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Unit 6: Social Justice Research

Learner Name

COUN5336 – Counseling and Advocacy with Diverse Populations

Instructor Name

Date

Social Justice Research

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!). 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 (if provided). Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past 10 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). Remember to double space between sentences.

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 (link in the course) to check for plagiarism. Also, remember as a Capella learner you have FREE access through Campus to personal tutoring services with Smarthinking.com. If you cite Web sites, please refer to your APA manual for appropriate citations and references.

Professional Counselors as Social Justice Advocates

In this section, describe the role of professional counselors as social justice advocates and promoters of client self-advocacy at the individual, professional, organizational, and societal levels. To earn a distinguished evaluation on this criterion, include examples in the description.

The Impact of Systemic Oppression

In this section, describe the impact of systemic oppression towards the chosen clinical population on help-seeking behavior. To earn a distinguished evaluation on this criterion, include examples in the description.

Strategies for Equitable Services and Intervention

In this section, describe strategies to address equitable services and intervention strategies for the chosen clinical population. To earn a distinguished evaluation on this criterion, also discuss the potential impact of those strategies on help-seeking behavior.

Recommendations

In this section, draft one recommendation for each of the four advocacy levels—individual, professional, organizational, and societal—from the perspective of your specialty area (Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Counseling). To earn a distinguished evaluation on this criterion, justify your recommendations with research.

Conclusion

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

References (example)

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological

Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN: 9781433805622.

Gladding, S. T., & Newsome, D. W. (2010). Clinical mental health counseling in community and

agency settings (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

NOTE:

Consult your APA manual for proper examples on citing and referencing APA style. The

Capella Writing Center also has helpful tutorials. Below is a list of common errors; please pay

particular attention to:

· Indenting.

· Use of upper and lower case.

· Italics.

· Use of double-spacing.

· Comma/period placement.