Discuss Building Applied Research Projects Essay

November 29, 2022

Discuss Building Applied Research Projects Essay

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Discuss Building Applied Research Projects Essay

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Developing applied research projects

Managing constraints and opportunities

Analyzing social data

Reading: Berk/Hauser; Burawoy/Tittle

Teen Empowerment;

Employment and Training for Homeless Persons

AIDS/HIV Prevention Practice in Massachusetts Shelters;

Homeless Persons’ Residential Preferences and Needs

1.Questions: Which of the five applied reports provides what you think is the best model for using research to influence social policy? Why? Which of the five applied reports do you think is the least effective model for how to use research to influence social policy? Why?
Answers should be 2-3 paragraphs and no more than one page in total. Each answer should include an explanation of your reasoning.

2.Respond to other comment for the same question below:

I think the “Employment and Training for Homeless Persons” study provided the best model for using research to influence social policy. Per Berk’s article on applied sociological research, the best research requires the use of multiple methods, and it is clear which data is statistically significant. This study utilized both a questionnaire, observation, and interviews. The statistically significant data was explicitly stated as having a chi square value of less than .1. Berk would also comment that this study was strengthened because it was a team effort since this was a graduate class working together. I think that because this article focuses on job training at two large shelters in a city, the outcomes of the research can be applied to small shelters as well. One question I had from this reading is what happens after these individuals leave the shelter. Do they apply for HomeBASE so they can be helped get into stable housing with financial assistance and case management? Are these resources available to apply?

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However, I think the Homeless Persons’ Residential Preferences and Needs article is the least effective model to influence social policy. This article heavily relies on interviewing and lacks a strong interdisciplinary approach. Although some surveying is completed, it is not as strong as the Employment and Training article. It is hard to apply the findings of this study elsewhere because only two types of shelters: mental health and geriatric shelter. If more shelters were involved, I think the article would be stronger in influencing social policy.

Discuss Building Applied Research Projects Essay

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.