Research Topic and Paper Outline:

TOPIC: A list of possible approved topics may be found in the course documents area, under Week One. You should inform your instructor about the topic you have chosen during Week 3.

ALTERNATIVE TOPICS: If you want to choose a topic that is not listed as already approved, contact the instructor giving a rationale for your choice of another area and asking for approval – Do this by the end of Week 3.

Potential Topics for Paper Remember any topic not on the list requires approval from the instructor by the end of Week Three. See the syllabus for specific instructions on the paper. Remember that each of the issues below is to be examined from the point of view of ethics and the professional practice of psychology

Who is the Client?

Client/Patient Rights

Failure to Warn/Protect

False Memories

Liability In General

Informed Consent

Managed Care

Record Keeping

Sexual Misconduct.

Gender/Sexual Orientation

Geriatrics/Practice in skilled nursing facilities

Chronic Health Problems/Operating in the behavioral medicine arena

Racial/Ethnic/Cultural/Linguistic Issues

HIPAA

Internet/electronic media

Consent to treatment by a child

Prohibitions against Disclosure

Authorized and Mandated Disclosure

Child and Elder Abuse Mandated Reporting Laws

Dual Relationships (non-sexual boundary violations)

Parents Access to Children’s Records

Child Custody Evaluations

Fraudulent Billing Practices

Comparison of State Practice Acts

Privileged Communication

Aspirational Principles

Ethical issues with HIV+ clients and other infectious diseases controlled by health department guidelines

Psychologists and medication (consultation and prescription)

Ethical issues in family and marital therapy

Ethical issues in Supervision

Ethical issues in research with human participants

Ethical issues in the care and conduct of research with animals

OUTLINE: By Day 7 of Week Five, submit a one to four page, comprehensive outline, double-spaced, addressing ethical issues related to your chosen topic. It should reflect the major points or sources that you expect to use in the final work. See the outline rubric for guidance, under the rubric section below.

Research Paper:

Your research paper is due by Day 7 of Week 9. IThe paper should be 8-12 pages in length (of text) and should address ethical issues germane to your chosen topic. It should be a scholarly document with appropriate citations and references per APA style (The paper must follow APA Publication Manual guidelines). You must support statements made in your research with references. Adequate documentation of your sources is mandatory. See the rubric for scoring criteria. The research paper should contain all aspects requested by the rubric for full points.

Outline for Paper due by Day Seven. SEE SYLLABUS FOR DETAILS

Due this week: Outline for paper- Day Seven
Submit the Week 5 Paper outline for your final paper.

By the end of Week Five, submit a 2-4 page outline of your topic. It should reflect the major points or sources that you expect to use in the final work.

Here is the grading rubric for your convenience: