Stimulus Questions: Chapter Two Research Training – Joys and Challenges 

Stimulus Questions: Chapter Two Research Training – Joys and Challenges 

Assignment Instructions

Overview

Each student will write answers to the Stimulus Questions located at the end of Chapters 2 (Research Training - Joys and Challenges). These questions are designed to assist you in conceptualizing your proposal, to evaluate your own personal perspectives of research, and to assist in understanding common methodologies used in counseling-related research.

Instructions

Please follow the below guidelines in completing your Stimulus Questions: Chapter Two Research Training – Joys and Challenges Assignment. Please be sure to provide concise answers to each question in hopes to catalyze important areas to consider for your research proposal. This assignment should not be lengthy but rather have concise reflections.

• Please use proper APA format for title page and paper.

• Include references (in current APA format) at the end of your document if you have them. 

• You may use references other than the required textbook (not required). Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed, professional journals.

• You may write in the first person for questions that are asking for personal reflection.

 Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

 Research Design in Counseling

Using the eBook: Research Design in Counseling Chapter 1 & 2 answer the following questions:

1. In what ways do you think scientific thinking might be useful for both practice and science activities?

2. Identify five activities you can do to incorporate scientific thinking into your counseling practice.

3. What do you see as the most important advantages of integrating science and practice in the counseling profession?

4. How do you see yourself in terms of being a researcher and/or practitioner?

5. What do you feel very passionate about in your future as a counselor? Can you see any way that research could help you enhance the work you will do within the areas that excite you the most?

6. What concerns, obstacles, and fears do you have about scientific training?

7. Examine the reactions you listed in question 6; why do you think you have these reactions?