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I have submitted the attached outline. I need the body completed with at least 10 references. pcn_509.rs.socialculturaldiversitypaper_instructions__2_.docx rubric_print_format.xlsx assignment___social_and_cultural_diversity_paper___outline.docx Unformatted Attachment Preview Social and Cultural Diversity Paper Writing Instructions Overview The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper (1,750-2,000 words) requires the student to identify and reflect on possible personal biases regarding gender, religion, sexual or gender orientation, race, socioeconomic status, disability status, or culture. The purpose of this paper is to raise the student’s personal and professional level of awareness regarding the subject of diverse populations. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Process Schedule The Social and Cultural Diversity Paper assignment will be accomplished in a five-step process, with individual steps submitted and graded regularly throughout the course, according to the following schedule: 1) 2) 3) 4) Outline (Due Week 2) References (Due Week 4) First Draft (Due Week 6) Final Paper (Due Week 8) Content Guidelines When constructing this paper, use a three-part structure according to the following guidelines: Part 1 The first part of the paper requires you to identify information from your own personal history. Use the following questions to help guide your reflections: 1) Identify your personal biases and how they may impact your counseling approach. Remember, everyone has biases. The point is not to project them onto your clients. Note: It is preferred you discuss your cultural biases. 2) Describe your personal history by documenting experiences with discrimination you may have experienced and how your cultural background impacted these experiences. If you have not had any experiences, share why you believe this to be true. © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 3) Identify memories of contact with those who were culturally different than you, and your experiences associated with these differences. Be specific. 4) How has your life experience affected how you may relate to persons different than you? Be specific. Part 2 The second part of the paper requires you to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of racism/discrimination. Use the following questions to help guide your reflections: 1) What does it mean to be a subtle racist? Please include a referenced definition and example. 2) Why could there be significant differences in perceptions and values of members within the same ethnic group? Be specific. Part 3 The third part of your paper requires you to review and reflect on the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics. Use the following to help guide your reflection: 1) Discuss how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform your practice. a) Identify and cite the specific ACA and NAADA multicultural codes that you will use to inform your practice. 2) What did you learn about the importance of cultural sensitivity in treatment planning? 3) How do communication styles and help-seeking behaviors differ across cultures? 4) How might strategies to build rapport be differentiated based on culture? 5) Examine underlying reasons for differential treatment methods. a) Consult several professional journals on treatment practices and cultural biases. b) Identify sources of potential counselor cultural bias within these practices. 6) What resources could help you to become more informed regarding cultural diversity? Cite resources you can use to dispel your personal biases. 7) How could you apply your learning to your future practice as a counselor? © 2016. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Course Code PCN-509 Class Code PCN-509-O500 Criteria Content Percentage 70.0\% Personal History with Discrimination (C3.3) 30.0\% Racism/Discrimination (C3.1) 10.0\% ACA and NAADAC Codes of Ethics (C3.2). 30.0\% Organization and effectiveness 20.0\% Thesis Development and Purpose 7.0\% Argument Logic and Construction 8.0\% Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0\% Format 10.0\% Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) 5.0\% Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 5.0\% Total Weightage 100\% Assignment Title Benchmark - Social and Cultural Diversity Paper: Final Paper (Obj. 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4) Unsatisfactory (0.00\%) Fails to identify personal memories of contact with other cultures. Does not discuss past experiences or personal biases, or the information provided is irrelevant. Does not discuss what it means to be a subtle racist and why people from the same ethnic group can have significant differences in their values and perceptions of the world; or, information provided is irrelevant or incorrect. Does not discuss how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics can inform practice, the role of cultural sensitivity and communication styles in treatment, and how this course can help them in their future practice as a counselor; or information provided is irrelevant or incorrect. Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Ten references are not used. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Sources are not documented. Total Points 155.0 Less than Satisfactory (74.00\%) Identifies personal memories of contact with other cultures. Makes mention of a life experience that affected how they relate to other cultures. States that they may have a personal bias. Discusses what it means to be a subtle racist and describes why people from the same ethnic group can have significant differences in their values and perceptions of the world; however, information provided is incomplete or requires more depth. Discusses how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics can inform practice, the role of cultural sensitivity and communication styles in treatment, and how this course might help in their future practice as a counselor; however, information provided is incomplete or requires more depth. