The purpose of this paper is for you to research and examine the literature about a population that you are NOT familiar with. The population you choose should be an intersection of at least 2 identities reflecting the ADDRESSING framework (e.g., ethnicity and age, or religion and sexual orientation, gender and disability, etc.) and address individual, group, and societal aspects. This is not a paper to educate ME, it is a paper for YOU to learn more about that population.
Write a research paper that reviews the literature regarding an intersection of at least 2 identities (e.g., ethnicity and age, or religion and sexual orientation, gender and disability, etc.) and address individual, group, and societal aspects. Current (within past 10 years) professional counseling and psychology literature should form the basis of your discussion.
Examination of cultural context of each identity group (e.g., worldview issues, sociopolitical forces, values, etc.); cultural issues should address individual level; community level; societal level
Discussion of counseling implications and culturally specific interventions; counseling implications should address individual level; community level; and societal level
• Clarity of expression: The extent to which the section is clearly organized and frames the material in a coherent structure. Section begins with brief overview of section followed by greater detail and concludes with appropriate transition.
• Accuracy and completeness: The extent to which the section represents research and literature accurately, minimizes stereotypical language and bias (e.g., no stereotypical, heterosexist, sexist language) and accounts for variability. The extent to which the section includes important and relevant topics.
• Evidence and support: The extent to which current and relevant sources are used to substantiate information and statements in the section.
• Mechanics: The extent to which appropriate grammar, spelling, sentence structure is clear and correct.
