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**## Week4_AtaGlance_ForensicEvaluation-Fall2026.pdf**
WEEK 4 : AT A GLANCE
EVALUATION OF RISK
INTRODUCTION
Do you think violent behavior can be predicted?
The legal system often asks mental health
practitioners to determine an individual’s level of
risk for some type of behavior, usually
dangerousness or sexual recidivism (a relapse
into criminal behavior). These evaluations are
used by the court to determine criminal
responsibility and sentencing. However, these risk
evaluations are not always accurate. Consider
cases and stories in the media in which this might
have been the case. How do inaccurate evaluations impact those individuals who are wrongly
assessed? What are the resulting ramifications for society?
This week, you make an informed argument as to whether or not psychologists should use
evaluations of risk in forensic settings. In addition, you analyze the limitations and strengths of
clinical and actuarial risk assessment approaches.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Evaluate the appropriateness of using risk assessments/evaluations in forensic settings
Analyze clinical and actuarial risk assessment approaches
Analyze risk factors for forensic-related behavior and related interview/evaluation strategies
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**## Topic_Week4_Discussion.pdf**
Back to Week at a Glance
RISK ASSESSMENT: CLINICAL
VERSUS ACTUARIAL APPROACHES
Important Note: For all Discussions in this course, you are required to
complete your initial Discussion assignment post before you will be able to view
and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to
Discussion Question” link, and then select “Create Thread” to complete your
initial post. Remember, once you click Submit, you cannot delete or edit your
own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully
before clicking Submit!
The use of risk assessment has been criticized, specifically in forensic settings. Such
evaluations have shown limited predictive ability. While the limitations of risk evaluations
are acknowledged, some practitioners propose that such evaluations are quite useful and
therefore should be utilized.
One of the main issues is the lack of a good model for conducting risk evaluations. While
actuarial prediction is based solely on statistical information and not subjective judgment,
clinical prediction relies on a collection of medical signs, symptoms, and other findings.
Research suggests that actuarial prediction is more accurate than clinical prediction. A
significant error exists in both approaches, however, and the wide variability in methods
used to conduct evaluations of risk is continuous.
To prepare for this Discussion:
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
Read Tardiff and Hughes’ Chapter 15 Structural and Clinical Assessment of Risk
Violence.
Read Maden’s article suggesting the inevitable occurrence of repeated violence by
offenders.
Read Grove et al Clinical versus mechanical prediction: A meta-analysis.
Think about the limitations and strengths of clinical and actuarial approaches.
Consider whether psychologists should use risk evaluations considering the high
probability of error.
Continue to be mindful of cultural factors that could influence risk evaluations.
Post your response to the following:
Present an informed argument as to whether or not (take ONE stance) mental health
practitioners should use risk assessments in forensic settings given the high
probability of error.
Discuss the strengths of both clinical and actuarial approaches to risk assessment.
Analyze the limitations of both clinical and actuarial approaches.
Note: Support your postings and responses with specific references to the
Learning Resources and any additional sources you identify using both in-text
citations and complete references in APA format.
Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.
Respond to at least two of your colleagues' initial Discussion assignment postings in one
or more of the following ways:
Challenge a colleague with a different, well supported perspective.
Support a colleague with an additional insight.
Ask a probing question and provide insight into how you would answer your question
and why.
Ask a probing question, and provide the foundation, or rationale, for the question.
Expand on your colleague’s posting by offering a new perspective or insight.
Agree with a colleague and offer additional (new) supporting information for
consideration.
Disagree with a colleague by respectfully discussing and supporting a different
perspective.
BY DAY 3
BY DAY 5
**## Week4_Assignment13.pdf**
Due Sep 27 by 10:59pm
Points 100
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Back to Week at a Glance
EVALUATING RISK FACTORS
Mental health professionals are often asked to assess someone’s risk for a specific behavior in the
future within different forensic contexts. For instance, a mental health professional might be asked to
evaluate a juvenile’s likelihood of future violence given different dispositional outcomes (e.g., residential
treatment, detention), an adult sex offender’s risk of continued offending as part of a parole hearing, or
a mother’s risk of substance abuse problems within a family court dispute. Assessing risk is a difficult
and complex process requiring knowledge of not only the risk factors associated with a given behavior
within a given population, but also appropriate methods for evaluating risk and the limitations of risk
assessment.
