Practice Problem
Directions: (My clinical site is “South Florida Mental Health and Recovery”)
- Identify the problem area/issue based on clinical inquiry.
- Describe the clinical setting and population.
- Gather and evaluate practice data (collect internal evidence).
Submission Requirements:
- The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation and misspelling.
- The paper should be formatted per current APA and 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract and references page. Incorporate a minimum of 3-5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.

Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Essay/Paper Rubric
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Essay/Paper Rubric |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Points |
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Identification of Main Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding 4 to >3 pts Excellent Identifies and demonstrates an accomplished understanding 3 to >2 pts Fair Identifies and demonstrates an acceptable understanding of 2 to >0 pts Poor Identifies and demonstrates an unacceptable understanding 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems |
Distinguished Presents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation 4 to >3 pts Excellent Presents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the 3 to >2 pts Fair Presents a superficial or incomplete analysis and 2 to >0 pts Poor Presents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Demonstrates a Conceptual Understanding |
Distinguished Provides thorough, competent, and interpretive responses 4 to >3 pts Excellent Provides competent and interpretive responses to all 3 to >2 pts Fair Provides competent responses to all issues/problems, but 2 to >0 pts Poor Provides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional |
Distinguished Effectively uses the literature and other resources to 4 to >3 pts Excellent Effectively uses the literature and other resources to 3 to >2 pts Fair Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to 2 to >0 pts Poor Ineffectively uses the literature and other resources to 0 pts |
/4 pts |
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Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines |
Distinguished Demonstrates a high level of clarity, precision, and 4 to >3 pts Excellent Demonstrates a high level of clarity. APA style and 3 to >2 pts Fair Demonstrates a moderate level of clarity. APA style and 2 to >0 pts Poor Demonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. 0 pts |
/4 pts |
