200 words work 2
Learning to use the DSM for Diagnosis
Carefully read Chapter 4, pages 74-76 in your textbook. Notice the case study of Professor Smith on page 74. Do you think that the DSM covers the most important aspects of Professor Smith and his symptoms? Why or why not? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of diagnosis? Do you think diagnosis results in a particular negative stigma? Why or why not? Write an entry answering these questions along with your thoughts on the purpose of diagnosis for this week’s assignment. This will be graded according to the rubric below.
Share your thoughts to the questions, using a good reference in order to support your answers. You should write at least 200 words.
Week 1 Assignment Requirements:
- APA format. Use this template: Keiser APA Template.docx Keiser APA Template.docx – Alternative Formats
– Alternative Formats - Cite and reference at least one source in APA style.
- At least 200 words.
- Submit an at attachment (.doc or .docx)
**Review the grading rubric for further information on how your assignment will be graded.
Grading Rubric for Weekly Assignments
| Assignment | Point Value |
| Adequately covers the topic – Writing is within the required minimum word count (200 words) |
40 points |
| Organization-Uses correct APA format in paper as well as with citations and references | 20 points |
| Spelling/Grammar/Posts word count | 20 points |
| Uses good scholarly resource | 20 points |
| Total: | 100 points |
