Discussion:
Interpreting assessment results and writing reports in psychology
There are countless psychometric tests and other non-standardized assessment tools and techniques available to assist counsellors with needs analysis and intervention planning. A key role for counsellors is to integrate assessment results and communicate those results effectively.
The required journal article, Teacher Ratings of Three Psychological Report Styles, examines components of assessment report writing (e.g., organization of results, use of technical jargon, readability).
In the required reading (Assessment in counseling), Some Thoughts on Psychological Report Writing, Nail (1996) examines three different psychological report models. The supplementary resources (Assessment Summary Report Template, Integrating Themes Example Paper, and two additional sample reports).
Discuss any challenges you anticipate (or are already experiencing) in interpreting assessment results and writing reports. What tips and techniques will you use from the readings (Assessment in counseling) in this topic?