Essay Assignment
First, you will focus on defining, refining, and critiquing the concept of evidence-based programs and their connection to theory. Having read and reviewed these resources, prepare a reflection paper on evidence-based programs and practices. Be sure your paper addresses the following:
• Include a definition of evidence-based programs.
• Determine how these programs draw from theory.
• Identify appropriate questions and their elements used in choosing an evidence-based program.
• Include an explanation of an evidence continuum that you consider valid when reviewing your topic in health psychology.
Part 1: Define and Refine
Do a practice run using the resources this week and focus on three major elements:
1. Identify the evidence-based theories being discussed. Define them.
2. Indicate which questions the researchers proposed that drew them to the theories.
3. Discuss how the topic is reinterpreted from these theories.
Part 2: Critique Evidence-Based Programs
Finally, pick a research paper that you have previously reviewed, and then review the same three elements discussed above:
1. Identify the evidence-based theories being discussed. Define them.
2. Indicate which questions the researchers proposed that drew them to the theories.
3. Discuss how the topic is reinterpreted from these theories.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.