Posted: January 2nd, 2023

IMPROVE PRACTICE USING EVIDENCE

WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT
IMPROVE PRACTICE USING EVIDENCE
When you hear the word “evidence” in evidence-based practice, you may think of hours in a library. But social workers seek evidence through many different sources, including supervisors, colleagues, trainings, conferences, scholarly publications, and professional journals.
At the same time, just because research is published does not mean it is without limitations. Social workers strive to be critical consumers of research related to practice. Even if you do not wish to conduct research, it is important to understand the language of research to determine whether or not the findings could be applied to the client population with whom you work. You also want to be able to evaluate your client outcomes to determine if the intervention you implemented was effective.
For this Assignment, you define evidence-based practice and the role of research evidence to improve practice in social work.
RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7
In a 1- to 2-page paper, respond to the following:
• Define evidence-based practice in your own words.
• Explain how you can improve your practice and achieve your professional goals by reading articles about practice or attending trainings and continuing education.
• Explain how you can improve practice by evaluating the outcomes of practice.
o Provide an example by identifying whether you met or did not meet the goal from Week 2. Explain how you will use this information as you plan your skill development for moving forward in the program.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.
IMPROVE PRACTICE USING EVIDENCE
When you hear the word “evidence” in evidence-based practice, you may think of hours in a library. But social workers seek evidence through many different sources, including supervisors, colleagues, trainings, conferences, scholarly publications, and professional journals.

At the same time, just because research is published does not mean it is without limitations. Social workers strive to be critical consumers of research related to practice. Even if you do not wish to conduct research, it is important to understand the language of research to determine whether or not the findings could be applied to the client population with whom you work. You also want to be able to evaluate your client outcomes to determine if the intervention you implemented was effective.

For this Assignment, you define evidence-based practice and the role of research evidence to improve practice in social work.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

BY DAY 7
In a 1- to 2-page paper, respond to the following:

Define evidence-based practice in your own words.
Explain how you can improve your practice and achieve your professional goals by reading articles about practice or attending trainings and continuing education.
Explain how you can improve practice by evaluating the outcomes of practice.
Provide an example by identifying whether you met or did not meet the goal from Week 2. Explain how you will use this information as you plan your skill development for moving forward in the program.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area.

To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK6Assgn_LastName_Firstinitial
Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

Congratulations! After you have finished all of the assignments for this week, you have completed the course. Please submit your Course Assessment by the end of the week.

REFERENCE
• Gambrill, E. (2016). Is social work evidence-based? Does saying so make it so? Ongoing challenges in integrating research, practice and policy Links to an external site.. Journal of Social Work Education, 52(sup1), S110–S125. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174642
• Levenson, J. (2017). Trauma-informed social work practice Links to an external site.. Social Work, 62(2), 105-113.
• Parrish, D. E. (2018). Evidence-based practice: A common definition matters Links to an external site.. Journal of Social Work Education, 54(3), 407–411. https://doi.org/ 10.1080/10437797.2018.1498691
• Walden University: Writing Center. (n.d.). PowerPoint presentation Links to an external site.. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/templates/general#s-lg-box-20293636

Note: This is a link to a Walden University PowerPoint template.

• Walden University. (2021). Evidence-based practice. [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com/

Rubric
SOCW_6002_Week6_Assignment_Rubric
SOCW_6002_Week6_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition of evidence-based practice
25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper provides a detailed definition of evidence-based practice. Paper references readings to support description, but paraphrases fully into student’s own words.
22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper provides a definition of evidence-based practice. Paper references at least 1 reading to support description and paraphrases mostly into student’s own words. Any quotes used are then explained.
19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper provides a superficial definition of evidence-based practice. Paper either uses a non-scholarly reference to support description and/or uses extensive quoting of required resources with minimal paraphrasing or explanation.
17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper provides an incomplete definition of evidence-based practice. Description either does not reference any resources and/or simply copies and pastes from any source without any paraphrasing or explanation.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of improving practice through articles and trainings
25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper explains how practice can be improved through articles and training. Explanation provides 2 or more specific examples.
22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper explains how practice can be improved through articles and training. Explanation provides 2 examples, 1 of which is specific and the other somewhat general.
19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper explains how practice can be improved through articles and training. Explanation provides at least 1 example.
17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper either does not explain how practice can be improved through articles and training, and/or provides only 1 vague or general example.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of improving practice through Assessment of outcomes
25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper does all of the following while providing in-depth detail and specific examples: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example of how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as progress in the program.
22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper does all of the following: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example of how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as progress in the program.
19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper does at least 2 of the following or does 1–2 superficially: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example of how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as they progress in the program.
17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper does at least 1 of the following or does 2–3 superficially: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as progress in the program.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper meets expectations, is generally error free (2 or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop the message or communicate ideas. … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.
22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper meets length requirements. The paper is clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (3–5), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective organization and focus to communicate ideas. … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.
19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper does not meet length requirements either somewhat too short or too long. The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (5–10) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus. … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.
17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper does not meet length requirements either significantly too short or too long. The paper lacks clarity and coherence. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (11+), and interfere with the message. The paper is not organized or lacks focus. … Tone and presentation of ideas reveal bias and subjectivity.
25 pts

Rubric
SOCW_6002_Week6_Assignment_Rubric
SOCW_6002_Week6_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition of evidence-based practice 25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper provides a detailed definition of evidence-based practice. Paper references readings to support description, but paraphrases fully into student’s own words. 22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper provides a definition of evidence-based practice. Paper references at least 1 reading to support description and paraphrases mostly into student’s own words. Any quotes used are then explained. 19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper provides a superficial definition of evidence-based practice. Paper either uses a non-scholarly reference to support description and/or uses extensive quoting of required resources with minimal paraphrasing or explanation. 17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper provides an incomplete definition of evidence-based practice. Description either does not reference any resources and/or simply copies and pastes from any source without any paraphrasing or explanation.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of improving practice through articles and trainings 25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper explains how practice can be improved through articles and training. Explanation provides 2 or more specific examples. 22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper explains how practice can be improved through articles and training. Explanation provides 2 examples, 1 of which is specific and the other somewhat general. 19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper explains how practice can be improved through articles and training. Explanation provides at least 1 example. 17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper either does not explain how practice can be improved through articles and training, and/or provides only 1 vague or general example.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExplanation of improving practice through Assessment of outcomes 25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper does all of the following while providing in-depth detail and specific examples: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example of how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as progress in the program. 22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper does all of the following: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example of how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as progress in the program. 19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper does at least 2 of the following or does 1–2 superficially: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example of how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as they progress in the program. 17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper does at least 1 of the following or does 2–3 superficially: … 1) explains how practice can be improved through Assessment of outcomes;… 2) provides at least 1 example how goal was or was not met;… 3) explains how student will use this information as progress in the program.
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting 25 to >22.48 pts
Excellent
Paper meets expectations, is generally error free (2 or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop the message or communicate ideas. … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt. 22.48 to >19.98 pts
Good
Paper meets length requirements. The paper is clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (3–5), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective organization and focus to communicate ideas. … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt. 19.98 to >17.48 pts
Fair
Paper does not meet length requirements either somewhat too short or too long. The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (5–10) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus. … Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt. 17.48 to >0 pts
Poor
Paper does not meet length requirements either significantly too short or too long. The paper lacks clarity and coherence. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (11+), and interfere with the message. The paper is not organized or lacks focus. … Tone and presentation of ideas reveal bias and subjectivity.
25 pts
Total Points: 100
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