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Fictional Characters Development

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Part 1: Fictional Characters Development
As a group, develop four fictional individuals that may seek career counseling, be sure to include:

  1. Basic demographics such as age, sex, race, and education
  2. Career development thus far
  3. Reason for entering career counseling
  4. Any unique problems that may influence the counseling session (e.g., disability, economic problems, emotional problems)

Part 2: Matching Fictional Characters with Theory
Match each fictional character to one of the five theories covered thus far in the course. Using the theory matched with the fictional character, write a brief explanation of how you would present the theory to the individual.
Using the theory explained to that individual, state the basic steps you will utilize to provide career counseling for the individual, consider including:

  1. Information needed for the initial assessment
  2. Tools utilized in the assessment process
  3. Steps in the career development process
  4. Two resources the client may find useful
  5. Assignments client needs to perform in order to progress in their career development

Part 3: Presentation
Create a 12-15-slide presentation that captures the following:

  1. The four fictional characters
  2. An explanation of how you would explain one of the five theories covered in class to each fictional character
  3. The basic steps that would be utilized to provide career counseling to each fictional character

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Persuasive Request To Pursue Research

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Persuasive Request To Pursue Research

Typically, before a writer would expend energy on a researched proposal, he or she would ask for permission from a decision-maker to start their project. You practiced writing a short persuasive memo in the Discussion. Now use what you learned in terms of persuasive writing in this Assignment.
You will write a memo as if writing to your decision-maker requesting permission to move forward with your topic for the researched business problem proposal, and provide evidence to support the viability of your topic.
Checklist:

  • Contains no fewer than 500 and no more than 700 words.
  • Follows correct memo format, including headings.
  • Describes the problem or project you want to work on and explains its significance.
  • Integrates at least two viable sources into the request to demonstrate research is available to support the topic.APA formatted in-text citations and references pages are required.
  • Contains no grammatical or mechanical errors.

You can pick a topic from the attached proposal PDF file. Use the grading rubric to ensure a passing grade. TURNITIN MUST BE UNDER 15%
Acceptable references:
Primary (original sources) written by experts in the field of study. Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources. Credible sources (experts in the area of study) Peer Reviewed journal articles are REQUIRED. Educational/university websites (edu) may be appropriate. Finally, .gov and .org are usually okay, but be careful.

Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Journal Article

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Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders Journal Article
Imagine you have been selected to write an article for a peer-reviewed journal on the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the pros and cons of specific medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Include the following:
· Describe the biological theories related to the etiology of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
· Choose three possible medications used to treat schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
· Describe how these medications work to treat the symptoms related to schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
· Explain the benefits and drawbacks of each medication, including possible side effects and potential interactions or contraindications.
· Describe how these medications work with different age groups.
· Justify the use of one of the medications discussed.
Include a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed references
 

 Designing a Plan for Outcome Evaluation

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 Designing a Plan for Outcome Evaluation
Social workers can apply knowledge and skills learned from conducting one type of evaluation to others. Moreover, evaluations themselves can inform and com`plement each other throughout the life of a program. This week, you apply all that you have learned about program evaluation throughout this course to aid you in program evaluation.
To prepare for this Assignment, review “Basic Guide to Program Evaluation (Including Outcomes Evaluation)” from this week’s resources, Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com , especially the sections titled “Outcomes-Based Evaluation” and “Contents of an Evaluation Plan.” Then, select a program that you would like to evaluate. You should build on work that you have done in previous assignments, but be sure to self-cite any written work that you have already submitted. Complete as many areas of the “Contents of an Evaluation Plan” as possible, leaving out items that assume you have already collected and analyzed the data.
Submit a 4-page paper that outlines a plan for a program evaluation focused on outcomes. Be specific and elaborate. Include the following information:
· The purpose of the evaluation, including specific questions to be answered
· The outcomes to be evaluated
· The indicators or instruments to be used to measure those outcomes, including the strengths and limitations of those measures to be used to evaluate the outcomes
· A rationale for selecting among the six group research designs
· The methods for collecting, organizing and analyzing data
Reference (use 3 or more)
Dudley, J. R. (2014). Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do. (2nd ed.) Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books.
· Chapters 9, “Is the Intervention Effective?” (pp. 213–250)
· Chapter 10, “Analyzing Evaluation Data” (pp. 255–275)
McNamara, C. (2006a). Contents of an evaluation plan. In Basic guide to program evaluation (including outcomes evaluation). Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/evaluation/program-evaluation-guide.htm#anchor1586742
McNamara, C. (2006b). Reasons for priority on implementing outcomes-based evaluation.In Basic guide to outcomes-based evaluation for nonprofit organizations with very limited resources. Retrieved from http://managementhelp.org/evaluation/outcomes-evaluation-guide.htm#anchor30249
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
Read the following section:
“Social Work Research: Planning a Program Evaluation”
Final Project: Leadership Assessment
Earlier in the course, you were asked to informally evaluate your leadership skills and qualities. In this Final Project, you use formal assessment tools to identify your areas of strength and areas in which you need further development. You may use the results of this self-assessment to develop a plan to gain the skills and experiences that will help you move toward achieving your short- and long-term professional goals and objectives.
Using the assessment tools provided in Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, conduct a self-assessment of your own leadership characteristics, style, and skills. Complete at least four assessment tools for this self-assessment. In addition, select one tool to give to a colleague or supervisor so he or she can assess your leadership skills.
Final Project (2 pages in APA format)
Evaluate your current leadership characteristics, style, and skills based on the assessment tools you and your colleague/supervisor completed. Be sure to:
· Include actual results or summaries of the results you collected using these tools
· Identify personal leadership strengths as well as areas for improvement
· Include references to the leadership concepts covered in this course and relevant issues related to ethics, diversity, and power in the organizational setting
References (use 3 or more)
Northouse, P. G. (2018). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Sage.