Your paper needs to make a clear argument that connects a theory (a tool) to an area of practice and explains the reason for that connection. This needs to show up as a single sentence somewhere in your introductory paragraph.

Identification of a theory and a focused area of practice

10

Thesis, organization, and university-level writing

15

The demonstrated ability to differentially apply conceptual
frameworks

(describe the theory)

to guide the processes of
assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation

(describe the theory in
relation to a specific area of practice)

/30

/30

The extent to which the paper demonstrates an ability to
evaluate the relative merits of research evidence and apply research
knowledge to inform and improve practice

Demonstrate the ability to
adequately conduct archival research for this sort of project,

and describe the ‘tool’s’
relationship to Evidence Based Practice

/25

/25

EMBEDDED MEASURE FOR ASSESSMENT

The extent to which the
essay synthesizes a broad understanding of multi-disciplinary knowledge
related to person and environment, and critiques the strengths, weaknesses,
and assumptions of theoretical frameworks (including social, cultural,
economic, and the physical environment).

BE SURE TO ANALYZE AND
DESCRIBE THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE THEORY ACCOMMODATES DIVERSE PRACTICE
ENVIRONMENTS.

50

EMBEDDED MEASURE FOR ASSESSMENT

Analyze the extent to
which the article addresses Competency 2, and the ability to “apply and
communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in
shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

BE SURE TO ANALYZE AND
DESCRIBE THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE THEORY ACCOMMODATES PRACTICE WITH DIVERSE
CLIENT POPULATIONS.

50

APA Format, adherence to APA format required

15

TOTAL

250