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Final Paper Theory Application, Integration, & Critique (10

Rubric Code: F252647

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Graduate

Introduction and Rationale
	Novice 0 pts	Competent 7.5 pts	Proficient 15 pts
15 possible points	Novice Introduction & Rationale instructions not followed or not included.	Competent Only introduction but not rationale included or vice versa, or only partially complete.	Proficient - Briefly describe your chosen topic or practice situation. - Present a compelling rationale for selecting this topic, incorporating personal and professional motivations. Why did you pick this topic/why does it interest you? - Formulate one or more open-ended "why" questions related to the topic.
Analysis of Human Behavior Theories
	Novice 0 pts	Competent 20 pts	Proficient 40 pts
40 possible points	Novice Analysis instructions not followed or not included.	Competent Analysis incomplete and/or does not include key elements in instructions.	Proficient • Analyze your "why" question(s) using a theory covered in the course. • Integrate concepts from one theory covered so far to address the question. Briefly explain the major focus of the theory, key theorist(s), and how the theories can be applied to the question.
cont.	Novice	Competent	Proficient • Identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the theory in addressing the question(s). These should include (a) the extent to which the theories apply to person-and-environment and/or micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice; (b) the extent to which the theories help with engagement, assessment, and intervention stages of practice; and (c) the extent to which the theories consider structural oppression, culture, racism, diversity, and/or intersectionality
Implications
	Novice 0 pts	Competent 17.5 pts	Proficient 35 pts
35 possible points	Novice Implications instructions not followed or not included.	Competent Implications only partly covered.	Proficient -Integrate insights from the three theories to assess the adequacy of answering the questions. This is more than just summarizing the theories. What gaps do the theories fill in and what gaps remain? How does integrating the theories contribute to our understanding the answer to the “why” question?
cont.	Novice	Competent	Proficient -Reflect on what you have learned through applying the theories. -Discuss implications for social work practice in terms of knowledge, values, and skills and broader implications of your analysis for the field of social work.
Writing Style and Professionalism
	Novice 0 pts	Competent 5 pts	Proficient 10 pts
10 possible points	Novice No attention to writing style or professionalism. Multiple grammatical errors.	Competent Some, but not all elements included	Proficient -Paper #2 should be about 10-12 pages long -Papers must follow APA style guidelines for in-text citations and references. -Papers should demonstrate clear writing, organization, and careful proofreading. -Papers should exhibit professionalism in communication, including grammar, citations, and writing skills. -You must include at least one in-text citation from the textbook and include it in an APA-style reference page. Other sources are ok to use but you must also cite the text.

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Social Sciences

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Writing

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