OMSW 501-Self-Awareness of Values and Biases:  

 

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions OMSW 501-Self-Awareness of Values and Biases:   In this assignment, which is to be written in essay form double spaced and no more than 6-8 pagesMAXIMUM. Use a heading for each section. You will critically examine your existing bias/values toward persons based on their gender, ethnicity, sexuality, geographic location, nationality, etc. This exercise is designed for you to acknowledge and evaluate these biases and their potential impact on your professional practice. You will be graded SOLELY on your ability to self-evaluate, and self-reflect and earnestly review areas that may require your change and your growth in order to be a better clinician. Consider your personal, family and your cultural values/background when answering the following statements. List both positive and negative assumptions you have learned from your family values and community/culture about a particular group. Address how these values/assumptions may influence your professional practice.   Tip/Pointers from previous cohorts: This is not an exercise you can complete in one day; this is an exercise which causes a great deal of self-reflection; this is a growth and learning exercise; “you may feel uncomfortable about how you are currently feeling about a particular group but know that change and growth in this area is possible.” You must answer each of the questions listed below: a.What assumptions or values (both positive and negative) were implicit in your background about someone who is an African American female? Also, consider and discuss how these values may influence your professional practice.   What did you learn about someone who is an African American male (both positive and negative)? Also, consider and discuss how these values may influence your professional practice.   What assumptions/biases do you hold towards someone from another ethnic group (you select the group)? Consider and discuss how these values may influence your professional practice with a person from specified ethnic group   What assumptions/biases do you hold towards someone who is an African American and of a “lower” socioeconomic group? Consider and discuss how these values may influence your professional practice with a person from a “lower” socioeconomic group.   What assumptions/biases do you hold towards someone who is African American and has a higher level of education than you hold? Consider and discuss how these values might influence your professional practice with a person who you believe is better educated.   What assumptions/biases do you hold towards someone who is an African American who identifies as a homosexual? Consider and discuss how these values may influence your professional practice with a person who identifies as gay or lesbian.     What assumptions/biases do you have towards someone who has a learning challenge either acknowledged or unacknowledged?Consider and discuss how your values or biases values may influence your professional practice.   What assumptions/biases do you hold towards someone who is aged 65 or older? Consider and discuss how these values may influence your professional practice with a person who is aged 65 or older.   Describe how the stereotypes you believeand biases you hold/held might influence the phases of helping discussed in chapters 9 and 10.   To transcend those internal and external forces that tend to perpetuate prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination, outline the key points of a plan by which you might strengthen your capacity to accept others, especially those who differ from yourself? In this section, review each area discussed above and outline in detail, specific, and concrete terms, the activities you might engage in to reduce the acknowledged biases.Use references to support your plan of action.
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Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.