Discuss the below:
Final Paper
Focus of the Final Paper
Your Final Paper should illustrate your mastery of the course material as well as your insights into the aspects of effective communication in the health and human services setting and should address the application of effective communication practices.
Final Paper:
Select one of the following topics:
• The impact of culture on communication in the health care or human services setting. For this topic, chose one specific culture or compare and contrast two or more cultures.
• Effective vs. ineffective interpersonal communication practices in the health care or human services setting.
• The impact of gender on communication in a health and human services setting; comparing males versus females in both the patient and provider roles.
• The use of therapeutic communication and interviewing in a health and human services setting, including a contrast of therapeutic and non-therapeutic techniques.
• The use of empathy as a communication technique.
• The art of listening as a therapeutic technique.
• Communicating with families and significant others.
• Conflict and conflict resolution in health and human services setting.
Your paper should be eight- to ten- pages (excluding title and reference pages) and should provide an overview of communication as it relates to the health and human services setting. Discuss, in depth, the chosen topic as well as the implications and application of the topic to real life situations in health and human services. The paper should include a minimum of five scholarly sources published within the past five years (not including the textbook). At least two of these sources should be peer-reviewed journal articles. All sources should be cited according to APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center. At a minimum, the paper should include the following:
I. Introduction:
a. A general discussion of the importance of communication in health and human services.
b. An introduction to the specific communication topic chosen, including a succinct thesis statement.
c. A brief overview of the scope of your paper.
II. Body of Paper:
a. Define the topic.
b. Provide background information on the topic.
c. Discuss its importance.
d. Give specific examples of application as appropriate.
e. Discuss pitfalls/problems or barriers and possible solutions.
III. Conclusion:
a. Summarize the essential points and themes of your paper and restate your thesis.
b. Discuss what you have learned as well as any observations and conclusions that can be drawn from the material presented in the body of the paper. Include recommendations to any pitfalls, problems or barriers identified.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Should be eight- to ten- double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Should include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student's name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor's name
e. Date submitted
3. Should begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Should address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Should end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Should use at least five scholarly sources (not including the textbook). At least two of these sources should be peer-reviewed journal articles.
7. Should document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Should include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.