Psy 350
Theories of Counseling Research Paper
Spring 2023
Length: 5 pages – minimum 1250 words plus Reference page; no maximum
APA Format is Required
La Salle University Writing Center is available to assist with APA requirement
Due May 5th
Suggested Guidelines
Please remember to use quotes and cite all sentences taken directly from any source.
Your paper will analyze, through the use of the textbook, one theory within the textbook and apply it to a vignette that you create. A vignette is a case study that you create of a fictional or real character. No real names, please. In the vignette, it is customary to provide demographic information, as well as a clear statement of the presenting problem. We can discuss this further in class.
Explain how the therapy may be useful and what may be the outcome.
Please respectfully note:
This is a research paper in which you use your textbook as your only source.
No other sources can be accepted for the design of this research project.
Cite areas of the chapter that you are using to support your approach and interventions.
APA Format is Required including:
Introduction – Introduce your paper and the Vignette that you have created.
Method –Identify the modality you are using and state why this is the best choice for this case.
Results – Apply the modality to the case including techniques used or considered, if the model uses techniques.
Conclusion – Summary of how the case/client is expected to change as a result of your intervention.
Discussion – If the interventions are successful, how would the original theorist (e.g., Freud, Adler, Rogers, Bandura, Meichenbaum, Perls, etc.) explain the success in terms of that theory? How do you explain it?
Here, indicate what the ethical considerations may be.
Also here, indicate other areas of consideration* and comment on them (see ideas below).
No Abstract or Running Head is Needed
The title Page is not page 1
*Other areas of consideration:
What is your reaction to what you wrote/learned?
Why is this meaningful or important?
How may this approach assist clients more effectively?
How may this approach assist therapists with what they are trying to accomplish?
What did you learn from writing this paper?
Grading Scale for Research Paper
(This is the same grading scale that is used for the course as indicated on the Syllabus)
A 95 & above
(A-) 92 – 94
(B+) 89 – 91
B 86 – 88
(B-) 83 – 85
(C+) 80 – 82
C 77 – 79
(C-) 75 – 76
(D+) 73 – 74
D 70 – 72
F below 70
Please Note:
Research Paper is 20% of the Final Grade.
Please be sure to proofread and submit your best work.
This paper must be 100% your own work. Plagiarism (using the words of anyone else, including the textbook’s words) without proper citations, will result in a score for this assignment below D.
APA Format is Required
This Research Paper is to be formatted in APA style. You may use the current APA Publications Manual to produce the Research Paper and/or find the APA style online through the Purdue online link:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html.
Please use the Writing Center for help with the construction of the paper and proper use of the APA requirement. Please be sure to cite quotes and references accurately.
I hope you enjoy creating this paper and appreciate all that you have learned!
Congratulations!

Grading Rubric here for your convenience.
Dr. Mc Monigle’s GRADING RUBRIC FOR PSYCHOLOGY 350 RESEARCH PAPER out of 100 points total
MUST NEED:
Introduction- that grabs the interest of the reader and states the topic. Research topics are exceptionally clear, well-developed, and have a definitive statement.
Method:
Quality of Research
Content Knowledge- paper is exceptionally researched and contains content area from the textbook. References are correctly cited.
Results Content application: Support of Research topic and Analysis-
exceptionally critical, relevant, and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis. excellent analysis.
Conclusion And Discussion: an excellent summary of the research topic argument with concluding ideas that impact the reader. introduces no new information.
Writing: Writing is clear and relevant, with no grammatical and spelling errors – polished and professional. The reference section is properly formatted.
– Please use the TEXTBOOK:
Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
9th Edition.
– on the topic of Psychoanalytic Therapy