In this assignment, you will research some of the risk factors for a given behavior relevant to forensic
contexts and suggest evaluation and interview strategies to assess such factors. You will then prepare
a PowerPoint presentation of your suggestions.
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the article, Sexual violence risk and protective
factors: A systemic review of the literature, on risk factors for violence.
Select one area from the list below of behavior commonly assessed for risk in forensic settings,
and research some of the risk factors for this behavior:
Violence (child)
Violence (adult)
Substance abuse (child)
Substance abuse (adult)
Sexual offending (adult)
Sexual offending (child)
Locate two resources from the Walden Library or other academic source that discuss risk factors for
the specific area you selected. Your sources should be journal articles, book chapters, or other
academic resources. NO websites or other types of media. Feel free to include more than the two
required sources if desired.
Consider what strategies would be used to assess these risk factors in a given individual.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
PSYC_4110_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
The Assignment: Submit a PowerPoint presentation that reviews the risk factors for the area you
selected. Your PowerPoint presentation should include the following:
At least four slides that review the risk factors for the area you selected
At least two slides for strategies used to assess these risk factors in a given individual
At least one slide on interview considerations in assessing these risk factors in a given population
Each slide should include supporting presenter notes to elaborate on the points in your slide
Your last slide will have a list of your references
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK4Assgn+last
name+first initial.
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least four slides
that review the
risk factors for
the area you
selected….(30
points)
30 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least two slides
for strategies
used to assess
these risk
15 pts
30 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
25 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
22 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
19 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
factors in a
given
individual…. (15
points)
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least one slide
on interview
considerations in
assessing these
risk factors in a
given
population….(15
points)
15 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
15 pts
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
12 pts
B
10.5 pts
C
9 pts
D
0 pts
F
Criteria Ratings Pts
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…Each
slide should
include
supporting
presenter notes
to elaborate on
the points in
your slide…. (15
points)
Quality of
Writing…(15
points)
15 pts
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.
0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and
an overuse
of directly
quoted
content.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Information
documentation…
(10 points)
10 pts
Total Points: 100
10 pts
A
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
properly
documented
with
citation(s) and
reference(s)
in correct APA
style.
7 pts
B
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
partially
documented
with
citation(s)
and/or
reference(s),
and / or does
not follow
correct APA
style.
0 pts
C
0 pts
D
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
not cited or
referenced in
any way.
0 pts
F
**## Week4_Assignment13.pdf**
Due Sep 27 by 10:59pm
Points 100
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Back to Week at a Glance
EVALUATING RISK FACTORS
Mental health professionals are often asked to assess someone’s risk for a specific behavior in the
future within different forensic contexts. For instance, a mental health professional might be asked to
evaluate a juvenile’s likelihood of future violence given different dispositional outcomes (e.g., residential
treatment, detention), an adult sex offender’s risk of continued offending as part of a parole hearing, or
a mother’s risk of substance abuse problems within a family court dispute. Assessing risk is a difficult
and complex process requiring knowledge of not only the risk factors associated with a given behavior
within a given population, but also appropriate methods for evaluating risk and the limitations of risk
assessment.
In this assignment, you will research some of the risk factors for a given behavior relevant to forensic
contexts and suggest evaluation and interview strategies to assess such factors. You will then prepare
a PowerPoint presentation of your suggestions.
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the article, Sexual violence risk and protective
factors: A systemic review of the literature, on risk factors for violence.
Select one area from the list below of behavior commonly assessed for risk in forensic settings,
and research some of the risk factors for this behavior:
Violence (child)
Violence (adult)
Substance abuse (child)
Substance abuse (adult)
Sexual offending (adult)
Sexual offending (child)
Locate two resources from the Walden Library or other academic source that discuss risk factors for
the specific area you selected. Your sources should be journal articles, book chapters, or other
academic resources. NO websites or other types of media. Feel free to include more than the two
required sources if desired.
