The first steps toward narrowing the gap between research and practice are recognizing that one exists and educating oneself and others. Social workers must realize the benefits and eliminate the misconceptions surrounding evidence-based practice. In the Bradley episode featured in the resources, the social worker combines her assessment of Tiffani Bradley’s individual situation with her…

SOCIAL WORK SOCW-6311-SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE RESEARCH II Discussion: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities of Evidence-Based Design   • Consider the following quotation: “Often times, potential users of research knowledge are unconnected to those who do the research, and consequently a huge gap ensues between research knowledge and practice behaviors” (Barwick, M., Boudell, K., Stasiulis, E., Ferguson,…

Part 3 (Due week 14) (Written part 2) Method of data collection  • How will you collect the data? (questionnaire/survey, focus groups, in-depth interviews? Will you collect data online/remotely or in person?  • What are the strengths and limitations of this method?  • How will your data collection method reflect inclusion for people within communities…

Part 2 (Due week 13)  Two-minute elevator Pitch ● This will be a part of the presentation of your proposal – separate guidelines for this are attached. This should be included in your google drive folder and will be shared with the class during the final class session.    

Part I (Due week 8)  Introduction, including problem statement  This section includes a statement of your research problem and informs your reader that this is indeed a problem worthy of social work research and one that is important to populations that have been marginalized by structures in our country. A good problem statement concisely makes…

Project Description and Final Participatory Action Research Proposal   Task:  Develop a detailed research design that is acceptable for a final research proposal.   Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to (1) learn how the parts of a proposal fit together; (2) explain your proposed research study in detail; (3) learn how to integrate…

Based on your readings and understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and class discussions write a 3-page paper as to how you would respond to the ethical dilemmas numbered 1-4 detailed below. Your explanation should detail the following: a) How would you respond? (e.g. what would you do) b) Explain the values and ethical…

Ethics and Values Assignment Based on your readings and understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics and class discussions write a 3-page paper as to how you would respond to the ethical dilemmas numbered 1-4 detailed below. Your explanation should detail the following: a) How would you respond? (e.g. what would you do) b) Explain…

In a paper (400-500 words), examine your growth as a professional social worker by reflecting on the following: Explain the need for spirituality in self-care. Why is it important? How is this need presented at your field placement site? Review the NASW Code of Ethics. Explain the need for spirituality in professional development as a…

Read the “Case of the Nativity Scene” document in preparation for this assignment. This case study examines the clash of at least two ethical standards in a community practice context. Case studies help social workers apply theoretical knowledge to complex situations, enhancing their problem-solving skills. The use of an ethical decision-making model provides a structured…