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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