Project instructions:
Details:
Refer to the ?Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions? for a detailed explanation of the requirements for the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper that you have been developing throughout the course.
Complete the final draft of the Social and Cultural Diversity Paper (1,750-2,000 words), structured in three parts, in which you address the content criteria provided in ?Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions.?
Complete any revisions needed in the final paper based on the feedback that the instructor provided after review of your first draft.
The paper must include 10 scholarly references in addition to the textbook. More references may be used if necessary.
Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions
Overview
The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper (1,750-2,000 words) requires the student to identify and reflect on possible personal biases regarding gender, religion, sexual or gender orientation, race, socioeconomic status, disability status, or culture. The purpose of this paper is to raise the student’s personal and professional level of awareness regarding the subject of diverse populations.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.
Process Schedule
The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper assignment will be accomplished in a five-step process, with individual steps submitted and graded regularly throughout the course, according to the following schedule:
1) Outline (Due Week 2)
2) References (Due Week 4)
3) First Draft (Due Week 6)
4) Peer Review (Due Week 7)
5) Final Paper (Due Week 8)
Content Guidelines
When constructing this paper, use a three-part structure according to the following guidelines:
Part 1
The first part of the paper requires you to identify information from your own personal history. Use the following questions to help guide your reflections:
1) Describe your personal history by documenting experiences with discrimination you may have experienced and how your cultural background impacted these experiences.
2) Identify memories of contact with those who were culturally different than you, and your experiences associated with these differences. Be specific.
3) How has your life experience affected how you may relate to persons different than you? Be specific.
4) Identify your personal biases and how they may be challenges to you as a therapist. Remember, everyone has biases. The point is not to project them on to your clients.
Note: Although the first part of your paper is a reflection on your personal cultural history, remember that in APA style the use of personal pronouns is not acceptable.
Part 2
The second part of the paper requires you to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of racism/discrimination. Use the following questions to help guide your reflections:
1) What does it mean to be a subtle racist?
2) Why could there be significant differences in perceptions and values of members within the same ethnic group? Be specific.
Part 3
The third part of your paper requires you to review and reflect on the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics. Use the following to help guide your reflection:
1) Discuss how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform your practice.
a) Consult several professional journals on treatment practices and cultural biases.
b) Identify sources of potential counselor cultural bias within these practices.
2) What did you learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity in treatment planning?
3) How do communication styles differ across cultures?
4) How might strategies to build rapport be differentiated based on culture?
5) Examine underlying reasons for differential treatment methods.
6) Reflect on what you have learned during the process of writing this paper.
7) What resources could help you to become more informed regarding cultural diversity?
8) Based on your learning, what steps have you taken to address personal biases?
9) How could you apply your learning to your future practice as a counselor?
10) Discuss how this paper has impacted your learning about diversity.