Research Paper Assignment: Assessment in Counseling

Research Paper Assignment: Assessment in Counseling

Assignment Instructions:

Complete a 57 page research paper focusing on one chapter (Chapters 712) from the Susan C. Whiston textbook. You may choose one topic or chapter that interests you most from the list below:

• Chapter 7: Selecting, Administering, Scoring, and Communicating Assessment Results
• Chapter 8: Initial Assessment in Counseling
• Chapter 9: Intelligence and General Ability Testing
• Chapter 10: Assessing Achievement and Aptitude: Applications for Counseling
• Chapter 11: Assessment in Career Counseling
• Chapter 12: Appraisal of Personality

Paper Requirements:

In your paper, you should:

• Clearly identify the chapter and topic you selected.
• Explain the key concepts and purpose of the assessment topic.
• Discuss how assessments related to your chosen chapter are used in counseling practice.
• Address ethical, cultural, or practical considerations relevant to the assessment process.
• Explain the role of the counselor or helper in administering, interpreting, and communicating assessment results.

Research Requirements:

• In addition to the textbook, include at least two peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Peer-reviewed sources may be found in the Google Scholar.

Formatting Requirements:

• Length: 57 pages, not including the title page or references page
• Style: APA 7th edition
• Include an APA-formatted title page and references page
• Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins

Your paper should be well organized, clearly written, and supported by scholarly research.