Content

151 to 200 points

·         Identified, described, and fully integrated at least 1 developmental theory (Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.) with the topic under consideration

·         Fully discussed and integrated the role of resiliency in relation to the topic under consideration

·         Detailed the research findings of diverse populations regarding the topic at hand and fully considered the implications of these findings.

·         Critically analyzed recent empirical research, including neurobiology, on the topic under exploration in a thorough manner and fully synthesized these findings.

151 to 200 points

·         Critically considered the implications of the research findings on policy and practice.

·         Critically considered and suggested areas for future research on the topic at hand.

·         Critically considered the impact of crisis/trauma causing events as they relate to the topic under consideration

76 to 150 points

·         Identified and described at least 1 developmental theory (Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.)

·         Mostly discussed and integrated the role of resiliency in relation to the topic under consideration 

·         Somewhat addressed the research findings of diverse populations regarding the topic at hand and somewhat considered the implications of these findings.

·         Detailed sufficient recent empirical research, including neurobiology, on the topic under exploration in a thorough manner

·         Detailed implications of the research findings on policy and practice.

·         Described areas for future research on the topic at hand.

76 to 150 points

·         Identified trauma/crisis causing events that relate to the topic under consideration.

1 to 75 points

·         Identified at least 1 developmental theory (Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.)

·         Poorly discussed and integrated the role of resiliency in relation to the topic under consideration

·         Poorly addressed the research findings of diverse populations regarding the topic at hand and/or poorly considered the implications of these findings.

·         Detailed some recent empirical research, including neurobiology, on the topic under exploration

·         Poorly detailed implications of research findings on policy and practice

1 to 75 points

·         Poorly considered areas for future research on the topic at hand.

·         Identified a trauma/crisis causing events.

0 to 0 points

·         Did not identify and/or describe at least 1 developmental theory (Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, etc.)

·         Did not discuss and integrate the role of resiliency in relation to the topic under consideration

·         Did not address the research findings of diverse populations regarding the topic at hand and/or consider the implications of diversity.

·         Did not detail recent empirical research, including neurobiology, on the topic under exploration

0 to 0 points

·         Did not consider the implications of the research findings on policy and practice.

·         Did not suggest areas for future research on the topic at hand.

·         Did not identify a trauma/crisis causing event.

Mechanics

21 to 50 points

·         Proper and current (APA) formatting used.

·         Spelling and grammar are correct.

11 to 20 points

·         Proper and current (APA) formatting mostly used.

·         Spelling and grammar are mostly correct.

1 to 10 points

·         Proper and current (APA) formatting poorly used.

·         Spelling and grammar are poor.

0 to 0 points

·         Proper and current (APA) formatting not used.

·         Spelling and grammar are not correct.