HSCO 511 Support Group Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Advanced Proficient Developing Below Expectations Not Present Points Earned Content: 70% Content 65 to 70 points · Addresses all required aspects of the topics in sufficient depth & detail. · Demonstrates course-related understanding, reflection, critical thinking & analysis. · Meets length parameters. 59 to 64 points · Addresses most required aspects of the topics in sufficient depth & detail. · Demonstrates some course-related knowledge, reflection, critical thinking & analysis. · Length is acceptable. 53 to 58 points · Addresses some required aspects of the topics; depth & detail may be lacking. · Some course-related knowledge, reflection & analysis may be implied. · May violate length parameters. 1 to 52 points · Addresses required aspects of the topics to a limited extent. · Course-related knowledge, critical thinking & analysis is lacking. · May violate length parameters. 0 points Sources & Support 65 to 70 points · Provides specific observations & examples. · Incorporates all required sources in a meaningful way. · Integrates biblical worldview perspectives. 59 to 64 points · Provides some observations & examples. · Incorporates required sources in some way. · Makes inferences based on a biblical worldview. 53 to 58 points · Provides a few observations & examples. · Cites sources, but without meaningful discussion. · Biblical worldview may be implied. 1 to 52 points · Observations & examples are vague or missing. · Required sources may not be incorporated. · Biblical worldview may not be evident. 0 points Structure: 30% Organization 19 to 20 points · Well organized with an engaging introduction, a logic progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain flow of thought. · Focused & concise with main points sufficiently developed. 17 to 18 points · Generally well organized with a good introduction, progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain flow of thought. · Focused & concise with main points somewhat developed. 15 to 16 points · May lack an engaging introduction, a logic progression of ideas and/or transitions that are clear & effective to maintain flow. · Focus may be lacking & main points needing development. 1 to 14 points · Organization is poor. · There may be a lack of focus; ideas may be vague, confusing or underdeveloped. 0 points Grammar & Mechanics 19 to 20 points · Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is correct. · Sentences are coherent, complete, clear & varied. · Choice of words, tense & tone is appropriate. 17 to 18 points · Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is acceptable. · Sentences are generally coherent, complete & clear. · Choice of words, tense & tone is acceptable. 15 to 16 points · Spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization is incorrect. · Sentence structure needs to be developed. · Word choice, tense, or tone may be problematic. 1 to 14 points · Multiple writing, grammar, or sentence structu ...

1. HSCO 511
Support Group Paper Grading Rubric
Criteria
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Below Expectations
Not Present
Points
Earned
Content: 70%
Content
65 to 70 points
· Addresses all required aspects of the topics in sufficient depth
& detail.
· Demonstrates course-related understanding, reflection, critical
thinking & analysis.
· Meets length parameters.
59 to 64 points
· Addresses most required aspects of the topics in sufficient
depth & detail.
· Demonstrates some course-related knowledge, reflection,
critical thinking & analysis.
· Length is acceptable.
53 to 58 points
· Addresses some required aspects of the topics; depth & detail
may be lacking.
· Some course-related knowledge, reflection & analysis may be
implied.
· May violate length parameters.
1 to 52 points
· Addresses required aspects of the topics to a limited extent.
· Course-related knowledge, critical thinking & analysis is

2. lacking.
· May violate length parameters.
0 points
Sources & Support
65 to 70 points
· Provides specific observations & examples.
· Incorporates all required sources in a meaningful way.
· Integrates biblical worldview perspectives.
59 to 64 points
· Provides some observations & examples.
· Incorporates required sources in some way.
· Makes inferences based on a biblical worldview.
53 to 58 points
· Provides a few observations & examples.
· Cites sources, but without meaningful discussion.
· Biblical worldview may be implied.
1 to 52 points
· Observations & examples are vague or missing.
· Required sources may not be incorporated.
· Biblical worldview may not be evident.
0 points
Structure: 30%
Organization
19 to 20 points
· Well organized with an engaging introduction, a logic
progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain
flow of thought.
· Focused & concise with main points sufficiently developed.
17 to 18 points
· Generally well organized with a good introduction,
progression of ideas & transitions that are clear & maintain
flow of thought.
· Focused & concise with main points somewhat developed.

