Professional Identity Paper Grading Rubric
COUN 500
Professional Identity Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria | Points
Possible |
Points
Earned |
Title Page
· Title summarizes main idea of paper · Page header flush left with the page number flush right at the top of the page (caps) · Title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the page · Title is less than 12 words · Author’s name: first name, middle initial(s), and last name (No titles or degrees) |
10 | |
Abstract
· Provides brief, comprehensive summary of contents · 150–250 words · Single paragraph/no indentation · The title-Abstract-is centered in upper and lower case |
10 | |
Introduction
· Inviting · States the main topic · Previews the structure of the remaining paper |
20 | |
Professional Counselor Role
· Identifies, describes, and differentiates role of “professional counseling,” MFT, or HS from other fields · Differentiates from past to future counseling · Identifies what and/or who motivated self to choose counseling/marriage and family therapy/human services · Identifies what will be personally gained from counseling individuals, families, and/or groups · Identifies what personal professionalism looks like, including professional behaviors, dress, and attitudes |
30 | |
Religious/Spiritual Beliefs and Counseling
· Identifies religious/spiritual beliefs · Identifies beliefs of right vs. wrong behavior · Identifies beliefs impact on counseling · Lists plan to integrate beliefs without imposing |
30 | |
Course Experience and Summary
· Describes learning experience of course · Describes personal fit to profession |
20 | |
Conclusion
· Clear summary of main points |
10 |
Criteria | Points
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Points
Earned |
Reference Page
· At least 3 references (1 must be from a professional journal and 1 from a professional publication) · All references cited in current APA style |
20 | |
Format of Paper
Paper formatted in current APA style, including: · Double-spaced · 1″ margins on all sides · 12-pt. Times New Roman font · Page header (also known as the “running head”) at the top of each page, flush left, caps · Page # flush right |
10 | |
Grammar
· Correct spelling and grammar used effectively · Sentences well-phrased and varied · Effective wording, sentences smoothly connecting, logically constructed · Absence of comma splices, run-ons, fragments |
20 | |
Professional Writing Style
· Paper is 8–10 pages · Clear, focused, engaging style · Clear transitions between paragraphs · Well-organized · Direct language · Easily readable; appropriate voice, tone, and style for assignment |
20 | |
Total | 200 |
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