Psychology of Mental Health and Illness 2: CYC 324-OLA ~ Public Perception of Mental Health & Illness Research Paper Grading Ru
ic
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Introduction No introduction Introduction very
asic; not fully
meeting all
equirements
Introduction meets minimal
expectations, covered some of
the required areas: Topic,
Definition, Sources.
Professionally presented
Introduction meets expectations,
covered all required areas: Topic,
Definition, public perceptions of
mental illness and how they
contribute to stigma. Sources
identified. Professionally presented
ut could have more detail
Excellent introduction, covered all required
areas: Topic, Definition, public perceptions of
mental illness and how they contribute to
stigma. Websites, Sources identified.
Articulate, concise, clearly and professionally
presented
Movie or
Documentary
(Summary)
No summary of
the movie
provided
A
ief summary
of the movie
provided – lacking
detail
A summary provided (needs
more detail) clearly
outlining the main content
and what is being explored
egarding mental illness.
A detailed summary of the
source, clearly providing
information on the main content
and what is being explored.
Could have more
clarity/information.
A detailed summary of the source, clearly
providing information on the main content
and what is being explored regarding
mental illness. Exceptionally written
Movie or
Documentary
(Representation/
Depiction)
How the movie
epresents the
disorder not
explored.
Touched on how
the movie
epresents this
disorder. Missing
much detail.
Explored images and
messages that are provided
through the movie and how
this movie represents
mental health/illness. Not
cohesive or missing key
elements.
Explored images and messages
that are provided through the
movie and how this movie
epresents mental health/illness
– clear ideas/thoughts and
examples. Could be more
thorough. Leaves some
questions for the reader for
clarity.
Explored several images and messages that
are provided through the movie and how
the movie represents mental health/illness
– clear ideas/thoughts and examples.
Highly professional and provides a clear
picture of what is represented.
Article or other media
source
(Summary)
No summary
provided.
A
ief summary
provided.
A summary provided clearly
outlining what is being
addressed and the content.
Leaves many questions for
the reader.
A detailed summary of the
source, clearly providing
information source, what is being
explored/ addressed.
Demonstrates basic level of
understanding.
A detailed summary of the source, clearly
providing information on the source, what
elements of mental health/illness are being
discussed, explored/ addressed. Highly
professional and demonstrates high level
of understanding.
Article
(Representation/
Depiction)
Representation/
depiction not
explored.
Touched
epresentation of
images/messages.
Explored images and
messages but is not specific
about these messages as
they related to mental
health/illness in general or
specific disorder(s).
Explored images and messages
that are provided and how the
source represents mental
health/illness – clear
ideas/thoughts and examples.
Can be mental health/illness in
general or specific disorder(s)
Explored several images and messages that
are provided through the source and how it
epresents mental health/illness – clear
ideas/thoughts and examples. Can be
mental health/illness in general or specific
disorder(s). Highly professional and
demonstrates clear understanding.
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Compare & Contrast
Representation
Versus Research
(Stigmas, Images and
Messages)
Did not
compare and
contrast images
and messages.
Began to
compare and
contrast the
media sources.
Touched on the
stigmas, images
and messages
presented in the
media sources.
Compared and contrasted
the stigmas presented.
Touched on similarities and
differences. Highlighted any
distorted images or stigmas
presented in the media
sources with academic
support.
Clearly able to compare and
contrast the sources and how
they do/do not relate to reality
of mental illness. Explored the
images, messages and stigmas
the media provides compared to
the reality. Able to provide clarity
and debunk misrepresented
myths with academic facts.
Professional, supported by
academic findings. Could have
more detail.
Clearly able to compare and contrast the
sources and how they do/do not relate to
eality of mental illness. Explored the
images, messages (both positive and
negative) and stigma the media provides
compared to the reality. Able to provide
clarity and debunk misrepresented myths
with academic facts. Highly professional,
supported by academic findings (research).
Compare & Contrast
Representation
Versus Research
(Thoughts/
Impressions)
Did not
compare and
contrast
personal
thoughts/
impressions or
impact of media
epresentation.
