Section II 
For this section, copy and paste the information from Table 8.4 in your text and then rate yourself for each of the items.  Be sure to include an explanation for each at the bottom of the individual sections. See the document with the information attached here. ( Section II )

Writing Careers in Psychology

The Assignment:

1. Must be at least three to four double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a separate title page with the following:
   1. Title of paper
   2. Student’s name
   3. Course name and number
   4. Instructor’s name
   5. Date submitted
3. Must include all the information listed in Section I of the prompt as well as the copied information from the Section II document.
4. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
5. Must include a separate reference page that lists any cited sources and is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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Here is the rubic for the assignment:

PSY496.W4A1.10.2013

Description:

 

Total Possible Score: 4.00

Discusses the Options Denise is Considering and Lists at Least Two Pros and Cons for Each Option

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Thoroughly discusses the options Denise is considering and lists at least two relevant pros and cons for each option.

Proficient – Discusses the options Denise is considering and lists at least two mostly relevant pros and cons for each option. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic – Briefly discusses the options Denise is considering and lists at least two somewhat relevant pros and cons for each option. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss the options Denise is considering; however, two pros and cons for each option are not listed or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance – The discussion of scenario 1 is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Provides Advice for Raúl Based on the Information in the Assigned Readings

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Provides relevant advice for Raúl thoroughly based on the information in the assigned readings.

Proficient – Provides mostly relevant advice for Raúl mostly based on the information in the assigned readings.

Basic – Provides somewhat advice for Raúl partially based on the information in the assigned readings.

Below Expectations – Attempts to provide advice for Raúl ; however, the advised is nor relevant or not based on the information in the assigned readings.

 

Non-Performance – The advice is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Discuss the Issues John Must Consider

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Thoroughly discusses the issues John must consider, including the types of graduate options are available, competitiveness of graduate programs in I/O psychology, and what John needs to do to be competitive enough to be accepted into a graduate program.

Proficient – Discusses the issues John must consider, including the types of graduate options are available, competitiveness of graduate programs in I/O psychology, and what John needs to do to be competitive enough to be accepted into a graduate program. One of the discussions may be underdeveloped.

Basic – Briefly discusses the issues John must consider, including the types of graduate options are available, competitiveness of graduate programs in I/O psychology, and what John needs to do to be competitive enough to be accepted into a graduate program. One or more of the discussions is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations – Attempts to discuss the issues John must consider, including the types of graduate options are available, competitiveness of graduate programs in I/O psychology, and what John needs to do to be competitive enough to be accepted into a graduate program; however, the discussions are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance – The discussion of the issues John must consider is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Copies Information From Table and Rates Personal Credentials on Each of the Items

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Copies the information from the table and completes all aspects of the assignment and provides clear, objective and realistic ratings of personal credentials.

Proficient – Copies the information from the table and completes most aspects of the assignment and provides ratings of personal credentials. Some ratings may not be objective or realistic. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic – Copies the information from the table and completes some aspects of the assignment and provides ratings of personal credentials. Several ratings may not be objective or realistic. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations – Copies the information from the table and attempts to complete all aspects of the assignment; however, the ratings of personal credentials are not objective and realistic. Significant details are missing and unclear.

Non-Performance – The information from the chart and the rating is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 

Integrative Learning: Connections to Discipline

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Proficient – Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic – Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations – When prompted, displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic -Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished -Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient -Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic – Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations -Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished -The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient – The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic – The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations -The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

 

Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished – Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient – Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic – Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations – Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.