Defining Your Consulting Practice

PSY8721WK5ASSIGNMENTINSTRUCTIONS.docx In this assignment, you will describe your ideal consulting practice. This includes the psychological discipline (such as I/O psychology, educational psychology, sports psychology, or clinical psychology), the different levels of consulting (individual, group and team, or organizational), and your market niche (such as industry group). You will also describe the type of consulting you plan to do, such as owning your own business, working for a consulting firm, or serving as an internal consultant. The goal is to start your vision for your consulting career. Preparation For this assignment, you may need to use the  Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site.  to find scholarly resources. The following resources will help you find what you are looking for. · How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles?Links to an external site. · Psychology Research GuideLinks to an external site. . Instructions Your assignment should include the following: · Describe the levels of psychological consulting. · Identify the market niche in which you would provide consulting services. · Describe the type of consulting service appropriate for type of consulting. · Describe an approach to consulting. Assignment Requirements: · Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. · APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting. · Number of References: Your paper should include at least three properly cited scholarly or professional resources. · Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages of content in addition to the title page and reference page. · Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: · Competency 1: Evaluate the knowledge and skills required for a consulting career. · Describe the levels of psychological consulting. · Identify the market niche in which consulting services would be provided. · Describe the type of consulting service appropriate for a level of consulting. · Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions. · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards. · Apply  APA Style and FormatLinks to an external site.  to scholarly writing. Refer to the rubric to ensure you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.