Infographic Assignment: Psychological Disorder

Follow the Steps Below to Complete the Assignment:

STEP 1: Create a 1-page graphic using (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Infogr.am, Photoshop, Google Doc, etc.).  Include the following information on the Graphic:

· Name of psychological illness and/or mental disorder (e.g., anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.)

· Clinical definition (What is it?);

· Causes and risk factors (What causes the illness/disorder? Environmental/biological factors or is cause unproven); and

· Symptoms (How does one feel and/or behave with the illness/disorder?).

STEP 2: Include references in APA format at the bottom of the infographic.

Rubric for Infographic Assignment (100 Points Total)

1. Content (50 Points)

· Name and Clinical Definition (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Clearly and accurately provides the name of the illness/disorder and a concise, correct clinical definition.

· 7 Points: Provides the name and definition, but some details are unclear or slightly inaccurate.

· 4 Points: Minimal information provided; significant inaccuracies in the definition.

· 0 Points: Missing name and/or clinical definition.

· Causes and Risk Factors (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Thoroughly identifies causes and risk factors, clearly distinguishing between biological, environmental, and unproven causes.

· 7 Points: Includes some causes and risk factors but lacks depth or clarity in the explanation.

· 4 Points: Limited information with vague or unsupported statements.

· 0 Points: Missing causes and/or risk factors.

· Symptoms (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Provides a comprehensive list of symptoms, clearly describing how they affect behavior and feelings.

· 7 Points: Includes some symptoms but lacks clarity or detail in the description.

· 4 Points: Limited or unclear explanation of symptoms.

· 0 Points: Missing symptoms.

· References in APA Format (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Includes properly formatted references in APA style with accurate citation of sources.

· 7 Points: References included but with minor formatting or accuracy errors.

· 4 Points: References are incomplete or incorrectly formatted.

· 0 Points: Missing references.

2. Design and Presentation (30 Points)

· Visual Appeal and Creativity (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Infographic is visually engaging, creative, and uses appropriate colors, fonts, and layout to enhance understanding.

· 7 Points: Infographic is visually clear but lacks creativity or cohesion in design.

· 4 Points: Infographic is basic and lacks effort in visual presentation.

· 0 Points: Infographic is poorly designed or illegible.

· Organization and Clarity (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Information is well-organized, easy to follow, and logically structured.

· 7 Points: Information is mostly organized but could be improved for better flow.

· 4 Points: Information is disorganized or difficult to follow.

· 0 Points: Information is chaotic or unclear.

· Use of Graphics and Images (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Effective and relevant use of images, charts, or graphics to support content.

· 7 Points: Images or graphics are included but may lack relevance or clarity.

· 4 Points: Few or unclear graphics/images that do not enhance the content.

· 0 Points: Missing graphics/images.

3. Effort and Professionalism (20 Points)

· Completion and Adherence to Instructions (10 Points):

· 10 Points: Fully adheres to all assignment guidelines with no elements missing.

· 7 Points: Mostly follows guidelines but with minor omissions or errors.

· 4 Points: Partially follows guidelines with several omissions or inaccuracies.

· 0 Points: Does not follow assignment guidelines.

· Spelling, Grammar, and Mechanics (10 Points):

· 10 Points: No spelling, grammar, or mechanical errors; writing is professional and polished.

· 7 Points: Few minor errors that do not detract from professionalism.

· 4 Points: Noticeable errors that affect clarity or professionalism.

· 0 Points: Numerous errors that significantly hinder understanding.

Total: 100 Points