Consider what strategies would be used to assess these risk factors in a given individual.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
PSYC_4110_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
The Assignment: Submit a PowerPoint presentation that reviews the risk factors for the area you
selected. Your PowerPoint presentation should include the following:
At least four slides that review the risk factors for the area you selected
At least two slides for strategies used to assess these risk factors in a given individual
At least one slide on interview considerations in assessing these risk factors in a given population
Each slide should include supporting presenter notes to elaborate on the points in your slide
Your last slide will have a list of your references
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK4Assgn+last
name+first initial.
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least four slides
that review the
risk factors for
the area you
selected….(30
points)
30 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least two slides
for strategies
used to assess
these risk
15 pts
30 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
25 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
22 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
19 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
factors in a
given
individual…. (15
points)
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least one slide
on interview
considerations in
assessing these
risk factors in a
given
population….(15
points)
15 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
15 pts
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
12 pts
B
10.5 pts
C
9 pts
D
0 pts
F
Criteria Ratings Pts
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…Each
slide should
include
supporting
presenter notes
to elaborate on
the points in
your slide…. (15
points)
Quality of
Writing…(15
points)
15 pts
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.
0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and
an overuse
of directly
quoted
content.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Information
documentation…
(10 points)
10 pts
Total Points: 100
10 pts
A
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
properly
documented
with
citation(s) and
reference(s)
in correct APA
style.
7 pts
B
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
partially
documented
with
citation(s)
and/or
reference(s),
and / or does
not follow
correct APA
style.
0 pts
C
0 pts
D
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
not cited or
referenced in
any way.
0 pts
F
**## Week4_AtaGlance_ForensicEvaluation-Fall2026.pdf**
WEEK 4 : AT A GLANCE
EVALUATION OF RISK
INTRODUCTION
Do you think violent behavior can be predicted?
The legal system often asks mental health
practitioners to determine an individual’s level of
risk for some type of behavior, usually
dangerousness or sexual recidivism (a relapse
into criminal behavior). These evaluations are
used by the court to determine criminal
responsibility and sentencing. However, these risk
evaluations are not always accurate. Consider
cases and stories in the media in which this might
have been the case. How do inaccurate evaluations impact those individuals who are wrongly
assessed? What are the resulting ramifications for society?
This week, you make an informed argument as to whether or not psychologists should use
evaluations of risk in forensic settings. In addition, you analyze the limitations and strengths of
clinical and actuarial risk assessment approaches.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Evaluate the appropriateness of using risk assessments/evaluations in forensic settings
Analyze clinical and actuarial risk assessment approaches
Analyze risk factors for forensic-related behavior and related interview/evaluation strategies
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
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**## Topic_Week4_Discussion.pdf**
Back to Week at a Glance
RISK ASSESSMENT: CLINICAL
VERSUS ACTUARIAL APPROACHES
Important Note: For all Discussions in this course, you are required to
complete your initial Discussion assignment post before you will be able to view
and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to
Discussion Question” link, and then select “Create Thread” to complete your
initial post. Remember, once you click Submit, you cannot delete or edit your
own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully
before clicking Submit!
The use of risk assessment has been criticized, specifically in forensic settings. Such
evaluations have shown limited predictive ability. While the limitations of risk evaluations
are acknowledged, some practitioners propose that such evaluations are quite useful and
therefore should be utilized.
One of the main issues is the lack of a good model for conducting risk evaluations. While
actuarial prediction is based solely on statistical information and not subjective judgment,
clinical prediction relies on a collection of medical signs, symptoms, and other findings.
Research suggests that actuarial prediction is more accurate than clinical prediction. A
significant error exists in both approaches, however, and the wide variability in methods
used to conduct evaluations of risk is continuous.
To prepare for this Discussion:
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
Read Tardiff and Hughes’ Chapter 15 Structural and Clinical Assessment of Risk
Violence.
Read Maden’s article suggesting the inevitable occurrence of repeated violence by
offenders.
Read Grove et al Clinical versus mechanical prediction: A meta-analysis.
Think about the limitations and strengths of clinical and actuarial approaches.
Consider whether psychologists should use risk evaluations considering the high
probability of error.
Continue to be mindful of cultural factors that could influence risk evaluations.
Post your response to the following:
Present an informed argument as to whether or not (take ONE stance) mental health
practitioners should use risk assessments in forensic settings given the high
probability of error.
