Examination of Clinical Psychology Paper help (1050-1400 words)

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Writea 1,050- to
1,400-word paper in which you examine clinical psychology.

Addressthe
following items:

  • Introduction
  • Discuss the history and evolving
    nature of clinical psychology.
  • Explain the role of research and
    statistics in clinical psychology.
  • Discuss the differences between
    clinical psychology and other mental health professions, including social
    work, psychiatry, and school psychology.
  • Conclusion

Include a minimum
of two sources from peer-reviewed publications.

Formatyour paper
consistent with APA guidelines to include sub-headings.

Please review the rubric to help
you understand the expectations for the assignment, 

The
exception is if this a data collection week. In that case use, their rubric
parameters.

Rubric for Week 1 Individual Assignment

Clinical Psychology

 

Content

5 Points

Points Earned

Additional Comments:

1.  Write a paper on clinical psychology.  It should include the following elements:

2.  Introduction

a.  Discuss the history and evolving
nature of clinical psychology

b.  Explain the role of research and
statistics in clinical psychology.

c.  Discuss the differences between
clinical psychology and other mental health professions including social
work, psychiatry, and school psychology.

d.  Conclusion

2.  Your paper should include
a minimum of two peer reviewed from peer-reviewed publications. This does
not include material taken from the textbook. Donot include textbook as reference.

3. 
Research is expected. .

 4.  Your paper should be 1,200 to 1,500-words in
length.

Organization / Development

2.5 Points

Points Earned

Additional Comments:

The paper has a structure
that is clear, logical, and easy to follow.

The paper develops a
central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.  Consider the appropriate audience as a
client, group of interested members from the community, or non-psychology
students.

The paper addresses the
goals and needs of the audience. 
Original examples are expected to clarify information that may be
considered needing more concrete details.

The introduction provides
sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical,
flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

Transitions between
sentences/paragraphs/sections aid in maintaining the flow of thought.

The tone is appropriate to
the content and assignment.

Mechanics

2.5 Points

Points Earned

Additional Comments:

The paper, including the
title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for
format.

Citations of original
works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with
effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage,
and punctuation, are followed.

Sentences are complete,
clear, concise, and varied.

Spelling is correct.

Total

10 Points

Points Earned

Additional Comments: