Students who have written ‘A’ papers for this assignment have, in the past, answered
the questions below in an effort to enhance their critical analysis of the discussion in
this paper. As you are writing your discussion, ask yourself the following questions:
1) What is your position on the issue (s) –give your opinion and the reasons for the
stand you are taking. State it clearly for maximum points (see rubric below).
2) Has the reading/discussion changed your thinking or reaffirmed previously held
opinions?
3) What support do you have from the literature to substantiate the position you are
taking?
4) What implications do you feel the issue you have chosen to write will have (or
already have) for African Americans in particular, and clinical psychology or
society at large in general?
Rubric:
3 points: Clearly identified an issue in Clinical Psychology and took a position/stance
early in the paper.
5 points: Address why the issue is relevant to African descent people.
3 points: Incorporate supporting literature.
4 points: Provided thoughts, analysis and personal reflections on the issue that
were connected to the scholarly literature chosen.
2 points: Full-text articles submitted in Canvas, proper APA formatting, including
references page, properly cited direct quotes, appropriate citations of
information incorporated from chosen articles, etc…
3 points: Grammar, punctuation, and structure/organization (use of section
headings assists with structure and organization)
