Week 5 Assignment: Mental Health Disorder Topic Proposal Paper

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This week, you will submit a topic for approval in your paper due next week.

  1. Begin by exploring the topics on psychological disorders in your psychology textbook. Reference your textbook and at least one reputable journal article to explore topic ideas and disorders. Make sure the disorder you review is a valid disorder in the DSM-5.
  2. Choose a topic or disorder that interests you.
  3. In 2 to 3 paragraphs, respond to the questions below.
    • What disorder do you want to research for your paper due next week?
    • Why did you choose this disorder? Note: In this paper, do not share personal information (yours or someone else’s) or share to the extent that you feel uncomfortable with your topic.

Your paper should include and incorporate one scholarly source, which can be your textbook.

Rubric

PSYC_160_OL – Topic Proposal
PSYC_160_OL – Topic Proposal
Criteria Ratings Pts
Topic

40 to >35.6 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations
An appropriately narrow, unique topic is clearly identified.

35.6 to >30.0 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations
A topic is clearly identified but may be too broad, too narrow, or lack originality.

30 to >23.6 pts

Below Expectations
A topic is identified but is too broad, too narrow, or unclear.

23.6 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations
A topic is not clearly identified.
40 pts
Mechanics and APA

10 to >8.9 pts

Meets or Exceeds Expectations
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper meets all assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.

8.9 to >7.5 pts

Mostly Meets Expectations
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper meets most of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.

7.5 to >5.9 pts

Below Expectations
The assignment occasionally follows current or outdated APA format with multiple mistakes and/or grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Few sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper meets some of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.

5.9 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations
The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing. The paper meets few of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.
10 pts
Total Points: 50
 
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