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Ten references are not used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Satisfactory (79.00\%) Identifies personal memories of contact with other cultures. Describes how personal life experiences have affected how they relate to people of other cultures. Identifies personal biases and states how they might affect them as a therapist. Provides a basic discussion of what it means to be a subtle racist and why people from the same ethnic group can have significant differences in their values and perceptions of the world. Provides a basic discussion of how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform their practice, the role of cultural sensitivity and communication styles in treatment, and how this course will help them in their future practice as a counselor. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Ten references are used. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Good (87.00\%) Identifies personal memories of contact with other cultures. Uses clear examples to describe how personal life experiences have affected how they relate to people of other cultures. Identifies personal biases and states how they might affect them as a therapist in a specific way. Provides a thorough discussion of what it means to be a subtle racist and why people from the same ethnic group can have significant differences in their values and perceptions of the world in a logical, clear manner. Information provided is supported with scholarly references. Provides a thorough discussion of how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform their practice, the role of cultural sensitivity and communication styles in treatment, and how this course will help them in their future practice as a counselor. Information provided is supported with scholarly references. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Excellent (100.00\%) Comments Identifies personal memories of contact with other cultures and describes experiences associated with the contact. Uses specific examples to describe how personal life experiences have affected how they relate to people of other cultures. Comprehensively describes how their personal biases could affect them as a therapist. Provides a thorough discussion of what it means to be a subtle racist and why people from the same ethnic group can have significant differences in their values and perceptions of the world in a logical, concise manner. Information provided is fully supported with scholarly references and student illustrates advanced understanding of the effects of racism Provides a thorough discussion of how the ACA and NAADAC codes of ethics will inform their practice, the role of cultural sensitivity and communication styles in treatment, and how this course will help them in their future practice as a counselor. Information provided is fully supported with scholarly references and the student makes a clear Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. Ten references are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. All format elements are correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. Points Earned SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY PAPER Social and Cultural Diversity Paper: Outline Rick Quanstrom PCN-509 December 17, 20189 Dr. Tracy Knighton 1 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY PAPER 2 Social and Cultural Diversity Paper: Outline I. Introduction A. Issues surrounding social and cultural diversity would never exist in an ideal world. The introduction to this paper will provide a comprehensive overview of the issues that exist about social and cultural diversities in the United States and the western society. This writer will also address the different dimensions of social and cultural diversity that are present in our society. II. Define cultural diversity A. Cultural diversity is the representation of a social system by individuals of different connections of cultural significance. 1. Every culture has basic standards for social interactions, and America people have their standards such as conversing language, eye contact, body language, etc. 2. Examples of cultural diversity. III. Personal experiences of cultural biases (Part One) A. All people are unique in their way, and we all tend to portray some biased in one way or another knowingly or unknowingly. 1. This writer was greatly influenced by his maternal family who immigrated from Germany several generations prior and resided in the southern United States where racial prejudice was the norm until moving to a farming community in Idaho that its share of prejudice and discrimination. This writer will highlight personal experiences with cultural biases and use it to develop SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY PAPER 3 an understanding on how it has shaped my perception of other cultures and how it intended to impact or affect my career as a counselor. 2. Counselor’s multicultural challenges a) Biased within my own culture. b) Assimilation c) Education d) Social class IV. Racism/Discrimination (Part two) A. This section will develop an understanding of concepts such as racism and discrimination which are common in counseling. B. This writer will create an understanding of the existence of variation in values and beliefs in same cultures. C. This writer will provide real examples to support my argument. V. ACA and NAADAC code of ethics (Part three) A. This writer will outline the ACA and NAADAC Code of Ethics in respect to multicultural counseling and provide an understanding of the sensitivity of cultural and its significance in planning for treatment. 1. B.1.a. Multicultural/Diversity Considerations. 2. C.2.a. Boundaries of Competence 3. Principle IV: Working in Culturally Diverse World SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY PAPER 4 B. This writer will also identify the reasons for variation in treatment methods and show how counselors can identify abuse signs related to a client’s diverse background and how they can apply communication styles and our knowledge of different language to help such clients. Conclusion The conclusion will state the paper’s effect on my ability to scrutinize my social and cultural biases. This writer will also state his position on cultural diversity and how my understanding has been impacted by this paper. ... Purchase answer to see full attachment