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While it may be easy to measure program  outputs (such as how many people attended program events), it may be more difficult to measure  outcomes . And while you may be able to look at someone and observe change over time, how do you really know change has occurred? The goal of validated measurement instruments is to make this somewhat vague or mysterious process more scientific. Tools such as client satisfaction surveys, scales, assessments, and inventories like the Beck Depression Inventory provide specific information with which to measure outcomes.

In this Assignment, you research and select the instruments that you would use for measurement of your program outcomes.

· Review Chapter 9 of the course text to learn about methods for measuring outcomes. 

· Consider the outcomes that you have crafted for your proposed program and how you might measure the extent to which the program is achieving those outcomes.

· Use the Walden Library link in the Learning Resources to explore databases for tests and measures (i.e., instruments) pertaining to your refined outcomes.

ASSESSMENT

Submit a 1- to 2-page paper in which you:

· Describe how you would measure the outcomes that you identified in Discussion. ATTACHED BELOW

· Specifically, identify the  two best measurement instruments that you would use and explain why. 

· Include strengths and limitations, and consider criteria such as usefulness, validity, reliability, precision, feasibility, and cost. 

· Describe how you would collect the data and what you would expect to learn from it. 

Use the Learning Resources and peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles to support your paper. Make sure to include appropriate APA citations and a reference list.  

SOCW_6311_Week6_Assignment_Rubric

SOCW_6311_Week6_Assignment_Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmit a 1- to 2-page paper in which you:...Describe how you would measure the outcomes that you identified in Discussion....Specifically, identify the two best measurement instruments that you would use and explain why. ...Include strengths and limitations, and consider criteria such as usefulness, validity, reliability, precision, feasibility, and cost.

25 to >22.25 ptsExceeds Expectation 90%-100%Response meets expectations and exceeds through additional details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources.

22.25 to >19.75 ptsMeets Expectation 80%–89%Response fully describes plans for measuring the outcomes identified in Discussion. Response identifies two measurement instruments and fully explains why these would be the most appropriate. Response addresses both strengths and limitations and shows evidence of considering a range of criteria (usefulness, validity, reliability, precision, feasibility, cost). ... Response demonstrates clear connection to the Learning Resources.

19.75 to >17.25 ptsFair 70%–79%Response provides a limited, incomplete, or vaguely developed description of plans for measuring the outcomes identified in Discussion. Response identifies two measurement instruments and vaguely or incompletely explains why these would be the most appropriate. Response addresses strengths and limitations but shows limited evidence of considering a range of criteria (usefulness, validity, reliability, precision, feasibility, cost). ... Response may show evidence of connection to the Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

17.25 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0%–69%Response makes little or no attempt to describe plans for measuring the outcomes identified in Discussion. Response identifies one or no measurement instruments. There is little or no attempt to address strengths or limitations and no evidence of considering a range of criteria (usefulness, validity, reliability, precision, feasibility, cost). ... Response does not demonstrate connection to the Learning Resources. No resources are used to support the response.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribe how you would collect the data and what you would expect to learn from it.

17.5 to >15.58 ptsExceeds Expectation 90%-100%Response meets expectations and exceeds through additional details and examples from the Learning Resources, peer-reviewed research, or other relevant sources.

15.58 to >13.83 ptsMeets Expectation 80%–89%Response fully describes data collection and expected learning from the data. ... Response demonstrates clear connection to the Learning Resources.

13.83 to >12.08 ptsFair 70%–79%Response provides a limited, incomplete, or vaguely developed description of data collection and expected learning from the data. ... Response may show evidence of connection to the Learning Resources, but it is vague or poorly connected.

12.08 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0%–69%Response makes little or no attempt to describe data collection and expected learning from the data. ... Response does not demonstrate connection to the Learning Resources. No resources are used to support the response.

