Instruction
What Is Quality Research?
Provide an explanation of the importance of critically analyzing counseling research in terms of the consequences of applying the results of poorly conducted research to your practice as a counselor. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your point(s).
Readings
Course Text: Norcross, J., Hogan, T., & Koocher, G. (2008). Clinician's guide to evidence-based practices: Mental health and the addictions. New York, NY: Oxford Press.
Course Text: Counseling Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods
Chapter 17, `Ethical Consideration in the Practice of Research`
Chapter 18, `Multicultural Issues in Research
Article: Spengler, P. M., White, M. J., Egisdottir, S., Maugherman, A. S., Anderson, L. A., Cook, R. S., & Rush, J. D. (2009). The meta-analysis of clinical judgment project: Effects of experience on judgment accuracy. The Counseling Psychologist, 37, 3503 84.