3. 15 to 16 points
· May lack an engaging introduction, a logic progression of
ideas and/or transitions that are clear & effective to maintain
flow.
· Focus may be lacking & main points needing development.
1 to 14 points
· Organization is poor.
· There may be a lack of focus; ideas may be vague, confusing
or underdeveloped.
0 points
Grammar &
Mechanics
19 to 20 points
· Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is correct.
· Sentences are coherent, complete, clear & varied.
· Choice of words, tense & tone is appropriate.
17 to 18 points
· Spelling, grammar, punctuation, & capitalization is
acceptable.
· Sentences are generally coherent, complete & clear.
· Choice of words, tense & tone is acceptable.
15 to 16 points
· Spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization is incorrect.
· Sentence structure needs to be developed.
· Word choice, tense, or tone may be problematic.
1 to 14 points
· Multiple writing, grammar, or sentence structure errors are
present.
0 points
Format &
Style
19 to 20 points
· Title page, header, margins font, spacing & heading are
consistent with APA style.

4. · References & in-text citations correspond & are correct.
17 to 18 points
· Title page, header, margins font, spacing & heading are
generally in APA style.
· References & in-text citations correspond & are correct.
15 to 16 points
· Title page, header, margins font, spacing & heading are
inconsistent with APA style.
· References & in-text citations may conflict or be incorrect.
1 to 14 points
· The paper does not adhere to APA format.
0 points
Total:
/200
HSCO 511
Support Group Attendance Assignment Form
Meeting 1:
Type of support/self-help group:
Meeting date and time:
Meeting address:
Name and phone number of leader/facilitator/chairperson:

5. Signature of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
____________________________________
Meeting 2:
Type of support/self-help group:
Meeting date and time:
Meeting address:
Name and phone number of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
Signature of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
_____________________________________
Meeting 3:
Type of support/self-help group:
Meeting date and time:
Meeting address:

6. Name and phone number of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
Signature of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
___________________________________
Meeting 4:
Type of support/self-help group:
Meeting date and time:
Meeting address:
Name and phone number of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
Signature of leader/facilitator/chairperson:
_____________________________________
Student:
HSCO 511

7. Support Group Paper Assignment Instructions
Overview
After attending four support/self-help group meetings, you will
describe your observations of group member and leader
behaviors; group dynamics; and meeting content and processes.
You will reflect on how your experiences with the group
compares to best practices and principles for group counseling
and support groups that you have learned about in this course.
Your paper must demonstrate critical thinking, literature-
supported analysis, and personal application.
Instructions
The paper must be 7–8 pages or about 2,500 words, not
counting the title page, abstract, and reference page. Integrate
relevant ideas from all required course texts and two scholarly
research articles about group counseling in a substantial and
meaningful way. Although you may use first person in this
paper, it must otherwise be in current APA format and include a
title page, running head, abstract, and a reference page. The
paper must be submitted as a Word document and be well
written; well organized; and free of grammar, spelling, or other
writing errors. In the paper’s introductory paragraph, identify
the group you attended and the number of participants at each
meeting. Then, address the following topics using these
headings:
Content and Process
Give a concise description of the topics or themes of the
meetings you attended and how the content was incorporated.
Discuss the appropriateness of the content and the effectiveness
of how it was processed. Provide specific details and examples
from the meetings as needed, but do not disclose confidential or
identifiable information about group members.
Group Dynamics and Participants
Describe the atmosphere and dynamics of the group, what
developmental stage it was in, the level of participation, and
how you think members benefitted from this group. (You may
find chapter 16 of the Forsyth text helpful for this section.)

8. Leadership Behaviors
Describe the leadership styles and skills that were used and
discuss to what extent and in what ways you think they were
appropriate and effective. Describe specific challenges you
observed and how the leader(s) handled them.
Application and Conclusion
Reflect on your learning and the most significant takeaways
from this experience. If you were leading this group, what
would you do differently? How did the meetings promote or
contradict a biblical view of persons? Were ethical guidelines
for group counseling adhered to or violated? End your paper
with a concluding thought.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via a
plagiarism tool.