Social Work practitioners can no longer rely on their desire to help as the major criterion for the effectiveness of their interventions. It is imperative that we are able to demonstrate that our interventions are effective for a particular problem and person. One of the ways to evaluate the effectiveness of a given theory or model of intervention is to evaluate its use with various types of clients, e.g. children, adolescents, adults, the aged, et. al. in order to alleviate specific problems. Take one of the theories being studied throughout the program, and find some of the research that studies the effectiveness of using this theory with a particular problem or child welfare population. 

Topic: Is Multisystematic therapy (theory) effective in treating victims of child maltreatment (particular problem or child welfare population)? 

This assignment does not require a complete review of all the studies that have been conducted on a specific theory (or one of its concepts) but rather asks that you find several studies, summarize these, and then make some evaluative comments based on your reading of the literature. (a study’s methodology and findings are important aspects to consider). You may find that there is little data to support a claim of effectiveness or not. That is fine as long as you can support your conclusion. You will need to search not just the social work literature but the psychology, counseling, and psychiatry literature as well. I suggest using the databases of psyc info, med line, and social work research and abstracts for a start.

Since EBP requires the integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, and a client’s values and circumstances, please comment on these aspects of EBP and how they fit or do not fit with the empirical studies you have reviewed. A minimum of 6 peer-reviewed references are required (outside of course material). 

1. How do you define disability? What is the importance and significance of the study of disability in the modern context?  
2. Discuss the models of disability. Which model do you think best fits your own conception of disability?  
3. How have conceptions of and attitudes towards the disabled changed throughout history? 

at least 2-3 paragraphs. Your response should include citations and an accompanying reference list in APA-7 format to document the source of your ideas

  On the following slides there are six different images representing different types of art media used to create artwork – painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and printmaking. Using these images, create a PowerPoint presentation (one image on each slide) identifying the type of media used. In the notes section (below slide), write a script for a presentation where you identify the genre and analyze how the different types of media materials affect the style and technique. 

Instructions: Read Which Is the Most Influential Work of Art Of the Last 100 Years (Plagens, Peter, Newsweek, 7/2/2007, Vol. 150, Issue 2) and review ‘Picasso and American Art’ (Associated Press, 2006). These resources better explain how artists were influenced and inspired by other artists, social influences, and cultures, including Picasso himself while painting “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”. Write a 1-2 page paper discussing the following topics:

• How art was understood, appreciated, and shared historically, both by artists and the general public
• How the discovery and appreciation of art has changed due to advances in technology
• How social and political happenings have influenced artists

Develop a PowerPoint

The second file you will be turning in is a PowerPoint. At some point in your career, you may need to create a report and then present that information to colleagues — most likely in a PowerPoint Presentation. That is what you will be doing for this part of the project.

1. Your PowerPoint should include the following types of slides, for a total of 7 or more slides.
2. Title Slide
3. A content slide for each communication element
4. Definition of element
5. How the element was shown in the movie
6. Conclusion Slide
7. References Slide
8. When you are creating your PowerPoint, keep these things in mind:
9. Make sure your content is well organized and flows logically.
10. Use the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint to reduce the amount of text that appears on the slides. (The Speaker Notes will contain the text that guides what you would say while presenting the slides.)
11. Add pictures to the PowerPoint to demonstrate your creativity and visual communication skills.
12. Use proper grammar and spelling.
13. Cite each definition with proper APA citation style.

When developing a PowerPoint slideshow, it’s important to be mindful of how you layout your content. The slides should present key points, arranged logically, without extraneous information contributing to a cluttered look. Using the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint is a great way to include relevant details without overloading the slides.

For information about credible resources, creating PowerPoint presentations, or adding Speaker Notes, consult the resources below.

• How do I know if a source is credible?
• PowerPoint & APA: citing sources and creating reference lists in PPT presentations
• Writing Guide: PowerPoints
• PowerPoint FAQ
• How do I add Speaker Notes to my PowerPoint presentation slides?