In this assignment, learners will select a recent research study that explores an issue relevant to anti-oppressive social work practice. Learners will critically analyze the research findings and apply them to inform practice, policy, or programs. The assignment should include the sections identified below.
Summarize Research Study
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Summarize a research study, including clearly identifying and focusing on an aspect of anti-oppressive social work practice, its research question, methodology, and main findings. The study must be published within the last five years. Should be 6 pages.
Analysis of Findings
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Explain how key findings of the study apply to social work practice, policy, and/or programs.
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Cite clear examples from within the study.
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Analyze how the findings can be applied to address systemic biases, promote anti-racist and anti-oppressive strategies, and advance social, economic, cultural, and/or environmental justice for the population in the study.
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Provide specific examples that support the analysis.
Ethical Considerations
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Describe at least one potential ethical consideration related to the research study.
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Discuss the steps necessary to address the identified ethical consideration(s).
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Make sure you clearly identify a specific response and support your response using the NASW Code of Ethics.
Application to Practice, Policy, or Programs
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Propose at least two specific recommendations for applying specific research findings in practice, policy, or programs, including how to address inherent biases and advance anti-oppressive approaches within the field of social work.
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Support your recommendations with references from the academic or professional knowledge base.
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APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current Evidence and APA standards. See Evidence and APA Citation for Graduate Learners.
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Length of paper: 6 double-spaced pages, not including cover page and references page.
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Font and font size: Use APA approved font and size.