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Wharton, Tracy C.; Kazi, Mansoor A. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2012
With increased pressure on programs to evaluate outcomes, the issue of evaluation in social work has never been so topical. In response to these pressures, there has been a growing interest in evidence-based practice and strategies for the evaluation of social work programs. The American Evaluation Association (AEA) is an international…
Descriptors: Evidence, Social Work, Professional Associations, Program Evaluation
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Lee, Eunjung; Mishna, Faye; Brennenstuhl, Sarah – Research on Social Work Practice, 2010
The purpose of this article is to develop guidelines to assist practitioners and researchers in evaluating and developing rigorous case studies. The main concern in evaluating a case study is to accurately assess its quality and ultimately to offer clients social work interventions informed by the best available evidence. To assess the quality of…
Descriptors: Research Design, Program Evaluation, Guidelines, Data Analysis
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Ferguson, Kristin M.; Wu, Qiaobing; Spruijt-Metz, Donna; Dyrness, Grace – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
In response to a recent call for research on the effectiveness of faith-based organizations, this article synthesizes how effectiveness has been defined and measured in evaluation research of faith-based programs. Although evidence indicates that religion can have a positive impact on individuals' well-being, no prior comprehensive review exists…
Descriptors: Evaluation Research, Program Effectiveness, Social Services, Religion