Discuss the strengths of both clinical and actuarial approaches to risk assessment.
Analyze the limitations of both clinical and actuarial approaches.
Note: Support your postings and responses with specific references to the
Learning Resources and any additional sources you identify using both in-text
citations and complete references in APA format.
Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.
Respond to at least two of your colleagues' initial Discussion assignment postings in one
or more of the following ways:
Challenge a colleague with a different, well supported perspective.
Support a colleague with an additional insight.
Ask a probing question and provide insight into how you would answer your question
and why.
Ask a probing question, and provide the foundation, or rationale, for the question.
Expand on your colleague’s posting by offering a new perspective or insight.
Agree with a colleague and offer additional (new) supporting information for
consideration.
Disagree with a colleague by respectfully discussing and supporting a different
perspective.
BY DAY 3
BY DAY 5
**## Week4_Assignment13.pdf**
Due Sep 27 by 10:59pm
Points 100
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Back to Week at a Glance
EVALUATING RISK FACTORS
Mental health professionals are often asked to assess someone’s risk for a specific behavior in the
future within different forensic contexts. For instance, a mental health professional might be asked to
evaluate a juvenile’s likelihood of future violence given different dispositional outcomes (e.g., residential
treatment, detention), an adult sex offender’s risk of continued offending as part of a parole hearing, or
a mother’s risk of substance abuse problems within a family court dispute. Assessing risk is a difficult
and complex process requiring knowledge of not only the risk factors associated with a given behavior
within a given population, but also appropriate methods for evaluating risk and the limitations of risk
assessment.
In this assignment, you will research some of the risk factors for a given behavior relevant to forensic
contexts and suggest evaluation and interview strategies to assess such factors. You will then prepare
a PowerPoint presentation of your suggestions.
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the article, Sexual violence risk and protective
factors: A systemic review of the literature, on risk factors for violence.
Select one area from the list below of behavior commonly assessed for risk in forensic settings,
and research some of the risk factors for this behavior:
Violence (child)
Violence (adult)
Substance abuse (child)
Substance abuse (adult)
Sexual offending (adult)
Sexual offending (child)
Locate two resources from the Walden Library or other academic source that discuss risk factors for
the specific area you selected. Your sources should be journal articles, book chapters, or other
academic resources. NO websites or other types of media. Feel free to include more than the two
required sources if desired.
Consider what strategies would be used to assess these risk factors in a given individual.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
PSYC_4110_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
The Assignment: Submit a PowerPoint presentation that reviews the risk factors for the area you
selected. Your PowerPoint presentation should include the following:
At least four slides that review the risk factors for the area you selected
At least two slides for strategies used to assess these risk factors in a given individual
At least one slide on interview considerations in assessing these risk factors in a given population
Each slide should include supporting presenter notes to elaborate on the points in your slide
Your last slide will have a list of your references
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK4Assgn+last
name+first initial.
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least four slides
that review the
risk factors for
the area you
selected….(30
points)
30 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least two slides
for strategies
used to assess
these risk
15 pts
30 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
25 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
22 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
19 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
factors in a
given
individual…. (15
points)
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least one slide
on interview
considerations in
assessing these
risk factors in a
given
population….(15
points)
15 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
15 pts
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
12 pts
B
10.5 pts
C
9 pts
D
0 pts
F
Criteria Ratings Pts
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…Each
slide should
include
supporting
presenter notes
to elaborate on
the points in
your slide…. (15
points)
Quality of
Writing…(15
points)
15 pts
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.
0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and
an overuse
of directly
quoted
content.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Information
documentation…
(10 points)
10 pts
Total Points: 100
10 pts
A
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
properly
documented
with
citation(s) and
reference(s)
in correct APA
style.
7 pts
B
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
partially
documented
with
citation(s)
and/or
reference(s),
and / or does
not follow
correct APA
style.
0 pts
C
0 pts
D
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
not cited or
referenced in
any way.
0 pts
F
**## Week4_AtaGlance_ForensicEvaluation-Fall2026.pdf**
WEEK 4 : AT A GLANCE
EVALUATION OF RISK
INTRODUCTION
Do you think violent behavior can be predicted?
