SWK 5001| Week 5: Research-Informed Practice

Problem Statement:

Using a specific social problem or practice issue relevant to social work (Lack of Accessible, Affordable Treatment Services), complete the following in approximately one page:


· Explain why this social problem or practice issue matters to the field of social work.

· Discuss how this social problem or practice issue connects to core social work values or ethical standards from the NASW Code of Ethics.

· Connect to at least two core values or ethical standards.

· Be specific and cite your connections using APA style.

· Literature Review Summary


Locate and review at least three recent (within the last 7 years) peer-reviewed scholarly research articles related to your topic and for each article in 2–3 pages total, complete the following:


· Summarize the purpose and main findings.

· Summarize how the research contributes to understanding the issue.

· Summarize any limitations or concerns related to cultural responsiveness, ethics, or applicability to social work practice.

· Evaluate the credibility and relevance of each article using critical thinking and academic language.


Additional Requirements


Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

Written communication:

Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.

Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, and tone.

APA formatting: Use Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for more APA resources specific to your degree level.

Number of resources: Identify at least three recent (within the last 7 years) scholarly sources that support your positions and use them throughout your paper using appropriate APA citations.

Use the Social Work Master's Program (MSW) Library GuideLinks to an external site. for research resources and library tools.

Length of paper: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding title and reference pages, and 1-inch margins.

Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.