Course Code PCN-523 Class Code PCN-523-O500 Criteria Content Percentage 70.0% Tests and assessment currently in use for the selected population 20.0% Changes to the tests and assessment the learner would like to see 20.0% Procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims' rights 20.0% Detailed Speaker Notes 10.0% Organization, Effectiveness, and Format 30.0% Presentation of Content 10.0% Layout 5.0% Language Use and Audience Awareness (includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.) 5.0% Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0% Total Weightage 100% Assignment Title The Future of Psychological Testing and Assessment Presentation (Obj. 8.1) Unsatisfactory (0.00%) The presentation does not include the tests and assessment currently in use for the selected population. Presentation does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. The presentation does not include a description of the changes to the tests and assessment the learner would like to see. Presentation does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. The presentation does not include an explanation of any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims' rights. Presentation does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. Detailed speaker notes that detail what would be said if giving the presentation in-person are not included. Presentation does not demonstrate understanding of the topic. The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear. The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident. Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately. Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Sources are not documented. Total Points 102.0 Less than Satisfactory (74.00%) The presentation inadequately includes the tests and assessment currently in use for the selected population. Presentation demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. The presentation inadequately describes the changes to the tests and assessment the learner would like to see. Presentation demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. The presentation inadequately includes an explanation of any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims' rights. Presentation demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. Detailed speaker notes that detail what would be said if giving the presentation in-person are inadequately included. Presentation demonstrates poor understanding of the topic. The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes some persuasive information. The layout shows some structure, but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text. Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Satisfactory (79.00%) The presentation appropriately includes the tests and assessment currently in use for the selected population. Presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. The presentation appropriately discusses the changes to the tests and assessment the learner would like to see. Presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. The presentation appropriately includes an explanation of any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims' rights. Presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. Detailed speaker notes are concisely included and accurately represented what would be said if giving the presentation inperson. Presentation demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic. The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other. The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability. Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Good (87.00%) The presentation includes an advanced description of the tests and assessment currently in use for the selected population. Presentation demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. The presentation includes an advanced description of the changes to the tests and assessment the learner would like to see. Presentation demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. The presentation includes an advanced explanation of any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims' rights. Presentation demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. Advanced and detailed speaker notes are included that represented what would be said if giving the presentation inperson. Presentation demonstrates understanding that extends beyond the surface the topic. The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Includes persuasive information from reliable sources. The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly. Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Excellent (100.00%) The presentation includes an insightful description of the tests and assessment currently in use for the selected population. Presentation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. The presentation includes an insightful description of the changes to the tests and assessment the learner would like to see. Presentation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. The presentation includes an insightful explanation of any procedures related to reporting abuse, duty to warn, or victims' rights. Presentation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. This paper includes insightful and highly detailed speaker notes as if the presentation is given in-person. All speaker notes were in perfect unison with the content on the slides. Presentation demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the topic. The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea. The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text. Comments The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope. Writer is clearly in control of standard, written academic English. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Points Earned The Future of Psychological Testing and AssessmentSuicidal Ideations Sarah Koehn Grand Canyon University- PCN 523 April 9, 2018 Tests and Assessments Currently Available  Beck’s Hopelessness Scale  Predicts Eventual Suicide (“Beck’s Hopelessness Scale”, 2018)  Measures negative attitudes about the future (“Beck’s Hopelessness Scale”, 2018)  Aaron Beck (“Beck’s Hopelessness Scale”, 2018).  Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideations  Evaluates thoughts of suicide (“Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideations”, 2018)  Aaron Beck (“Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideations”, 2018)  Non-suicidal or suicidal patients (“Beck’s Scale for Suicidal Ideations”, 2018) Tests and Assessments Currently Available  Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale  Measures: (Columbia Lighthouse Project, 2016)  If someone is at risk for suicide  Assessment of severity and risk of the person  Determines level of support for client  Evidence-Based (Columbia Lighthouse project, 2016) Changes I Would Like to See  Wider age ranges or specific tests for different age groups  More tests and assessments Procedures for Reporting and Victim’s Rights  Reporting  Procedures are different for every counseling practice  Reporting is required for every case  Severity levels change reports  Duty to Warn  Risk to the client or others Procedures for Reporting and Victim’s Rights  Victim’s Rights  Receive caring and respectful service  Provided with accurate information on counseling services including informed consent  Received evidence-based counseling  Help in decision making and care options  Privacy is respected unless said by law  Access to client file  Ability to make a complaint  Undivided attention of counselor (Suicide Line Victoria, n.d.) References  Columbia Lighthouse Project. (2016). About the scale. Retrieved from http://cssrs.columbia.edu/the-columbia-scale-c-ssrs/about-the-scale/  Pearson. (2018). Beck’s hopelessness scale. Retrieved from https://www.pearsonclinical.com/psychology/products/100000105/beckhopelessness-scale-bhs.html#tab-pricing  Pearson. (2018). Beck’s scale for suicidal ideations. Retrieved from https://www.pearsonclinical.com/psychology/products/100000157/beckscale-for-suicide-ideation-bss.html#tab-details  Suicide Line Victoria. (n.d.). Statement of client rights and responsibilities. Retrieved from https://www.suicideline.org.au/need-to-talk/client-rightsresponsibilities/
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