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Unit 5 Assignment: Diversity Issues in Career Counseling

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Date

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Abstract

Here you are to summarize the contents of this paper. This summary should be one short paragraph that includes the purpose of this assignment, the name of the cultural group, and the list of this assignment's components in narrative (not list) form.

Unit 5 Assignment: Elements of an APA Paper

Start writing your introduction here (1–2 paragraphs). An effective introduction prepares the reader by identifying the purpose of the paper and providing the organization of the paper.  Please double-space and remember to indent all paragraphs throughout your paper (not block form!). Aim to keep your writing objective using 3rd person.  Unless required for the specific assignment, please do not include a Table of Contents, as it is not APA style.  Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required.   Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past 5 years.    Please use headings throughout your paper that are consistent with the paper’s scoring guide (that way you ensure you are adequately addressing all required areas.).

When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well.  A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself.  If it does not sound right to your ear – it is not working on paper!  Please submit your papers to Turnitin (linked in the course) to check for plagiarism.  Also, remember as a Capella learner you have FREE access through iGuide to personal tutoring services with Smarthinking.com.  

Case Study

In this section describe the person from a cultural group that you are not a member.   See example in the unit for clarification.  Analyze the societal norms that may have influenced this fictitious person.  Discuss how these factors might impact the person’s relationships with others as well as their life roles.  Include strategies you would consider utilizing and rational for each.

Biases and Assumptions

In this section describe how biases and assumptions may impact the career counseling process from your client’s perspective and from the counselor’s perspective. 

Self-Assessment

In this section discuss your biases and assumptions about your chosen cultural group.  Describe strategies to decrease these biases and assumptions.  Please remember to write this in third person. 

Conclusion

Please provide a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas of your paper.