Directions:
To complete a case study, you must first find a case. Some suggested cases are available under the "Case Studies" link, although you do not have to use one of those. A case can be any person in a news article, fictional or historical character, person in a book, movie, TV show, etc. or just about anyone whose behaviors can be observed by the general public (note: DO NOT use someone you know personally).
To submit your case study, you will fill out a diagnostic worksheet about your case. Imagine that you are a therapist seeing this character as a client and discern what information you can gather and what would be necessary for diagnosis. If the client is currently deceased, imagine a specific age at which you might have met with them while they were alive. You may have to work off-script or use your imagination a little bit. Where the worksheet requests information that is not available, you may fabricate an answer or embellish upon information already know, as long as it is consistent with the rest of the case.
Grading is based on your ability to provide necessary information through the completion of the worksheet, and to decipher what information is relevant for diagnosis. Directions for diagnostic worksheets can be found below, as well as a sample worksheet. Be sure the worksheet follows the directions and contains sufficient information to justify your diagnosis (singular) or diagnoses (plural). The diagnosis/ diagnoses must be found in the DSM-5.
At the bottom of your diagnostic worksheet, providea reference (APA style) for the source you used (website, book, movie, etc.) References are provided for the suggested cases; reference on your own if you use another case.
You are only required to submit four case studies out of five possible due dates. This means you must skip one due date. Completing an "extra" case study will not result in extra points!
You will need the following files:
Diagnostic Worksheet Directions and Sample
Diagnostic Worksheet (blank)- Word
Diagnostic Worksheet (blank)- PDF
Case Study Options
Rubric
Case Study Rubric
Case Study Rubric| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference | | 3.0ptsReference included/ no errors. | 2.0ptsReference included/ some errors | 0.0ptsNo reference included. |
| 3.0pts
|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiagnosis | | 5.0ptsDiagnoses are present, written out, and appropriate for the case. | 4.0ptsSmall errors in diagnosis (eg. spelling, not written out, etc.) | 2.0ptsDiagnosis is incomplete and/ or inappropriate for the case. | 0.0ptsNo diagnosis present. |
| 5.0pts
|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling/ grammar/ clarity | | 5.0ptsNo errors in spelling, uses correct grammar, message is clear. | 3.0ptsSome errors in spelling, grammar, and/ or articulation of points. | 0.0ptsMultiple spelling, grammar, clarity errors. |
| 5.0pts
|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentThis does not include diagnosis. | | 27.0ptsAll items are completed, with proper and detailed answers on each. | 24.0pts1-2 items are missing, incomplete, or contain errors. | 21.0pts3-5 items are missing, incomplete, or contain errors. | 10.0pts5-10 items are missing, incomplete, or contain errors. | 5.0pts11 or more items are missing, incomplete, or contain errors | 0.0ptsNo items completed. |
| 27.0pts
|
| Total Points:40.0 |
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