You must choose a specific mental disorder (

BORDERLINE PERSONAILTY DISORDER
) and describe a hypothetical individual with this disorder.

Your paper will be graded according to the following criteria

(A grading rubric and sample vignette can be found on Blackboard.):

1) Clear and accurate presentation of the specific mental disorder, consistent with diagnostic criteria outlined for the disorder (40 points). Your description of symptoms and the individual’s quality of life must reflect basic knowledge and understanding of what is known about the disorder, as presented in your textbook and the DSM-5.

2) Effective communication of all facets of your hypothetical case (10 points).

Paper should be 2-3 pages.

Paper should be clearly organized, with use of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Paper should be stapled, typewritten (Times Roman), double-spaced, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins.

Please cite any references you use in APA style.

Title page should be attached to the front of your paper and should include your name, course number and semester/year.

Please do NOT submit your paper in a folder.

Case Vignette Grading Sheet: PSYC 3530 Abnormal Psychology

1. Clear and accurate presentation of the mental disorder, consistent with diagnostic criteria outlined for the disorder (

40
possible points)

40: Symptoms and quality of life clearly and accurately presented, using vivid and detailed examples

35: Symptoms and quality of life clearly presented, some inaccurate symptoms; examples presented with moderate detail

20: Significant inaccuracies in presenting symptoms; minimal use of detailed examples

5: Symptoms presented are completely inaccurate with the disorder; lack of detail when discussing examples of symptoms

2. Effective communication of main points addressed in the paper, including correct use of grammar and adherence to technical guidelines (

10
points)

10: Minimal or no spelling or grammatical errors; 2-3 pages, double-spaced; 12-font, Times Roman; typewritten

5: Occasional spelling or grammatical errors; 2-3 pages (give or take 1/2 page), double-spaced; font not size 12 or in Times Roman but still readable; typewritten

2: Frequent spelling or grammatical errors; page length falls significantly out of appropriate limits; font not size 12 or in Times Roman but still readable; typewritten

0: Abundant grammatical or spelling errors; page length falls significantly out of appropriate limits; inappropriate, nontraditional font; not typewritten

Total points: ____
/50