Elena Case Study

Elena Case Study

Case Study Papers
As we cover topics across the lifespan, each of you will need to individually
complete three 2-3 page analyses (plus title page and reference page) based on
provided case study narratives.
You will need to read the case, then reflect and address the developmental issues
raised in the narrative based on any and all related content covered in the course.
Your paper should include a summary of the relevant developmental issues, an
analysis of these issues using evidence from the course content (i.e. readings,
videos, lecture).
These papers should be in proper APA format, including a reference list and intext citations. Each analysis should be submitted to Blackboard by the due dates
listed below:
1. Ben- Due Friday 10/5 at midnight
2. Frank -OR- Talisha- Due Friday 11/2 at midnight
3. Elena -OR- Jaime- Due Friday 11/16 at midnight
Each paper will be graded using the rubric on the next page. The average score of
the three papers will be your final grade for this assignment.Case Study Paper Rubric
APA Format 2 points 1.5 points 1 Point 0 points
Title Page Correct Format
No errors
Mostly Correct/ Few
errors
Attempted/ Some or
many errors
Not present
Reference
Page
& Citations
Correct Format
No errors
Mostly Correct/ Few
errors
Attempted/ Some or
many errors
Not present
Body of Essay 4 points
Excellent/Distinguished
3 points
Good/Proficient
2 points
Fair/Novice
0 points
Unsatisfactory
Issues
Choice of
development
al issues and
their
relationship
to outcomes
All the general
developmental issues are
identified and discussed.
Superior descriptions of
their interrelationships.
All general
developmental issues
are discussed but with
some lack of adequate
descriptions of their
interrelationships.
One or two key
development issues
either neglected or
given insufficient
support in terms of
their interrelationships.
Important
developmental
issues neglected
and a general
failure to
adequately describe
their
interrelationships.
Evidence
Ideas,
Support &
Development
Relevant course content
is cited to provide
consistent contextual
evidence with originality
and depth of ideas. Main
points are sufficiently
supported with evidence.
Some relevant course
content is used to
support ideas
sufficiently; support is
sound, valid, and
logical.
Main points and ideas
are only indirectly
supported. Support
isn’t sufficient or
specific. Missing some
relevant readings.
Insufficient, nonspecific, and/or
irrelevant support.
Failure to cite
multiple relevant
readings.
Organization Organization is
sequential and
appropriate to
assignment; paragraphs
are well developed and
appropriately divided;
ideas linked with smooth
and effective transitions.
Competent
organization without
sophistication.
Paragraphs are
structured, but lacking
effective transitions.
Limited attempts to
organize around a
thesis, paragraphs are
mostly stand-alone
with weak or nonexistent transitions.
Organization, if
evident at all, is
confusing and
disjointed;
paragraph structure
is weak; transitions
are missing and/or
illogical
Mechanics
(Grammar &
Sentence
Structure)
Sentences are structured
effectively. Virtually free
of errors. Appropriate
format and presentation.
Effective and varied
sentences. Contains
only occasional
punctuation, spelling,
and/or capitalization
errors. Few or no
formatting errors.
Mostly due a lack of
careful proofreading.
Errors in sentence
construction. Contains
several (mostly
common) punctuation,
spelling, and/or
capitalization errors.
Errors in formatting.
Errors do not
significantly interfere
with readability.
Contains many
and/or serious
errors in sentence
structure and
punctuation,
spelling, and/or
capitalization.
Errors severely
interfere with
meaning.