Rating based on comprehension, documentation, integration, clarity of thought and expression, in addition to stated evaluation criteria. Please circle one rating (no decimal, fractional, or in-between ratings), and write or attach your comments. Seriously Not Acceptable Above Flawed Pass Passing Average Exceptional 1 2 3 4 5 Comments (use reverse if needed): Evaluation Criteria for the Counseling Psychology Written Doctoral Comprehensive Examination 5 Excellent. This response fully addresses the relevant essay tasks (presentation of empirical findings and/or documentation of problem-solving skills) and presents a thorough and accurate exploration of the topic. It shows both clarity and depth of thought and focused and coherent organization. The ideas are expressed with superior precision and literacy. 4 Above Average. This essay response addresses all relevant essay tasks and presents a substantial treatment of the topic that demonstrates solid understanding of the issues. It shows clear and sophisticated thinking and good organization. The ideas are expressed with good command of English syntax and grammatical conventions. 3 Acceptable/Passing. This essay response addresses all the relevant essay tasks and presents a defensible and sound treatment of the topic. It shows clarity of thought and reasonably good organization. The ideas are generally expressed with good command of English syntax and grammatical conventions. 2 Not Pass. This essay response neglects or distorts one or more of the relevant essay tasks or presents a superficial, underdeveloped treatment of the topic. It may show some clarity of thought while being overly simplistic. Problems in organization may be evident. The essay may demonstrate a basic fluency in English, but the writing frequently impedes communication of the writer's ideas. 1 Seriously Flawed. This essay response seriously neglects or distorts one or more of the relevant essay tasks or offers only minimal treatment of the topic. Alternatively, it may demonstrate substantial problems with analysis, synthesis, and organization of the topic. It may contain recurrent mechanical errors resulting in language that does not communicate effectively.
Rating based on comprehension, documentation, integration, clarity of thought and expression, in addition to stated evaluation criteria. Please circle one rating (no decimal, fractional, or in-between ratings), and write or attach your comments. Seriously Not Acceptable Above Flawed Pass Passing Average Exceptional 1 2 3 4 5 Comments (use reverse if needed): Evaluation Criteria for the Counseling Psychology Written Doctoral Comprehensive Examination 5 Excellent. This response fully addresses the relevant essay tasks (presentation of empirical findings and/or documentation of problem-solving skills) and presents a thorough and accurate exploration of the topic. It shows both clarity and depth of thought and focused and coherent organization. The ideas are expressed with superior precision and literacy. 4 Above Average. This essay response addresses all relevant essay tasks and presents a substantial treatment of the topic that demonstrates solid understanding of the issues. It shows clear and sophisticated thinking and good organization. The ideas are expressed with good command of English syntax and grammatical conventions. 3 Acceptable/Passing. This essay response addresses all the relevant essay tasks and presents a defensible and sound treatment of the topic. It shows clarity of thought and reasonably good organization. The ideas are generally expressed with good command of English syntax and grammatical conventions. 2 Not Pass. This essay response neglects or distorts one or more of the relevant essay tasks or presents a superficial, underdeveloped treatment of the topic. It may show some clarity of thought while being overly simplistic. Problems in organization may be evident. The essay may demonstrate a basic fluency in English, but the writing frequently impedes communication of the writer's ideas. 1 Seriously Flawed. This essay response seriously neglects or distorts one or more of the relevant essay tasks or offers only minimal treatment of the topic. Alternatively, it may demonstrate substantial problems with analysis, synthesis, and organization of the topic. It may contain recurrent mechanical errors resulting in language that does not communicate effectively.