This document outlines an assignment focused on evidence-based practice for social work students at the Good Seed Drop-In, highlighting the need for understanding both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Students are required to assess a client population, conduct research using at least five peer-reviewed sources, and create a PowerPoint presentation discussing evidence-based practices relevant to the chosen population. The goal is to demonstrate the application of practice-informed research and to suggest methods for implementing these practices within the agency.

1. Assignment 2: Evidence Based Practice at Good Seed Drop-In
According to the Council on Social Work Education,
Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and
Research-informed Practice:
Social workers understand quantitative and qualitative research
methods and their respective roles in advancing a science of
social work and in evaluating their practice. Social workers
know the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and culturally
informed and ethical approaches to building knowledge. Social
workers understand that evidence that informs practice derives
from multi-disciplinary sources and multiple ways of knowing.
They also understand the processes for translating research
findings into effective practice. Social workers:
Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry
and research;
Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and
qualitative research methods and research findings; and
Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve
practice, policy, and service delivery.
This assignment is intended to help students demonstrate the
behavioral components of this competency in their field
education.

2. To Prepare: Meet with your Field Instructor. During the
meeting, you are expected to assess the population(s) served by
the agency. After meeting with the Field Instructor, conduct
extensive research regarding the agency’s client population.
You will be expected to use at least 5 peer-reviewed resources.
The purpose of the research is to discover “evidenced based
practices” that are most effective while working with clients
served within the population. If the agency serves more than
one population, select one sub-population within the agency to
conduct the review.
(Homeless youth from 18-25 years-old, Population Served
Transition Aged Youth or "TAY")
The Assignment: Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint Presentation,
where you will explain the following:
1. Population researched
2. Best evidenced based practices modalities used to engage the
population
3. Current modalities used in the agency
4. Briefly discuss and suggest to methods of implementing
evidence-based practices in the agency
5. Analyze the findings from the articles you researched
Note: You are expected to use a minimum of five references.
Assignment 2: Evidence Based