Summary Students will select an individual and complete a comprehensive case study, applying course concepts to analyze their personal and environmental factors and developmental stage. Purpose This papers allows students to synthesize a wide range of human behavior theories, and apply this information to assessing a real person. Detailed Tasks/Key Components It’s important, both academically and professionally, for students to be able to effectively communicate in writing. Of course, theory doesn’t help us if we can’t connect it to real people! In this assignment, you’ll get to apply what you’ve learned about a life stage group you’d like to work with by writing a case study (6-8 pages) on a child, young adult, midlife adult, or older adult that you know (family, friend, client). You may also choose a book or film character if you have enough information. Please do not “make up” a person for this assignment. If you have already completed a case study for another class, please choose a new subject for this assignment. You will apply theory and concepts from class readings by describing the biopsychosocial-spiritual elements of this person, analyze their life stage, and describe their role in a group and formal organization. Within each section, you will connect what you know about the subject of the case study to what you have learned in class. For example, is their developmental level typical for someone in their age group? What “stage” are they in using various theories (Fowler’s faith stages, Piaget’s cognitive development, etc.). Additional information about each section can be found on this assignment rubric. Evaluation Criteria See rubric Rubric Case Study Paper Rubric Case Study Paper Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 1 to >0.5 pts Meets Expectations Provided a concise introduction to the purpose and content of the paper, including a thesis statement. Briefly introduce the subject of the case study. “Tell them what you are going to tell them”. 0.5 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopmental Stage 2 to >1.0 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of the subject’s current developmental stage and any related impacts to their behavior or life outcomes. 1 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBiological Factors 2 to >1.0 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of the subject’s biological factors and any related impacts for their behavior or life outcomes. Examples could include health status, disability, genetics, or physical appearance. 1 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePsychological Factors 2 to >1.0 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of the subject’s psychological factors and any related impacts for their behavior or life outcomes. Examples could include mental health diagnoses, coping mechanisms, or personality. 1 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Factors 2 to >1.0 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of the subject’s social factors and any related impacts for their behavior or life outcomes. Note that subsequent sections will relate to small groups and formal organizations, so this section could focus more on informal friendships or communities. 1 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpiritual Factors 2 to >1.0 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of the subject’s spiritual factors. Remember that someone can be spiritual without being religious. If the subject is neither, you could describe how that impacts them. 1 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSmall Group 2 to >1.0 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of a small group that the subject is or has been a part of and any related impacts to their behavior or life outcomes. Examples could include a Bible study group or AA group. 1 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormal Organization 2 pts Meets Expectations Included a thorough and detailed description of a formal organization that the subject is or has been a part of and any related impacts to their behavior or life outcomes. Examples could include a school or place of work. 1 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial Movement 1 to >0.5 pts Meets Expectations Included a comprehensive summary of a social movement that is currently impacting the subject (e.g. Black Lives Matter) or a historical movement that has impacted them (e.g. Women’s Suffrage). 0.5 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth, critical thinking, accuracy, or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 1 to >0.5 pts Meets Expectations Included a succinct review of the make themes from the paper. “Tell them what you told them” 0.5 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Section was present but lacked sufficient depth or clarity. 0 pts Below Expectations This section was not included 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences Theory in Each Section 8 to >4.0 pts Meets Expectations Included theories and concepts from course materials in each section, cited appropriately in-text and in References. 4 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Some concepts incorporated, but with some inconsistency or inaccuracy. 0 pts Below Expectations Did not incorporate 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting 3 to >1.5 pts Meets Expectations Paper is well-written, organized (including section headings), and grammatically appropriate 1.5 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Paper contains a small number of minor grammar or spelling errors or organizational issues 0 pts Below Expectations Paper contains numerous organizational issues, grammar or spelling errors that detract from the professionalism of the post or make the writing difficult to understand 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA 1 to >0.5 pts Meets Expectations Paper followed APA 7 guidelines 0.5 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Student made an effort to follow APA 7 guidelines with some minor errors 0 pts Below Expectations Paper did not follow APA 7 formatting guidelines. 1 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength 1 to >0.5 pts Meets Expectations Paper was between 6-8 full pages not including title page and references 0.5 to >0.0 pts Approaching Expectations Paper was between 5 pages to less than 6 full pages or between over 8-9 full pages not including title page and references 0 pts Below Expectations Paper was less than 5 pages or more than 10 pages 1 pts Total Points: 30