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Activity Paper Project There are several ways to understand substance misuse apart from our readings and lectures. In order to gain further understanding of how substance misuse develops, is treated, and is perceived by other people, the Activity Paper Project will ask you to try another type of learning experience related to substance misuse. The paper includes the three phases:

Phase 1: Activity Paper Project Confirmation (assignment due in Week 2)

Phase 2: Pre-Activity Reflection Paper (assignment due in Week 3)

Phase 3: Activity Reaction Paper (assignment due in Week 6)

1. The Pre-Activity Reflection Paper is worth 60 points. x The Pre-Activity Reflection Paper should be approximately 500 words, double-

spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with one-inch margins

2. The Activity Reaction Paper is worth 200 points. x The Activity Reaction Paper should be five to seven pages (not including cover and

reference pages), 12-point Times New Roman font, with one-inch margins x Use APA for citing references and quotations (an abstract is not required) x Use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed resources

Table 5. PSY 1462 Reflection Paper Rubric

Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Unacceptable Introduction 10 pts

Strong introduction of ƚŚĞ�ƚŽƉŝĐ͛Ɛ�ŬĞLJ� question(s) and terms. Clearly delineates the subtopics to be reviewed.

5 pts Conveys the topic and key question(s). Clearly delineates the subtopics to be reviewed.

3 pts Conveys the topic but not key question(s). Describes the subtopics to be reviewed.

0 pts Does not adequately convey or describe the topic and subtopics to be reviewed.

Focus and Sequence

20 pts All material clearly related to the subtopics and main topic. Strong organization and integration of the material

10 pts All material clearly related to the subtopics and main topic and logically organized within the subtopics. Clear, varied

5 pts Most material clearly related to the subtopics and main topic but not necessarily organized within the subtopics.

0 pts Material not organized into the topic, subtopics or related to the topic. Many unclear or

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Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Unacceptable within the subtopics. Strong transitions linking the subtopics and main topic.

transitions linking the subtopics and main topic.

Attempts to provide a variety of transitions.

nonexistent transitions.

Conclusion 10 pts Strong review of the key conclusions. Strong integration of the topics and reflections discussed.

5 pts Strong review of the key conclusions. Some integration of the topics and reflections discussed.

3 pts Reviews the key conclusions. Some integration of the topics and reflections discussed.

0 pts Does not summarize the conclusion of the topics and reflections discussed.

Writing Mechanics

20 pts No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

10 pts Grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors are rare and do not detract from the paper.

5 pts Few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

0 pts Grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors substantially detract from the paper.

Table 6. PSY 1462 Reaction Paper Rubric

Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Unacceptable Introduction 10 pts

Strong introduction of ƚŚĞ�ƚŽƉŝĐ͛Ɛ�ŬĞLJ� question(s) and terms. Clearly delineates the subtopics to be reviewed. Specific thesis stated.

8 pts Conveys the topic and key question(s). Clearly delineates the subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis stated.

6 pts Conveys the topic but not key question(s). Describes the subtopics to be reviewed. General thesis stated.

0 pts Does not adequately convey or describe the topic and the subtopics to be reviewed. Lacks adequate thesis statement(s).

Focus and Sequence

30 pts All material clearly related to

15 pts All material clearly related to

8 pts Most material clearly related to

0 pts Material not organized into

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Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Unacceptable the subtopics and main topic. Strong organization and integration of material within the subtopics. Strong transitions linking the subtopics and main topic.

the subtopics and main topic and logically organized within the subtopics. Clear, varied transitions linking the subtopics and main topic.

the subtopics and main topic but not necessarily organized within the subtopics. Attempts to provide a variety of transitions.

the topic, subtopics, or related to the topic. Many unclear or nonexistent transitions.

Support 30 pts Strong peer- reviewed research supporting the thesis.

15 pts Good sources providing some support of the thesis.

8 pts Sources acceptable but not peer- reviewed research.

0 pts Few, insignificant and/or unsubstantiated sources supporting the thesis.

Conclusion 10 pts Strong review of the key conclusions. Strong integration with the thesis statement. Good discussion of the researched materials' impact on the topic.

8 pts Strong review of the key conclusions. Strong integration with the thesis statement. Discusses the impact of the researched material on the topic.

6 pts Reviews the key conclusions. Some integration with the thesis statement. Discusses the impact of the researched material on the topic.

0 pts Does not summarize the evidence with respect to the thesis statement. Does not discuss the impact of the researched material on the topic.

Writing Mechanics

40 pts No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

30 pts Grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors are rare and do not detract from the paper.

20 pts Some grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

0 pts Grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors substantially detract from the paper.

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Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Unacceptable APA and Communication Style

40 pts No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. Flows well and easy to read.

30 pts Few errors in APA style which do not detract from the paper. Writing has minimal awkward or unclear sentences. Scholarly style.

20 pts Errors in APA style noticeable. Word choice occasionally informal in tone. Writing has some awkward or unclear passages.

0 pts Errors in APA style detract from the paper. Informal tone. Choppy writing and awkward or unclear sentences.

Citations and References

40 pts All references and citations correctly written and present.

30 pts One reference or citation missing or incorrectly written.

20 pts Two references or citations missing or incorrectly written.

0 pts Reference and citation errors significantly detract from the paper.

How to Access Peer-Reviewed Articles x Go to the Evans Library x �ůŝĐŬ�ŽŶ�Η�ĂƚĂďĂƐĞƐ͟�ĂŶĚ�Η:ŽƵƌŶĂůƐ͟�;ŽŶ�ůĞĨƚͿ�ĨŽƌ�ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ�ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ x Locate suggested databases/journals for this class

Weekly Activities Below is a detailed breakdown of all activities you will have to complete during this course.

Week 1: What Is Substance Abuse? This lesson examines the various components and definitions connected to substance abuse. We consider what has contributed to negative stereotypes associated with substance abuse and explore many different perspectives that exist on how substance abuse develops and is treated.

[Note: Substance abuse is a sensitive topic for many people and can evoke strong emotional reactions. This course will explore several topics associated with substance abuse that may be triggering to you, including sexual and race-based trauma, violence, and death. We support the exchange of critical ideas among students and ask you to do so in a respectful manner. If you would like to discuss your personal reactions to the course material, please contact your course facilitator.]