Submit a 4- to 5-page paper that outlines a plan for a program evaluation focused on outcomes. Be specific and elaborate.

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Social workers can apply knowledge and skills learned from conducting one type of evaluation to others. Moreover, evaluations themselves can inform and com`plement each other throughout the life of a program. This week, you apply all that you have learned about program evaluation throughout this course to aid you in program evaluation.
To prepare for this Assignment, review “Basic Guide to Program Evaluation (Including Outcomes Evaluation)” from this week’s resources, Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Retrieved from http://www.vitalsource.com , especially the sections titled “Outcomes-Based Evaluation” and “Contents of an Evaluation Plan.” Then, select a program that you would like to evaluate. You should build on work that you have done in previous assignments, but be sure to self-cite any written work that you have already submitted. Complete as many areas of the “Contents of an Evaluation Plan” as possible, leaving out items that assume you have already collected and analyzed the data.
By Day 7
Submit a 4- to 5-page paper that outlines a plan for a program evaluation focused on outcomes. Be specific and elaborate. Include the following information:

The purpose of the evaluation, including specific questions to be answered
The outcomes to be evaluated
The indicators or instruments to be used to measure those outcomes, including the strengths and limitations of those measures to be used to evaluate the outcomes
A rationale for selecting among the six group research designs
The methods for collecting, organizing and analyzing data

Choose one of the Business Scenario Options to establish the audience and business perspective for your Emerging Technology Analysis Report.

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Review the information presented in this Course Project Business Scenario and Topic Options (Word document) and then do the following:

  1. Choose one of the Business Scenario Options to establish the audience and business perspective for your Emerging Technology Analysis Report.
  2. Consider the Topic Options presented under each of the Emerging Technology Categories and choose one topic to investigate, “2.3) Smart Robots” for example. Be sure to choose a topic for your Emerging Technology Analysis Report that will be applicable to the business scenario you selected.
  3. In a 1-2 page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling and grammar, identify which Business Scenario Option and Topic Option you will be using as the basis for your Emerging Technology Analysis Report. Explain why you chose those options.

Describe how social workers can take action to address the issue and how you might take an active leadership role.

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Essay 1
In your own words, explain your understanding of the social work profession. Describe the personal characteristics that equip you for this field and thoroughly outline the professional and personal experiences that have inspired you to pursue social work. Your response to this question should be no more than 200 words. *

Essay 2
The field of social work is about recognizing social injustice and working to eliminate barriers often faced by underrepresented populations. Describe your experiences with recognizing social injustice and how a graduate degree in social work can help equip you to eliminate these barriers. Your answer should be no more than 200 words. *

Essay 3
The School of Social Work is dedicated to producing alumni who are influencing the social welfare of people, families, and communities through service and leadership by integrating faith. Describe what this statement means to you and how the social work program will influence you as a practitioner. Your answer should not be more than 200 words.

Essay 4
In no more than 200 words, describe a societal issue of importance to you. Address the following questions in your response. Why does this issue deserve public action and resources? How has society contributed to this issue? Describe how social workers can take action to address the issue and how you might take an active leadership role. Include any personal experiences which have contributed to your understanding of this issue. Provide at least one source supporting this issue. *
Societal Issue: Child abuse and neglect

explain why it could be done today and any problems you think both the researcher—Zimbardo and the participants might experience.

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Students will need to view the following film (click on title):  The Stanford Prison Experiment/Zimbardo Prison Experiment   If you are not able to access the film, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_LKzEqlPto

Students will need to respond to the following questions:

Based on the course material, what type of research data is being collected in this research project?  Quantitative or Qualitative, make sure to explain the reason why you chose this type of data collection.
Based on the course material (make sure review Chapter 2—2.3 Ethical Concerns), describe one ethical issue you identified within the film.  Explain why you consider it to be an ethical issue, make sure to use course material to support your response.
Do you think this type of research study could be done today (only need to choose one)?

If so, explain why it could be done today and any problems you think both the researcher—Zimbardo and the participants might experience.
If not, explain what would need to be changed in order for the experiment to be conducted today.

If you were conducting an experiment similar to the Zimbardo’s Prison Experiment, how would you try to capture the information Zimbardo was trying to capture without placing the participants in harm (remember you are trying to see what happens when people are placed in restrictive environments and have been assigned roles that they have never held)?
What were your overall thoughts about the experiment?
Do you think you could participate in an experiment of this nature?  Why or Why not?