The legal system often asks mental health
practitioners to determine an individual’s level of
risk for some type of behavior, usually
dangerousness or sexual recidivism (a relapse
into criminal behavior). These evaluations are
used by the court to determine criminal
responsibility and sentencing. However, these risk
evaluations are not always accurate. Consider
cases and stories in the media in which this might
have been the case. How do inaccurate evaluations impact those individuals who are wrongly
assessed? What are the resulting ramifications for society?
This week, you make an informed argument as to whether or not psychologists should use
evaluations of risk in forensic settings. In addition, you analyze the limitations and strengths of
clinical and actuarial risk assessment approaches.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Evaluate the appropriateness of using risk assessments/evaluations in forensic settings
Analyze clinical and actuarial risk assessment approaches
Analyze risk factors for forensic-related behavior and related interview/evaluation strategies
DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678174)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678182)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
[https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/Canvas/Getty/1920×938/GettyLicense_486307498.jpg](https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/Canvas/Getty/1920×938/GettyLicense_486307498.jpg)
**## Topic_Week4_Discussion.pdf**
Back to Week at a Glance
RISK ASSESSMENT: CLINICAL
VERSUS ACTUARIAL APPROACHES
Important Note: For all Discussions in this course, you are required to
complete your initial Discussion assignment post before you will be able to view
and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “Post to
Discussion Question” link, and then select “Create Thread” to complete your
initial post. Remember, once you click Submit, you cannot delete or edit your
own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully
before clicking Submit!
The use of risk assessment has been criticized, specifically in forensic settings. Such
evaluations have shown limited predictive ability. While the limitations of risk evaluations
are acknowledged, some practitioners propose that such evaluations are quite useful and
therefore should be utilized.
One of the main issues is the lack of a good model for conducting risk evaluations. While
actuarial prediction is based solely on statistical information and not subjective judgment,
clinical prediction relies on a collection of medical signs, symptoms, and other findings.
Research suggests that actuarial prediction is more accurate than clinical prediction. A
significant error exists in both approaches, however, and the wide variability in methods
used to conduct evaluations of risk is continuous.
To prepare for this Discussion:
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
Read Tardiff and Hughes’ Chapter 15 Structural and Clinical Assessment of Risk
Violence.
Read Maden’s article suggesting the inevitable occurrence of repeated violence by
offenders.
Read Grove et al Clinical versus mechanical prediction: A meta-analysis.
Think about the limitations and strengths of clinical and actuarial approaches.
Consider whether psychologists should use risk evaluations considering the high
probability of error.
Continue to be mindful of cultural factors that could influence risk evaluations.
Post your response to the following:
Present an informed argument as to whether or not (take ONE stance) mental health
practitioners should use risk assessments in forensic settings given the high
probability of error.
Discuss the strengths of both clinical and actuarial approaches to risk assessment.
Analyze the limitations of both clinical and actuarial approaches.
Note: Support your postings and responses with specific references to the
Learning Resources and any additional sources you identify using both in-text
citations and complete references in APA format.
Read a selection of your colleagues' postings.
Respond to at least two of your colleagues' initial Discussion assignment postings in one
or more of the following ways:
Challenge a colleague with a different, well supported perspective.
Support a colleague with an additional insight.
Ask a probing question and provide insight into how you would answer your question
and why.
Ask a probing question, and provide the foundation, or rationale, for the question.
Expand on your colleague’s posting by offering a new perspective or insight.
Agree with a colleague and offer additional (new) supporting information for
consideration.
Disagree with a colleague by respectfully discussing and supporting a different
perspective.
BY DAY 3
BY DAY 5
**## Week4_Assignment13.pdf**
Due Sep 27 by 10:59pm
Points 100
Submitting a text entry box or a file upload
Attempts 0
Allowed Attempts 2
Back to Week at a Glance
EVALUATING RISK FACTORS
Mental health professionals are often asked to assess someone’s risk for a specific behavior in the
future within different forensic contexts. For instance, a mental health professional might be asked to
evaluate a juvenile’s likelihood of future violence given different dispositional outcomes (e.g., residential
treatment, detention), an adult sex offender’s risk of continued offending as part of a parole hearing, or
a mother’s risk of substance abuse problems within a family court dispute. Assessing risk is a difficult
and complex process requiring knowledge of not only the risk factors associated with a given behavior
within a given population, but also appropriate methods for evaluating risk and the limitations of risk
assessment.
