Course: PS430 Program Design and Evaluation
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Assignment Rubrics
Course: PS430 Program Design and Evaluation
A description of all Assignments/Projects to be completed can be found under each of the units in the course. Rubrics for all assignments/projects can be found below.
Unit 3 Assignment 1
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Grading Criteria |
Completes the Learning Activity and submits screenshot by due date
25 points |
Screenshot of completed Learning Activity was not submitted.
0 points |
| Total | ||
| An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
Unit 6 Assignment and Unit 7 Assignment 1
| Grading Criteria
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Points
Possible |
Points
Earned |
| Content | ||
| Demonstrates an understanding of the learning outcomes and course material. | 0-15 | |
| Addresses all aspects of the assignment clearly. | 0-10 | |
| Total | 25 | |
| An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
Units 9 Assignment 1
| Grading Criteria
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Points
Possible |
Points
Earned |
| Content | ||
| Demonstrates an understanding of the learning outcomes and course material. | 0-15 | |
| Addresses all aspects of the assignment clearly. | 0-15 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
CLA Assignment Rubrics
Unit 3 Assignment 2
Areas shaded in gray connect to a CLA/GEL
| Grading Criteria | Points
Possible |
Points
Earned |
| Content | ||
| Clearly defines all important aspects of Organizational Behavior Management.
Describes a specific application of OBM in detail. Contains no misunderstanding |
0-20 | |
| Clearly and correctly explains the fundamental principles of behavior and provides examples of how each is applied organizations including a discussion of:
Respondent Conditioning Operant Conditioning Verbal Behavior |
0-30 | |
| Clearly discusses why a behavior analytic approach is preferred to a non-scientific approach. | 0-10 | |
| Clearly identifies and describes specific reasons that ABA principles are important when creating behavior management programs | 0-10 | |
| Writing | ||
| Structure:
PowerPoint presentation includes a title slide, introduction slide with thesis statement, conclusion slide, and in-text citations and reference slide using APA style. Presentation is appropriate in length (body of the presentation should be a minimum of 12 slides, not including the title slide or reference slide). Presentation includes reference to the text book and at least 1 other academic source. |
0-10 | |
| Mechanics:
Presentation uses Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Presentation is free of typographical errors. Presentation includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Presentation demonstrates superior organization; communication is highly ordered, logical and unified. |
0-10 | |
| Total | 90 | |
| An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
Unit 7 Assignment 2
Areas shaded in gray connect to a CLA/GEL.
| Grading Criteria | Points
Possible |
Points
Earned |
| Content | ||
| Clearly explains the general purpose of each of the 3 sets of data presented and how each set of data can be used in the program evaluation process.
Correctly identifies the type of data collected for all figures as either quantitative or qualitative. Contains no misunderstandings |
0-25 | |
| Appropriately uses data presented for the program planning and evaluation process by including the following analysis: | ||
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For Figure 1: Discusses purpose of the data and what the data indicates in relation to the effectiveness of the program.
Contains no misunderstandings or miscalculations |
0-10 | |
| For Figure 2: Discuss the level, trend, and variability of the challenging behavior incidents reported during baseline (before) and treatment (after the program began). Correctly Describes the effect of the intervention on the frequency behavior incidents.
Contains no misunderstandings or miscalculations |
0-15 | |
| For Figure 3: Correctly indicates the total frequency of physical aggression for each observer. Correctly calculate IOA and identifies if it is in the acceptable range. Discusses the importance of IOA to determining program
Contains no misunderstandings or miscalculations |
0-20 | |
| For Figure 4: Correctly calculates the percent correct results of the treatment integrity checklist before intervention,1 day after intervention, and at the 3-month follow up.
Contains no misunderstandings or miscalculations |
0-20 | |
| Writing | ||
| Structure:
Paper includes a title page, introduction with thesis statement, conclusion, and in-text citations and reference page using APA style. Paper is appropriate in length (body of the paper should be a minimum of 4 pages, not including the title page or reference page). Paper includes reference to the text book and at least 1 other academic source. |
0-10 | |
| Mechanics:
Paper uses Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs. Paper is free of typographical errors. Paper includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Paper demonstrates superior organization; communication is highly ordered, logical and unified. |
0-10 | |
| Total | 110 | |
| An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
Unit 9 Assignment 2
Areas shaded in gray connect to a CLA/GEL.
| Grading Criteria | Points
Possible |
Points
Earned |
| Content | ||
| Problem Identification:
Describes preliminary assessment including 1 specific behavior analytic data collection tool. Creates a clear operational definition of applicable problems and staff behavior. Correctly discusses reinforcement and punishment as related to staff behavior.
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0-10 | |
| Program Question and Research Design
Selects and clearly describes one specific research question and design. Clearly describes the strengths and weaknesses of the research design. |
0-15 | |
| Intervention:
Selects and clearly describes one evidence based intervention in detail including a discussion of: How the program will be implemented Type of data to be collected Plan for ongoing data collection Writes at least 2 clear and specific SMART goals for the program |
0-40 | |
| Program Evaluation:
Describes a plan for data analysis including a discussion of frequency of evaluation. Discusses the type of data analysis. Describes how data will be utilized to determine program effectiveness. Described future steps based on program effectiveness including discussing of variables that can impact the effectiveness of a program. |
0-30 | |
| Writing | ||
| Structure:
Paper includes a title page, introduction with thesis statement, conclusion, and in-text citations and reference page using APA style. Paper is appropriate in length (body of the paper should be 6-8 pages, not including the title page or reference page). Paper includes reference to the text book and at least 2 other academic sources. |
0-15 | |
| Mechanics:
Paper uses Standard American English including correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs. Paper is free of typographical errors. Paper includes a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Paper demonstrates superior organization; communication is highly ordered, logical and unified. |
0-15 | |
| Total | 125 | |
| An explanation of the points earned, as well as where the assignment could be strengthened will be included with your grade. |
**Note: This Syllabus is subject to change during current and future courses. Please refer to the most updated Syllabus for this course provided by your instructor.
Updated: [April 13, 2016]
