Imagine you have been asked by your local church, synagogue, scouting group, sports team or some other community organization, to give a 15-20 minute talk about addiction. Imagine there has been some concern in the community about how to deal with the problem. Youve been asked to talk about what happens to the brain when people become addicted.

Your presentation may be in any of the following forms:

• Powerpoint presentation with notes (10 slides minimum, APA format)
• 3-5 page paper (APA format)
• Other presentation formats (must be approved by the instructor by the middle of the week)

Your paper should:

• Be three to four pages long. 
• Double spaced. 
• One inch margins. 
• 12 point font, Times New Roman. 
• You should add citations in the body of the paper and include a reference page at the end of the paper.
• Your paper should reflect not only your opinion but also your familiarity with the material from the course.
• Your PowerPoint presentation must include citations and references in each slide (as appropriate) and a references slide at the end of the presentation.
• Your presentation should reflect not only your opinion but also your familiarity with the material from the course.
• Pay attention to your formatting and professionalism of the presentation.
• Alternative presentations must include citations and a reference page and should be professional in appearance.

Estimated time to complete: 4 hours

Rubric

PS101 Unit 4 Assessment – Midterm ProjectPS101 Unit 4 Assessment – Midterm ProjectCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentPS101-CO1; PS101-CO327.0 ptsLevel 5Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner.24.0 ptsLevel 4Expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with minor weaknesses in one or more of the areas.22.0 ptsLevel 3Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Expresses ideas in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and culturally respectful manner with weaknesses in this area.19.0 ptsLevel 2Partially expresses content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are partially expressed in an organized, professional, and culturally respectful manner with major weaknesses in these areas.16.0 ptsLevel 1Expresses limited content knowledge with the assignment purpose. Ideas are not expressed in a complete, organized, clear, professional, and/or culturally respectful manner.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there are no constructed concepts that demonstrate analytically skills and no evidences to support the content does not align to the assignment instructions27.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysisPRICE-P27.0 ptsLevel 5Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with strong evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.24.0 ptsLevel 4Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating strong analytical skills with evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.22.0 ptsLevel 3Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating analytical skills with some evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.19.0 ptsLevel 2Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating weak analytical skills with minimal evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.16.0 ptsLevel 1Constructs concepts related to course content, demonstrating inadequate evidence of analytical skills. There is minimal or no evidence to support professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or there was no evidence of constructed concepts that are supported by professional and personal subject knowledge through details, supporting evidence, and idea differentiation.27.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnology18.0 ptsLevel 5Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement all assignment requirements.16.0 ptsLevel 4Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement most assignment requirements.14.0 ptsLevel 3Manipulates multiple technological resources to effectively implement some assignment requirements.13.0 ptsLevel 2Manipulates multiple technological resources for some assignment requirements.11.0 ptsLevel 1Manipulates technological resources to minimally meet some assignment requirements.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment was not completed or difficulties with technological manipulation were evident. The assignment submitted does not meet requirements.18.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting13.5 ptsLevel 5The assignment exhibits an excellent command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling.12.0 ptsLevel 4The assignment exhibits a good command of written English language conventions. The assignment has no errors in mechanics or spelling  with minor grammatical errors that impair the flow of communication.10.0 ptsLevel 3The assignment exhibits a basic command of written English language conventions. The assignment has minor errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impact the flow of communication9.0 ptsLevel 2The assignment exhibits a  limited command of written English language conventions. The assignment has frequent errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that impede the flow of communication.7.0 ptsLevel 1The assignment exhibits little command of written English language conventions. The assignment has errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader to stop and reread parts of the writing to discern meaning.0.0 ptsLevel 0The assignment does not demonstrate command of written English language conventions. The assignment has multiple errors in mechanics, grammar, or spelling that cause the reader difficulty discerning the meaning.13.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPAPRICE-I4.5 ptsLevel 5In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included with no errors.4.0 ptsLevel 4In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 1-2 minor APA errors.3.0 ptsLevel 3In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have 3 – 4 minor APA errors.2.0 ptsLevel 2In-text citations of sources and references in proper APA style are included but have more than 4 errors.1.0 ptsLevel 1The errors demonstrate a limited understanding of in-text citation and reference requirements0.0 ptsLevel 0There are no in-text citations AND/OR references.4.5 pts