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NU560 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Unit 5 Discussion

DQ1 Change Agent

According to Porter O’Grady and Malloch (2015), “In the twentieth century the focus of work was on performing the right processes. In the twenty-first-century the focus is on obtaining the right outcomes” (p. 4). The purpose of using evidence to guide practice is to promote positive outcomes.

Consider the following questions in your discussion post:

How do you see yourself as a change agent guiding others to move from a process focus to an outcomes focus?

Discuss this in relationship to your area of concentration – practice and/or education.

Elaborate the rationale behind the change from process to outcomes.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Respond to at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.

References and citations should conform to the APA standards.

Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

DQ2 Implementing EBP

Understanding of the evidence-based practice (EBP) models is key to implementation of EBP. There are various models available; some of which were presented to you in this unit.

Consider the following questions in your discussion post:

Select one of the models presented in this unit.

Describe how this model would be effective for implementing EBP and/or best practices in the practice, administration, or education setting.

Consider how you might introduce this change.

What barriers might you confront?

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Discussion Peer/Participation Prompt [Due Sunday]

Respond to at least two other student’s postings with substantive comments.

Substantive comments add to the discussion and provide your fellow students with information that will enhance the learning environment.

References and citations should conform to the APA standards.

Remember: Please respect the opinions of others, even if their views differ. In other words, disagree professionally and respectfully.

Plagiarism is never acceptable – give credit when credit is due – cite your sources.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.