DSM Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Students will write a 6-8 page research paper that will critically evaluate the treatment(s) available for a specific disorder, within a specified population.
Personality Disorders in the DSM-5
Include: (a) DSM-5 disorder with relevant diagnostic criteria, (b) prevalence of the disorder in the general population and a discussion of how that disorder is relevant to a particular population of your choosing (this could be individuals of a certain age group, gender, sexual orientation, racial/ethnic background, etc.), and (c) detail of what treatment may look like for individuals with this disorder in the population selected. The paper should be between 6-8 pages, double spaced (not including title page or reference page). The DSM-5 and a minimum of two additional sources used (ideally peer-reviewed journal articles, though textbooks are also acceptable) should be cited. Use the current APA 7th formatting throughout the paper.
Grading Rubric:
| Unsatisfactory | Fair | Good | Excellent | |
| Disorder and Diagnostic Criteria | – Very few or no diagnostic criteria are identified. – The student does not display an understanding of the relationship between criteria and diagnoses. |
– Some criteria are included, with few examples. – Diagnostic ideas are present, but not well supported by symptoms or evidence. |
– The diagnostic criteria are given and supported with some examples. – The student displays a general understanding of how the disorder presents. |
– Diagnostic criteria are stated and clearly backed with ample examples. – Clear connection is made between specific criteria and overall presentation of individuals with the given disorder |
| Prevalence & Chosen Population | – Prevalence of the disorder in the general population is not identified
– Population is discussed but no correlation is made between the disorder prevalence and the population chosen |
– Prevalence of the disorder in the general population is identified, but may not be supported by peer-reviewed sources
– Basic description of population is given with some detail clarifying why population was chosen/prevalence of the disorder among the population |
– Prevalence of the disorder in the general population is identified
– Description of the chosen population and the prevalence of the disorder among that population is given, though no support is given by peer-reviewed sources. |
– Prevalence of the disorder in the general population is identified
– Thorough description of the chosen population and the prevalence of the disorder among that population is given, with ample support by peer-reviewed sources. |
| Treatment | -Lacking in the description of treatment options and nuance of treatment within the population are discussed -Little to no support or supporting citations are not peer-reviewed. |
-Basic description of treatment options are discussed -Information presented may not be supported by peer-reviewed research or fewer than 2 references. |
-Adequate description treatment options and nuances of treatment population are discussed -Information presented is fully supported by at least 2 peer-reviewed references |
-Complete description of treatment options and nuances of treatment population are discussed -Information presented is fully supported by at least 2 peer-reviewed references |
| Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation | – Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. – Language uses jargon, slang or conversational tone. – Uses “I” or “me” throughout the paper. |
– There are some errors throughout the paper in punctuation, spelling, and/or language. – Language is somewhat professional; some conversational tone or “I”/”me” is occasionally used. |
– Rules of grammar, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct. – Language is mostly professional – Overall, the paper is comprehensive and easy to read. |
– Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. – Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. – Professional language is used throughout the paper |
| Format | – Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. – Page requirement is inadequate or excessive – Paper is not in APA format. – Format and/or flow make it difficult to follow the writing. |
– Paper is about 6-8 pages. – APA format has flaws, however, the general idea of how to format a paper in this structure comes across. – Format and flow neither add to nor subtract from the readability of the paper. |
– Paper follows designated guidelines. – Paper is 6-8 pages long. – APA format is good, with few errors. – Format and flow are good and deliberate. |
– Paper meets the 6-8 page requirement. – Paper is in APA format, following all guidelines for structure, format, font, margins, and spacing. -Format and flow between paragraphs enhances readability of paper. |
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