
Good

Direct quotes or inaccurate paraphrase which inadequately convey the author's ideas. Limited synthesis.
Quotes and paraphrases are not immediately support with APA citation.
Unsatisfactory

Multiple direct quotes, limited integration into the argument (poor synthesis),citation missing/inappropriately placed (i.e. at the end of the paragraph), not APA compliant.
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References

ILO 3, 4

Exemplery

25 or more references including a combination of seminal authors relevant to the thesis, peer-reviewed articles from multiple sources, APA 6th edition formatted.
Good

25 references, some seminal authors, out-dated research, limited sources, minimal errors in APA 6th edition formatting.
Unsatisfactory

Inadequate list of represented research sources, pseudoscience, text-books, lay publications or how-to text. Multiple errors in APA 6th edition formatting.
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Dissertation Outline

ILO 1

Exemplery

All chapters of the dissertation included categories and subheadings which reflect the theoretical framework/authors.
Sufficiently detailed so that a reader can discern the dissertation.
Good

Reasonable delineation of chapters and subheadings. Lacks detail.
Unsatisfactory

Missing chapters and insufficient detail
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