Debate Paper
**My name last name starts with a T (CON) meaning I am against the use of video/online therapy etc**
**Please post the intro asap**
*Instructions for Debate on Emerging Issues:
You will debate the use of video/online therapy and/or telephone therapy in the assessment and diagnosis of those individuals seeking counseling services. For the “pro” side, you agree with the use of video/online therapy and/or telephone therapy in the assessment and diagnosis of those individuals seeking counseling services. On the other hand, for the “con” side, you are against this type of therapy.
For the Debate Assignment, students with last names beginning with A-M are assigned to the “pro” side. Students with last names beginning with N-Z are assigned to the “con” side of the debate.
In your assignment, you are to answer the following instructions (e.g., grading rubric in syllabus):
1. Discuss your basic understanding of this emerging issue and of the research findings
2. Criticize aspects of this emerging issue and present your assigned side of the debate in a rational manner (e.g., in justifying the use of a method with a selected population)
3. Identify at least two critical dilemmas and/or points related to this issue (e.g., ethical/sociocultural concerns)
4. Make sure you use APA citations and references when referring to findings supporting your assigned side of the debate (e.g., APA refereed articles)(2-4 psychological articles)
5. Defend your position with compelling arguments and predict future trends on this emerging issue
