Due date: 13AUG2022
Essay: Assessment 1
Due date: 13AUG2022
Task: use peer reviewed psychology literature
You are required to write an essay of2000wordsaddressing the following set title.
'Explain the importance of professional and ethical practice when working with clients from a First Nations (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) background.'
You can use the modules on the subject site and set readings as a starting point, as well as doing your own reading and research for material to use in your answer.
You are expected to draw upon relevant literature of suitable source and credibility to support your writing.Rationale: important
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
be able to discuss and evaluate the ideas and theories that inform counselling practice.
be able to demonstrate knowledge and practice of basic counselling micro skills with diverse populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process of professional regulation for psychologists including: Familiarity with National Law (reporting obligations and reporting of notifiable conduct); familiarity with the Commonwealth and state laws (in regard to limitations of confidentiality, privacy laws and the NSW Crimes Act); familiarity with the PsyBA code of ethics and ethical guidelines for psychologists; and familiarity with the appropriate collection, storage and destruction of data.
This assignment is designed to assess your understanding and application of ethical and professional issues when working with specific populations.
Marks for this assignment will be based on your written content, structure and format. The marking guidelines (marking criteria and standards) are included below.
Marking criteria and standards
Criteria Standards:
Excellent = HD, Very Good = DI
Criteria HD
Content(60%)
60 / 100
Addresses the key issues excellently.
Uses highly relevant and appropriate research evidence.
The essay contains a highly logical and well-supported development of a central theme/argument.
Evidence that the author very clearly comprehends the issues and evidence reviewed.
Highly skillful and balanced use of relevant resources.
Very concise, coherent and integrated use of material.
Structure(25%)
25 / 100
An excellent structured and succinct introduction and overview.
An excellent logical sequence to the paragraphing.
An excellently reasoned conclusion.
General(15%)
15 / 100
The document is excellently written (spelling, grammar).
The formatting is as requested and the referencing fully complies with the APA style guide (7thed.).
Word count stated, and within word limit
Presentation
xStructure your essay according to usual convention (i.e., introduction, main body, and conclusion).
FOLLOW MARKING HD criteria
You may choose to use sub-headings within your work if you wish.
Follow the APA format for referencing - see the APA manual (7thed.) for a guide.
Typed, double spaced, with 12 point font (Times new Roman), and have margins of 2 cms.
Have numbered pages.
Have your name and student number on a front cover / title page.
Include the word count (word count isexcludingthe front cover / title page and reference list, but isincludingany in text references and citations).
Editing and proofreadingEditing involves reading through your work and looking for things like repetition, redundancy, wordiness, and imprecision. This is particularly important when you are working with a word limit (as is the case for most professional writing). Also ensure that you proof-read your work before submission, or better still, also have someone else proof-read it for you. Awkward wording, spelling mistakes, typographical errors, punctuation and grammatical errors can detract unnecessarily from your work and make it more difficult for the reader to follow the substantive content of your argument / writing.
Recommended text:
Geldard, D., Geldard, K., & Foo, Y. R. (2022). Basic personal counselling: A training manual for counsellors. (9th ed). Cengage Learning Australia.