17.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting

7.5 to >6.68 ptsExceeds Expectation 90%-100%Paper meets length requirements, meets expectations, is generally error-free (two or fewer), and further exceeds by showcasing an exemplary scholarly voice to develop its message or communicate ideas.   ... Paper appropriately paraphrases sources, using one or fewer quotes. Presents polished APA Style. Citations, reference list, and paper formatting are generally error-free (two or fewer).   ... Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

6.68 to >5.93 ptsMeets Expectation 80%–89%Paper meets length requirements and is clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor, minimal (three to five), and do not interfere with the scholarly message. The paper displays effective organization and focus to communicate ideas.   ... Paper appropriately paraphrases sources. Paper may use two to three short quotes but provides appropriate reference. Consistently documents sources in APA Style. Uses citations for ideas requiring attribution, with a few minimal errors (three to five). The reference list is complete and contains only minimal errors (three to five). Paper formatting is appropriate. There is a clear distinction between cited content and original thought.   ... Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

5.93 to >5.18 ptsFair 70%–79%Paper does not meet length requirements (either somewhat too short or too long). The paper is somewhat clear and coherent. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are minor but frequent (5–10) and occasionally interfere with the message. The paper lacks clear organization or occasionally strays from the focus.   ...  Paper may rely on four short quotes or one to two long quotes (over 40 words) and/or does not sufficiently paraphrase material from other resources into student’s own words. Attempts to document sources in APA Style. Citations are present but contain frequent APA errors or omissions. A reference list is provided but is incomplete and/or contains frequent APA errors. Paper formatting may be incorrect (e.g., single-spaced or without a title page).  ... Occasionally lacks a clear distinction between cited content and original thought.   ... Tone and presentation of ideas are free from bias and objective, unless otherwise directed in the prompt.

5.18 to >0 ptsNeeds Improvement 0%–69%Paper does not meet length requirements (either significantly too short or too long). The paper lacks clarity and coherence. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation are major, pervasive (11+), and interfere with the message. The paper is not organized or lacks focus.   ... Paper relies excessively on quoting (five or more short quotes or three or more long quotes [over 40 words]) and/or uses quoted material without paraphrasing or referencing the source of the material. Little or no attempt has been made to document sources in APA Style. Citations are infrequent or missing, and a reference list is not provided. Little or no attempt has been made to format the paper in APA Style. ... There is no distinction between cited content and original thought.  ... Tone and presentation of ideas reveal bias and subjectivity.

7.5 pts

Total Points: 50

· DISCUSSION POST THIS WEEK

· Briefly describe the overarching aim/goal of your proposed program.

· Select two outcomes from your program-level logic model and write them in a sentence format that includes performance, conditions, and criteria. 

· Explain how these outcomes would support the overarching aim/goal of the program.

Note discussion assignment : The main goal of my proposed program at Still Waters Professional Counseling is to help mandated substance use clients become more engaged and internally motivated in their treatment. A lot of clients attend because they have to, not because they want to, so this program focuses on creating a more structured and interactive environment where they can build skills and start making real changes. This connects with what Dudley (2020) explains about making sure program goals clearly address the main problem.

The first outcome is: After completing four Motivational Interviewing sessions, clients will verbally identify at least one personal treatment goal and participate in session discussions for at least 10 minutes each session. In this outcome, the performance is identifying a goal and participating in discussion, the condition is after four sessions, and the criteria are at least one goal and 10 minutes of participation. This follows Dudley’s (2020) idea that outcomes should be specific and observable so we can actually measure progress.

The second outcome is: During weekly check-ins over a four-week period, clients will demonstrate the use of at least two coping skills, documented through goal-tracking worksheets. Here, the performance is using coping skills, the condition is during weekly check-ins, and the criteria are using at least two skills over four weeks. Dudley (2020) points out that outcomes should clearly show how often and how well a behavior happens.

These outcomes support the overall goal by first helping clients get more involved in their treatment, which is really important for people who may not want to be there at first (Dudley, 2020). Then, the second outcome helps them actually use coping skills in real life, which can reduce substance use over time. Together, these steps help move clients from just showing up to actually making meaningful changes.

References Dudley, J. R. (2020).  Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.