1000 word paper _Challenges of Being an Advocate and Neutral Facilitator (Mediator) Paper

Write a 1000 – 1500 word paper in which you explore the ethical, moral, and legal challenges of potential dual relationships as an advocate or mediator. Use three cited references at a minimum.

 

Present your opinion on the integration of advocacy and mediation within the human services field. Identify your personal philosophy and individual approach to advocating and mediating within a specific agency setting, such as Planned Parenthood, Adult Probation, the Department of Behavioral Health Services, or Advocates for the Seriously Mentally Ill.

 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Week 2 Rubric

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Content and Organization
70 Percent

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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
· The paper explores the ethical, moral, and legal challenges of potential dual relationships as an advocate or mediator.
· The paper is a 1000 – 1250 word paper.
· The paper uses 3 cited references, one of which can be from the text.
 

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.

The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.

The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly.

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. Specific points to consider are:
 Present your opinion on the integration of advocacy and mediation within the human services field.
 Identify your personal philosophy and individual approach to advocating/mediating within a specific agency setting, i.e., Planned Parenthood, Adult Probation, Department of Behavioral Health Services, or Advocates for the Seriously Mentally Ill.
 

The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.

The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points.

 

Readability and Style
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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

 

Mechanics
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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

 

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