In marriage counseling, many situations may pres
Overview
In marriage counseling, many situations may present themselves at various times in your practice. Below are topics that capture several potential issues that you may be faced with when you begin counseling married couples.
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Research Paper: Topic Assignment Instructions
Overview
In marriage counseling, many situations may present themselves at various times in your practice. Below are topics that capture several potential issues that you may be faced with when you begin counseling married couples.
Instructions
· Narrow the topic to one specific issue from the list of 5 broad categories of topics, below.
· Category 1 Communication and conflict resolution strategies in marriage
· A narrow topic within this issue might be “Compare and contrast 2 or more conflict resolution strategies that can be taught in marriage counseling.”
· Another example of a narrow topic within the broader category of conflict resolution could be “Strategies for building healthy communication for a couple with different Kolb profiles.”
· Category 2 Keeping marital love vibrant and healthy for a lifetime (narrow to a single focus)
· Category 3 Gender roles in 21st century marriages (narrow to a single focus)
· Category 4 Managing crisis in a marriage—the focus must be on one of the following issues and its impact on a marriage relationship: Focus on one of the below issues and determine a specific marriage counseling approach you want to learn more about as the topic. You can also compare and contrast two different marriage counseling approaches that address the issue you chose.
· Addiction (substance abuse, pornography, gambling, etc.)
· Infidelity/affairs
· Domestic violence
· Separation and/or divorce
· Remarriage
· Combat trauma and/or post-traumatic stress
· Sexual problems
· Category 5 Other—with the permission of the instructor
· Submit your topic with a clear and concise 200-word rationale including support from sources
· At least 5 cited scholarly sources published in the past 5 years. The rationale should be supported by these sources and should detail why the topic is relevant to marital counseling.
· Be sure to utilize correct grammar and structure and current APA format.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Criteria Ratings Points
Topic & Rationale
14 to >12.0 pts
Advanced
• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is clear and concise. • Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.
12 to >11.0 pts
Proficient
• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is marginally clear and concise. • Major points are supported by examples.
11 to >3.0 pts
Developing
• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is marginally clear and concise.
3 to >0.0 pts
Below Expectations
• Topic is selected from available list or preapproved by instructor. Topic is relevant to marital counseling. • Rationale is not clear.
0 pts
Not Present
14 pts
Grammar, spelling, APA citation (if applicable), word count
6 to >5.0 pts
Advanced
• Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. • Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Five references are cited in current APA format, and in reference list correctly. • Minimum word count of 200 words is met or exceeded.
5 to >4.0 pts
Proficient
• Spelling and grammar has some errors. Sentences are presented as well. • Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Five references are cited with some APA formatting. • Minimum word count of 200 words is met or exceeded.
4 to >3.0 pts
Developing
• Spelling and grammar errors distract. Select sentences are incomplete or unclear. • Paragraphs include limited variety in sentence structures. Where applicable, references are minimally cited in current APA format. • Minimum word count of 200 words is met.
3 to >0.0 pts
Below Expectations
• Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. • Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are not cited in current APA format. • Minimum word count of 200 words is not met.
0 pts
Not Present
6 pts
Total Points: 20
Research Paper: Topic Assignment Grading Rubric | EDCO811_B01_202230
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