HHS201.W3A1.09.2018

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Total Possible Score: 14.00

Identifies What It Means to be a Culturally Competent Professional in the Human Services Field, Including a Discussion of Three Characteristics that are Necessary to be Culturally Competent

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Clearly identifies what it means to be culturally competent and thoroughly discusses three characteristics believed to be necessary to be culturally competent.

Proficient - Identifies what it means to be culturally competent and sufficiently discusses three characteristics believed to be necessary to be culturally competent.

Basic - Identifies what it means to be culturally competent, but the discussion of three characteristics believed to be necessary to be culturally competent is brief or incomplete.

Below Expectations - Identifies what it means to be culturally competent and attempts to discuss three characteristics believed to be necessary to be culturally competent; however, the discussion, overall, is limited in content and incomplete.

Non-Performance - The identification of what it means to be a culturally competent professional in the human services field, including a discussion of three characteristics believed to be necessary to be culturally competent, is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains the Significance of “Multicultural Human Services” in Working with Diverse Clients and Within Diverse Settings

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Thoroughly and effectively explains the significance of “multicultural human services” in working with diverse clients and within diverse settings.

Proficient – Effectively explains the significance of “multicultural human services” in working with diverse clients and within diverse settings. Minor details are missing and/or unclear.

Basic - Explains the significance of “multicultural human services” in working with diverse clients and within diverse settings. Relevant details are missing and/or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the significance of “multicultural human services” in working with diverse clients and within diverse settings; however, significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the significance of “multicultural human services” in working with diverse clients and within diverse settings is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains the Challenges that Exist in a Multicultural Context and Resources Available to Support Human Service Professionals, Such as the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains two or more challenges that exist in a multicultural context in addition to the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals.

Proficient - Explains two or more challenges that exist in a multicultural context in addition to the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains two challenges that exist in a multicultural context in addition to the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Insufficiently explains at least one challenge that exists in a multicultural context and/or  provides a limited explanation of the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals.

Non-Performance - The explanation of challenges that exist in a multicultural context and resources available to support human service professionals, such as the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals, is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Examines Two to Three Strategies that a Human Services Professional Would Utilize to Increase the One’s Cultural Competence, Taking into Account Some Current Strengths and Areas for Improvement

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly examines two to three applicable strategies that would be utilized as a human services professional to increase one’s cultural competence, taking into account some current strengths and areas for improvement.

Proficient - Examines two to three applicable strategies that would be utilized as a human services professional to increase one’s cultural competence, taking into account some current strengths and areas for improvement. Minor details are missing.

Basic – Vaguely examines two to three applicable strategies that would be utilized as a human services professional to increase one’s cultural competence, taking into account some current strengths and areas for improvement. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations – Attempts to examine one to two applicable strategies that would be utilized as a human services professional to increase one’s cultural competence, taking into account some current strengths and areas for improvement; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The examination of two to three applicable strategies that would be utilized as a human services professional to increase one’s cultural competence is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 


Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.