1. Elspeth Slayter, Ph.D., Associate Professor School of Social Work, Salem State University

2. Review: Will be done in person two weeks from now Based on your first quiz Review of annotated bibliography/literature review basics Individual consultations via discussion board 2

3. Critical consumption of research AND skills to evaluate practice Learn to critically consume research Learn to develop practice evaluation plans Consider the process of evidence-based practice beyond evidence- supported interventions

4. Critical consumption of research AND skills to evaluate practice Learn to critically consume research Learn to develop practice evaluation plans Consider the process of evidence-based practice beyond evidence- supported interventions

5. Slayter 5 …bones for a “skeleton” that you piece together for the literature review… …and just what is an annotated bibliography?

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9. Posted on Canvas in “Files” section “D-Exemplar Assignments”

10. Slayter 10 Bibliography including a brief descriptive, evaluative paragraph for each citation Annotation for assessing relevance, accuracy, and quality of the source Themes: Author-Title-Year End product of a comprehensive literature review, (not simply the 1st 20 citations you find) As you gradually build understanding, it will become clear which sources are most relevant to your study

11. Slayter 11 Rationale: Road map for your literature review “Encourages” you to: getting articles read through & synthesize Anti-procrastination mechanism to avoid end-of-semester freakout

12. Literature Review Process of EBP Program Evaluation Social Research

13. Slayter 13 Use Galvan book as a resource Learn how to write a good literature review Integrating synthesizing

14. Slayter 14 How existing research fits together what you are doing? Also – you may be adding a piece to a jigsaw puzzle How does your work relate to existing literature?

15. Slayter 15 Be thorough Be selective (if overwhelmed w/existing studies) If not overwhelmed with existing studies - piece things together to show how you will fill the gap Compare, contrast & synthesize, synthesize! Don’t provide me with a list

16. Slayter 16 1) Show mastery of current/central issues 2) Set the stage for discussion of how your study is similar to/different from existing studies - builds a foundation for the next floor 3) Introduces and conceptually defines all variables to be used in the study 4) Not a laundry list of what people said 5) Compares/contrasts/critiques and synthesizes existing research

17. Slayter 17 1) Show mastery of current/central issues 2) Set the stage for discussion of how your study is similar to/different from existing studies - builds a foundation for the next floor 3) Introduces and conceptually defines all variables to be used in the study 4) Not a laundry list of what people said 5) Compares/contrasts/critiques and synthesizes existing research

18. Slayter 18 In-depth overview of application of the “dignity of risk” concept in policy for and practice with people with MR/DD Risk management theory and application in MR/DD services Sexuality: Feelings Values Morals Rock ‘n’ roll: Friendship Community inclusion Alcohol and drugs: Prevalence Consequences “Front-lines” policy implementation & practice

19. Post at least one comment and response to my question posted on Assignment 1 discussion board As needed, post questions on Assignment 2 discussion board Dip your toes into the empirical literature on the area you are focusing on for your paper (population & unit of service delivery) Post a brief, bulleted outline of the “theme areas” of empirical research on your topic in “Annotated Bibliography” discussion board Email me two empirical articles relating to your topic

20. All work for this online session needs to be completed by 10/13/14 at 9 a.m.

22. See you in two weeks!