The Case of Del and Sarah
Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing discussion question and need support to help me learn.
After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, review and discuss the MindTap case study – Case Studies in Psychotherapy Workbook – The Case of Del and Sarah.
- In your own words, summarize the case in your video:
- What was the case about
- Who did it involve
- What happened in the case
- What caused the distress
- Create a discussion which demonstrates your performing You’re A Star with a school-aged patient (under 10) during the patient session that could help relieve the patient in this case
- Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Submission Instructions:
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response).
- All replies must be constructive and use evidence-based articles where possible to support your position.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
| Discussion Rubric | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Points | |||
| Identification of Main Issues, Problems, and Concepts | Distinguished – 4 points Post substantively accurate. Identifies and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Provides exceptional and thought-provoking analysis that directly addresses details and/or examples of the main topic. |
Excellent – 3 points Post is mostly related to the topic. Demonstrates understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. It provides some supporting details and/or examples. Analyses not as clear as they could be. |
Fair – 1-2 points Demonstrate limited understanding of most of the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. No details and/or examples are given. |
Poor – 0 points Post is off-topic, incorrect and/or irrelevant to the issues, problems, and concepts surrounding the assignment. Analyses are not well organized or clear. Or nothing was posted. |
4 points |
| APA Formatting Guidelines | Distinguished – 2 points The reference page contains at least the required current scholarly academic reference and text reference. Follows APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent and in-text citations. |
Excellent – 1.5 points References page contains one current scholarly academic resource and text reference. Follows most APA guidelines of components: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Fair – 1 point References page contains one current or outdated scholarly academic resource. Many errors of APA guidelines: double space, 12 pt. font, abstract, level headings, hanging indent, and in-text citations. |
Poor – 0 points References page contains no current scholarly academic resources, only internet webpages or no reference page. Lack of APA guidelines for references provided or in-text citations. Or nothing was posted. |
2 points |
| Writing Mechanics | Distinguished – 2 points Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. |
Excellent – 1.5 points Few grammatical errors, but sentences could be clearer and more precise. |
Fair – 1 point Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. |
Poor – 0 points Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. |
2 points |
| Peer Responses | Distinguished – 2 points Constructively responded to two other posts and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal to each. |
Fair – 1 point Constructively responded to one other post and either extended, expanded, or provided a rebuttal. |
Poor – 0 points Provided no response to a peer’s post. |
2 points | |
| Total Points | 10 | ||||
