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S​‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌​tep 2: Search and Appraise—30% of the final grade
This assignment aims to help you develop your skills for critiquing the methodological
rigor of empirical studies.
1. State the practice-related researchable question that you developed for Step 1 (or
its revised version based on the feedback to your first assignment). Use electronic
resources to search for studies that provide empirical evidence to inform your
practice question and decision. Focus on social work practice (i.e., not psychiatric,
medical, etc.). Relevant databases relative to EBP are identified on the last page
of the syllabus. You are strongly encouraged to prefer the use of available
specialized databases (e.g., Cochrane, Campbell, Psychinfo, Family and Society
Studies, SAMHSA, National Institute of Mental Health, PsychArticles, SocIndex,
Social Work Abstract, Social Services).
(5 Points)
2. Search—Identify the following:
a. The search terms you have used in your work
b. The databases or other sources you have used
c. The results you get from this process (i.e., how many articles you
found, which were the most useful data sources)
Note: An excellent example of reporting such searches is available on p. 364 of
the article: Byrne, M., Carr, A., & Clark, M. (2004). The Efficacy of Behavioral
Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couple
Distress. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal, 26(4), 361-
387.
(5 Points)
3. Description: From the articles you identify, choose two that offer the best
available evidence relevant to your practice question and acquire them. State the
rationale that informed your choice of the studies discussed in these particular
articles. For each of these articles, address the following points:
a. Give the APA citation correctly
b. Identify the purpose of the study and briefly (4-5 sentences)
summarize in your own words the method including a) design (e.g.,
case study, randomized clinical trial, systematic review, etc.), b)
sampling strategy, sample type, and size
c. Measurement (including the instrument, type, and the number of items,
validity, and reliability)
d. Data analysis (i.e., which strategies, such as statistical test or content
analysis were used to conclude the data regarding the research
question/s)
e. Ethical ​‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌​aspects. Do not report findings. You are encouraged to use the
structure of abstracts in journals as a template for presenting a concise
summary of the study. (5 Points)
4. Critique: This is an essential part of the assignment. CRITICALLY appraise this
evidence using the criteria you have learned in this course. Evaluate the rigor of
the evidence based on aspects such as validity and reliability of measurements,
appropriateness of design for the question, sample, and data collection strategies.
You are expected to address data analysis strategies just to the degree that you
learned about them in the foundation research class (i.e., chi-square, t-test, and
correlations). Some of the studies may have used more sophisticated statistical
analysis about which you did not learn, and you are not expected to critique
those. Identify a minimum of one strength and one limitation using the criteria
provided in the textbooks and discussed in class. Justify your evaluation, i.e.,
explain why you see these as limitations/strengths.
Please pay attention to the following points:
a. Do not summarize the articles. Focus on reporting the relevant research
aspects and processes.
b. Write in your own words what the researcher/s did and how they did
it rather than quoting the author’s description.
c. The main goal is to demonstrate your critical view of the studies’
methodologies. This focus should be reflected in the weight (and space)
you dedicate to the critique. While an accurate and specific description is
essential, it needs to be concise, whereas the critique should be elaborate.
d. Critique the study (what was done) rather than the article (how it is
written).
Focus on addressing the specific questions identified in the assignment.
(7 Points)
5. Summary: Which of the studies offers the most robust scientific
evidence (NOT which article is the most precise or most applicable to your client;
instead, which study is the strongest from the methodological viewpoint)?
Clearly articulate the rationale for your choice and support it with evidence.
(3 Points)
This part of the assignment is expected to be up to ten pages ages, double-spaced,
with 12 font. Students will be evaluated on thoroughness, critical thinking,
grammar, proper use of APA referencing, and overall present​‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‌​ation

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