Essay

This week is divided into two sections. First, you will focus on defining, refining, and critiquing the concept of evidence-based programs and their connection to theory.  Having read and reviewed these resources, prepare a reflection paper on evidence-based programs and practices. Be sure your paper addresses the following:

• Include a definition of evidence-based programs. 
• Determine how these programs draw from theory.
• Identify appropriate questions and their elements used in choosing an evidence-based program.
• Include an explanation of an evidence continuum that you consider valid when reviewing your topic in health psychology.

Part 1: Define and Refine

Do a practice run using the resources this week and focus on three major elements:

1. Identify the evidence-based theories being discussed.  Define them.
2. Indicate which questions the researchers proposed that drew them to the theories.
3. Discuss how the topic is reinterpreted from these theories.

Part 2: Critique Evidence-Based Programs

Finally, pick a research paper that you have previously reviewed, and then review the same three elements discussed above:

1. Identify the evidence-based theories being discussed.  Define them.
2. Indicate which questions the researchers proposed that drew them to the theories.
3. Discuss how the topic is reinterpreted from these theories.

Part 1 Length: 3 pages, not including title and reference pages

Part 2 Length: 3 pages, not including title and reference pages

Total Length of Part 1 and Part 2: 6 pages, not including title and reference pages

References: Include three to five scholarly previous resources.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.