Each student will complete an APA style term paper over a topic in assessment to the class.
The topic should be selected from the approved term paper topic area listing in this syllabus. The paper should have a cover sheet and be typed with the appropriate pagination, and italicized bold sub-headings below as well as at least 8-10 references. It should be a minimum of ten pages in length.
Ex. outline to follow:
TOPIC: Kaufman Intelligence Test
Introduction
History and Development of the Test (include dates)Purpose and Nature of the Test (In-depth description for each of three main areas –administration, scoring and interpretation)Practical Evaluation (How is it used? For what gps.?) .
The Process of Assessment:Describe how this takes place the moment the client is referred or comes into the office
a)Intake Forms b)Ethical and Legal Issues c)Clinical Interview d)Use of Psychological Tests (Why tests are important and how do they help in assessment)
d)The Use of the ________ (name instrument) Review of Major Assessment Area Norms, Validity and Reliability (include correlation coefficients and statistical findings of effectiveness) Cultural Issues and Validation Across Cultures Strengths and Weaknesses of Test References