Touched on
changes in
thinking and
impressions.
Began to explore
the impact of the
media
epresentation
and academic
esearch.
Explored personal
thoughts/impressions at the
eginning of the project and
at the end. Touched on the
influence of the media
sources and the academic
sources on the thought
process.
Personal thoughts and
impressions explored. Indicating
impact on thoughts/impressions
from the media and research.
How/if thinking was challenged
or altered in the research
process.
Clearly able to articulate the personal
thoughts and impressions had before the
esearch and exploration of the topic.
Including thoughts on whether or not
impressions were challenged or changed.
Able to articulate personal
eactions/thoughts to the media
epresentation of mental health/illness.
Highly professional, and fully integrates
esearch into discussion.
Integrated Research
(Throughout)
Unclear
connections to
esearch.
Used limited
esearch and/or
provided only
anecdotal
connections that
are somewhat
unclear.
Utilized research but lacked
meaningful connections to
media sources and/or public
perception.
Utilized research throughout.
Could have utilized more
elevant research or connected
to media representations more
effectively.
Utilized research effectively throughout the
paper to connect ideas, thoughts and
perceptions as they relate to media
sources. Highly professional and utilizes
elevant and effective research.
Conclusion No conclusion Summary and
conclusion
provided weak,
missing several
areas: writing is
weak, unclear
Summary and conclusion
provided weak and/or
missing some areas: does
not adequately summarize
findings
Summary and conclusion
provided including: clearly
identifying the influence of
media and perceptions of mental
health and illness; professional
presentation
Strong summary and conclusion including:
summarizing the paper and critiques,
clearly integrating all elements of the paper
and the influences of media perceptions of
mental health and illness. Clear, concise,
highly professional, articulate
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APA
(Note: Lack of use of
APA format, citations
and references will
esult in “0” for this
assignment)
APA not
attempted
Paper presented
with little to no
consistent use of
APA
APA attempted but weak,
e
ors in use. Paper
presentation poor.
APA used but still needs
improvement. Paper
presentation acceptable.
APA used – excellent. Superior,
professional presentation; all requirements
and expectations of the assignment met,
paper format and layout is presented in a
clear manner, easy to follow and find
material quickly, no e
ors and a clear
understanding of APA, how to use it and
how to present a highly professional pape
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VALUE = /20% OF FINAL GRADE
Psychology of Mental Health and Illness 2: CYC 324-OLB
Tina Lackner, BACYC, MSc, RP (CPT) (CYA-RCYT) (RYT300)
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF MENTAL HEALTH & ILLNESS
RESEARCH PAPER
Value: 20%
Due: Week #8: March 17, 2021 by 11:59pm
Length: 6-8 DOUBLE SPACED PAGES USING APA 7 FORMATTING
Note: This paper can be completed individually or as a PAIR (2). If completing with 2 people, only
submit ONE assignment and indicate on the title page BOTH members of your group.
Rationale: Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth is at the forefront
of Child and Youth Care. Child and Youth Care practitioners working with children
and youth with mental illness are advocates amongst the societal backdrop in
which they live. Promotion of advocacy involves challenging societal stigma on
multiple levels – including the language of stigma that may be presented in the
media. Awareness of the public perception of mental illness can assist in
ecoming an advocate for the young people that are served by the Child and Youth
Care practitioner.
Purpose: Your task will be to research and write about how the influence of the media
provides information to the public. You will address a particular topic or topics
elated to mental health and illness by using a critical lens in the discussion that
addresses not only the relevance but also may contribute to the public perception
of mental illness.
In this assignment you will describe how media platforms may contribute to the
public perception and examine media influences. You will evaluate and critique
these findings and then provide relevant research that supports your evaluation of
these media sources.
Expectations/
Steps: 1) Identify general information about public perceptions of mental health and
illness. Find researched information that addresses these perceptions and
develop ideas for yourself as a CYCP that relate to public perceptions/stigma
and the promotion of advocacy as a CYCP.
2) View a movie/documentary/TV show related to mental health/illness (1
required but you may