Instruction
WK2 DISC HUMN 8327
What Is Quality Research?
Consider the foundation of evidence-based practice and develop a conceptual understanding of the scholar practitioner model and how professional literature plays a role in all that you do as a practicing counselor.
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).
Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.
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.