Description of the program or intervention to be evaluated, including a statement of the underlying explicit or implicit theory of change for the program or intervention (i.e., the mechanisms through which the intervention is expected to produce its intended outcomes).
Description of the program or intervention to be evaluated, including a statement of the underlying explicit or implicit theory of change for the program or intervention (i.e., the mechanisms through which the intervention is expected to produce its intended outcomes).. Appendix A. Common Assignment. Research Proposal
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Students will apply the concepts of this course by developing a research proposal for an intervention study or a program evaluation. The proposal will include the sections listed below.
1. Introduction.
a. Statement of the problem that the particular program or intervention is addressing.
b. Description of the program or intervention to be evaluated, including a statement of the underlying explicit or implicit theory of change for the program or intervention (i.e., the mechanisms through which the intervention is expected to produce its intended outcomes).
c. Description of the agency environment: including the receptivity of the administration staff, and other stakeholders
d. Client and organizational factors that influence the evaluation
e. Logic model
2. Literature Review
a. Critical review of the literature on the current evidence for the program or intervention effectiveness
b. Gaps in the literature
3. Study aims
a. Aims and objectives
b. Hypotheses
4. Methods
a. Study Design
i. Type of study (e.g., process, outcome, client satisfaction study)
ii. Study design (e.g., survey, pre-experimental, quasi-experimental, experimental)
b. Sample
i. Study population
ii. Eligibility criteria
iii. Sampling strategy
iv. Recruitment strategy
c. Measurement
i. State the independent, dependent, and other variables
ii. Identify and describe at least one measure of a study outcome
iii. If relevant: specify how program fidelity will be assessed
d. Data Collection Plan: what steps will be taken and by whom to collect data and provide informed consent
e. Data analysis strategy
5. Reference
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Common Assignment. Research Proposal (PLEASE CONTINUE FROM MY WORK AND ADD ON )
1. Introduction.
Birth Justice Warriors (BJW) is an organization – founded by Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust and Dr. Martine Hackett dedicated to addressing birth disparities and health related issues in Nassau County, New York. In Nassau County, women of color are four times more likely to die during childbirth than their white counterparts (Metrofocus, 2019). Despite having access to medical services and having a decent healthcare system/network, this area struggles with women of color receiving adequate care during pregnancy and post-partum. This organization found to provided education programs for the women and families within this region but failed to propose a program/intervention to address this issue directly.
a. Statement of the problem that the particular program or intervention is addressing.
Women of color within the Nassau County area are more likely to encounter birth disparities and health issues related to pregnancy than Caucasian women.
b. Description of the program or intervention to be evaluated, including a statement of the underlying explicit or implicit theory of change for the program or intervention (i.e., the mechanisms through which the intervention is expected to produce its intended outcomes).
The program intervention being proposed is creating an interdisciplinary team that focuses on supporting mothers within a hospital team. Having a team with multiple disciplines can increase support for the mothers who are carrying or postpartum to ensure appropriate follow-up is being made at bedside.
c. Description of the agency environment: including the receptivity of the administration staff, and other stakeholders.
The agency environment would include a team of health professionals that would develop a plan of care for the mothers. Staff would include a midwife, social worker, possible physician, and any other professional needed to transition the mother into post-care.
COMMON ASSIGNMENT & GRADING RUBRIC
| Competency and Dimension | Not Competent | Developing Competency | Competent | Advanced Competence |
| Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice.
To use research to design and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs |
Has not demonstrated any understanding of how to designing and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs. | Has shown limited evidence of understanding of how to designing and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs by including a statement of a theory of change, study aims, and methods. | Has demonstrated the ability to design and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs by including a good theory of change, clear study aims and methods. | Has completely demonstrated the ability to design and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs by including a strong statement of a theory of change, clear study aims and strong methods. |
| Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
To design and evaluation taking into account the state of the science, research design, and client and organizational factors. |
Has not demonstrated any understanding of how to design and evaluate the state of the science, research design, and client and organizational factors. The literature review was weak and the student did not take into account client and organizational factors in planning the research. | Has demonstrated limited evidence of how to design and evaluate the state of the science, research design, and client and organizational factors. The literature review was acceptable but the student did not take into account client and organizational factors in planning the research. | Has demonstrated a clear understanding of how to design and evaluate the state of the science, research design, and client and organizational factors. The literature review was good and the student took into account client and organizational factors in planning the research. | Has demonstrated a strong understanding of how to design and evaluate the state of the science, research design, and client and organizational factors. The literature review was very good and the student took into account client and organizational factors in planning the research. |
