Homework: Evidence Based Practice
According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice:
Social workers understand quantitative and qualitative research methods and their respective roles in advancing a science of social work and in evaluating their practice. Social workers know the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and culturally informed and ethical approaches to building knowledge. Social workers understand that evidence that informs practice derives from multi-disciplinary sources and multiple ways of knowing. They also understand the processes for translating research findings into effective practice. Social workers:
a) Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research;
b) Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings; and
c) Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.
This homework is intended to help students demonstrate the behavioral components of this competency in their field education.
To Prepare: Meet with your Field Instructor. During the meeting, you are expected to assess the population(s) served by the agency. After meeting with the Field Instructor, conduct extensive research regarding the agency's client population. You will be expected to use at least 5 peer-reviewed resources. The purpose of the research is to discover "evidenced based practices" that are most effective while working with clients served within the population. If the agency serves more than one population, select one sub-population within the agency to conduct the review.
Task:
Create a 10 to 12 slide PowerPoint Presentation, where you will explain the following:
a) Population researched - Drug Addicts
b) Best evidenced based practices modalities used to engage the population
c) Current modalities used in the agency
d) Briefly discuss and suggest to methods of implementing evidence-based practices in the agency
e) Analyze the findings from the articles you researched
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.