Can anyone write a professional identity paper pertaining to professional counseling?

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Title Page

• Title summarizes main idea of paper

• Page header flush left with the page number flush right at the top of the page (caps)

• Title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the page

• Title is less than 12 words

• Author's name: first name, middle initial(s), and last name (No titles or degrees)

10

Abstract

• Provides brief, comprehensive summary of contents

• 150–250 words

• Single paragraph/no indentation

• The title-Abstract-is centered in upper and lower case

10

Introduction

• Inviting

• States the main topic

• Previews the structure of the remaining paper

20

Professional Counselor Role

• Identifies, describes, and differentiates role of “professional counseling,” MFT, or HS from other fields

• Differentiates from past to future counseling

• Identifies what and/or who motivated self to choose counseling/marriage and family therapy/human services

• Identifies what will be personally gained from counseling individuals, families, and/or groups

• Identifies what personal professionalism looks like, including professional behaviors, dress, and attitudes

30

Religious/Spiritual Beliefs and Counseling

• Identifies religious/spiritual beliefs

• Identifies beliefs of right vs. wrong behavior

• Identifies beliefs impact on counseling

• Lists plan to integrate beliefs without imposing

30

Course Experience and Summary

• Describes learning experience of course

• Describes personal fit to profession

20

Conclusion

• Clear summary of main points

10

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Reference Page

• At least 3 references (1 must be from a professional journal and 1 from a professional publication)

• All references cited in current APA style

20

Format of Paper

Paper formatted in current APA style, including:

• Double-spaced

• 1" margins on all sides

• 12-pt. Times New Roman font

• Page header  (also known as the "running head") at the top of each page, flush left, caps

• Page # flush right

10

Grammar

• Correct spelling and grammar used effectively

• Sentences well-phrased and varied

• Effective wording, sentences smoothly connecting, logically constructed

• Absence of comma splices, run-ons, fragments

20

Professional Writing Style

• Paper is 8–10 pages

• Clear, focused, engaging style

• Clear transitions between paragraphs

• Well-organized

• Direct language

• Easily readable; appropriate voice, tone, and style for assignment

20

Total

200