In this assignment, you will research some of the risk factors for a given behavior relevant to forensic
contexts and suggest evaluation and interview strategies to assess such factors. You will then prepare
a PowerPoint presentation of your suggestions.
Review this week’s Learning Resources, including the article, Sexual violence risk and protective
factors: A systemic review of the literature, on risk factors for violence.
Select one area from the list below of behavior commonly assessed for risk in forensic settings,
and research some of the risk factors for this behavior:
Violence (child)
Violence (adult)
Substance abuse (child)
Substance abuse (adult)
Sexual offending (adult)
Sexual offending (child)
Locate two resources from the Walden Library or other academic source that discuss risk factors for
the specific area you selected. Your sources should be journal articles, book chapters, or other
academic resources. NO websites or other types of media. Feel free to include more than the two
required sources if desired.
Consider what strategies would be used to assess these risk factors in a given individual.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678172)
[https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187](https://waldenu.instructure.com/courses/244950/modules/items/10678187)
PSYC_4110_Week_4_Assignment_Rubric
The Assignment: Submit a PowerPoint presentation that reviews the risk factors for the area you
selected. Your PowerPoint presentation should include the following:
At least four slides that review the risk factors for the area you selected
At least two slides for strategies used to assess these risk factors in a given individual
At least one slide on interview considerations in assessing these risk factors in a given population
Each slide should include supporting presenter notes to elaborate on the points in your slide
Your last slide will have a list of your references
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check
your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.
1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK4Assgn+last
name+first initial.
2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least four slides
that review the
risk factors for
the area you
selected….(30
points)
30 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least two slides
for strategies
used to assess
these risk
15 pts
30 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
25 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
22 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
19 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
factors in a
given
individual…. (15
points)
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…At
least one slide
on interview
considerations in
assessing these
risk factors in a
given
population….(15
points)
15 pts
Demonstration
of Knowledge.
15 pts
15 pts
A
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
12 pts
B
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
10.5 pts
C
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
9 pts
D
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
0 pts
F
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
12 pts
B
10.5 pts
C
9 pts
D
0 pts
F
Criteria Ratings Pts
Did the student
fully respond to
each
Assignment
prompt? Do the
responses
demonstrate that
the student
applied and
learned the
information or
skills? Is the
answer
accurate?…Each
slide should
include
supporting
presenter notes
to elaborate on
the points in
your slide…. (15
points)
Quality of
Writing…(15
points)
15 pts
Response is
complete and
accurate;
contains
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
complete and
mostly
accurate;
contains
some details
and/or
explanation;
includes
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
somewhat
complete
and/or is
somewhat
inaccurate;
and/or does
not contain
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
includes
some
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete or
is mostly
inaccurate;
lacks
sufficient
details and/or
explanation;
does not
include
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
Response is
incomplete;
answers are
inaccurate
and/or not
explained; no
supporting
information
from the
Learning
Resources
when
necessary.
15 pts
A
Writing is clear
and organized
with few or no
errors in
mechanics,
usage,
grammar, or
spelling
(MUGS).
There is a
preponderance
of original
writing (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
12 pts
B
Writing is
mostly clear
and organized
with few
MUGS errors.
Writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
10.5 pts
C
Writing is
somewhat
clear and
organized with
some MUGS
errors. Most
writing is
original (i.e.,
use of own
words and
proper
paraphrasing).
9 pts
D
Writing is
somewhat
unclear and
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an overuse
of direct
quotations
and/or
ineffective
paraphrasing.
0 pts
F
Writing is
unclear
and/or
disorganized
and/or
contains
many MUGS
errors. There
is an
underuse of
original
writing and
an overuse
of directly
quoted
content.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Information
documentation…
(10 points)
10 pts
Total Points: 100
10 pts
A
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
properly
documented
with
citation(s) and
reference(s)
in correct APA
style.
7 pts
B
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
partially
documented
with
citation(s)
and/or
reference(s),
and / or does
not follow
correct APA
style.
0 pts
C
0 pts
D
Information
from the
Learning
Resources is
not cited or
referenced in
any way.
0 pts
F