Course: Psychopharmacology of Substance Use Disorders
You are to pick an area related to substance use and write a 6 page paper on the topic. Your paper should be written in APA format and include the use and utilization of scholarly resources. A general outline for the paper could include:
Introduction
Importance of the topic chosen – why is it important to know more about this topic?
Why others should be just as concerned – what impact does this topic have on individuals, families, communities?
Summarize the research pertaining to this topic
Identify resources/tools/programs related to this topic
What is lacking in the research available about this topic
Conclusion
Some examples of topics: substance use in families, poverty and substance use, prevention, a specific treatment approach, recovery, effects of the legalization of marijuana, any population group (adolescents, older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness, etc) and the connection to substance use, policy, proposed legislation, any process or behavioral addiction (gambling, gaming, sex, etc).
PRESENTATION:
In addition to your paper, you will be asked to do a 5 slide (minimum) presentation with audio summarizing the content detailed your paper. Be sure to focus on new and emerging information about your topic to best inform your colleagues. As future professionals, you will be called upon to speak about your various areas of expertise. This is an opportunity for you to practice.
Grading criteria
Rubric
Content/Focus
Lacks clarity and focus. Does not contain relevant information and missing parts of the assigned outline.
0 points
Paper mostly remains on topic and is mostly clear and focused. Paper covers most of the details assigned. Contains some inconsistencies in the paper.
25 points
Paper remains on topic and is clear and focused. Paper thoroughly covers assignment details. Content is meaningful and related to the class topics
50 points
Current Trends/Research
Paper does not provide current information and/or contains mostly outdated information. Little to no current research is covered in the paper.
0 points
Paper provides some current information, but other information is outdated. Research on topic is limited or incomplete.
25 points
Paper provides the most up to date information from reliable sources. Research on topic is summarized in detail
50 points
Organization
Unable to identify introduction and conclusion. Lack of consistency and order.
0 points
Introduction and conclusion present but not clear. Shows some attempts of consistency and order.
25 points
Strong introduction and conclusion. Consistent, coherent, and logical progression. Has clear transitions.
50 points
Style
Frequently uses informal language and/or slang. Message is unclear. Majority of paper is written in quotes and not in student’s own words. Poor editing. Spelling and grammatical errors make the paper difficult to read.
0 points
Some use of informal language used, with some slang used. Vague idea of message being presented. Most of paper written in student’s own words. Some evidence of editing. Excessive errors in spelling,
25 points
Written in formal language and no slang is used. Strong sentence structures, and direct quotes are related to content. Paper written in student’s own words. Superior editing. Rarely has errors in spelling, mechanics, and grammar.
50 points
Sources/Format
Does not follow APA guidelines. Sources inappropriate or not documented. Research is not documented.
0 points
Inconsistent use of APA guidelines. Uses appropriate and relevant sources. Documentation done incorrectly or inconsistently. Not all research is documented.
25 points
Follows APA guidelines. Uses appropriate and relevant sources. All research is documented.
50 points
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