Evaluation Rubric for Personal Theory of Counseling Paper

Criteria Points_______________

Form 0 2 4 6 8 10

(e.g., margins, headings, title page, references,

running head, font style and size, citations overall APA style)

Comments:

Use of the English Language 0 2 4 6 8 10

(e.g., grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation)

Comments:

Organization & Clarity 0 2 4 6 8 10

(e.g., visual and content organization, transitional sentences,

Clarity of the paper’s theme, appropriate length)

Comments:

Content 0 1 2 3 4 5

1. Introduction

(Should include autobiographical link between you and what is coming and

Transition from autobiography to key concept)

Comments:

2. Background of the approach 0 1 2 3 4 5

Purpose: To place the approach in historical perspective within the field of psychology.

4. Key Concepts 0 1 2 3 4 5

a. View of Human Nature

b. Assumptions about 0 1 2 3 4 5

personality Development.

c. Theory of Change 0 1 2 3 4 5

d. Ownership of above 0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments:

5. Assessment in counseling 0 1 2 3 4 5

6. Therapeutic process 0 1 2 3 4 5

a. Goal Setting 0 1 2 3 4 5

b. Therapeutic relationship 0 1 2 3 4 5

c. Counselor’s role 0 1 2 3 4 5

7. Techniques & strategies 0 1 2 3 4 5

8. Description of theory in work setting 0 1 2 3 4 5

9. Assessment of approach with a variety 0 1 2 3 4 5

of clients and cultures

General Comments: Total Points