Discuss how evidence-based practice is defined as translational research. Describe the framework that supports that definition. Identify a population health issue you are interested in researching and discuss the issue using that framework. As you select an issue, remember you will be building upon your research in this course for your evidence-based practice project in the next course. Think about how you can focus your research now to help you complete your EBP project.

Note: While you will only be proposing a solution and implementation plan in your EBP project, keep in mind EBP projects lay a foundation for doctoral research, since doctoral candidates have the opportunity to actually implement their projects. If you are interested in pursuing doctoral education, it is a good idea to choose an issue you would be interested in pursuing in greater depth. The research and work you complete on your EBP project now can be used if you choose to move forward into doctoral education.

Question 2

Identify at least one barrier that relates to challenges with population health. Consider how you could employ translational research to potentially overcome this barrier. Identify the best type of translational research to address this barrier, and provide rationale for the type you have chosen. What would be the challenges of using this type? What strategies would you employ to provide an understanding of your chosen type of translational research and to gather collaborative support? 

Write a 5-7 page essay (12-point font size) excluding the cover page and reference page in APA format.  In your paper, the following criteria must be included: 1) briefly summarize the book, 2) critically analyze the author(s) main points and indicate the strengths and limitations of the book review, 3) comment on the findings, but add your own point of view, and 4) make your own recommendations to improve the book.

In your critical analysis, make sure you answer the following questions for your book review:  1) Are the results useful for readers in society?  2) How is the book relevant to this course, Psychology and African-Americans? 

Besides the preceding requirements, your paper will be graded on the following: 
a) adequate description of the topic, b) the thoughtfulness of your analysis, and c) and the
expository clarity and coherence of your paper, and c) spelling and grammar.  Each student must obtain approval from the instructor before beginning work on the assignment. You will post the title of your book in the discussion board area.

BOOK TITLE : Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr Joy Degruy