The topic of the essay is Bullying 
Grading Criteria
1. Describes key issues ____________
25 points
 What are the main considerations for understanding this issue as they relate to
class?
 What arguments have experts made in support of the issue? (cite!)
 What arguments have experts made against the issue? (cite!)
 Discussion of the issue using appropriate citations (and cite!)
2. Reviews relevant research (describes at least 3 studies) ____________
25 points
 3 studies come from peer-reviewed journals (cite!)
 Briefly note who participants are in each study (cite!)
 Describe results of studies clearly and concisely (cite!)
3. Description of stance and on issue and rationale for stance ____________
25 points
 What is your opinion on the issue?
 (Do not use first person language. Use 3rd person singular. Refer to APA)
 Why have you assumed this stance on the issue? What personal experience helps
you take this stance?
4. Description of how school psychologists might be able to make ___________
a difference in addressing the Hot Topic. 15 points
4. Uses appropriate and clear writing mechanics, template provided,
APA Format and shows evidence of proofreading ____________
10 points
Total ____________
100 points