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SOC 480 Topic 3 Benchmark Program Evaluation Checklist and Essay

The final Research Proposal assignment for this course contains multiple parts that are due at different intervals in the course, with the final assignment due in Topic 8. Access and read the “Research Proposal Assignment Criteria” to understand each section of the assignment. It is essential for social workers to be able to evaluate an existing program within a community in order to develop a proposal for an effective project/program that fills the needs of a community. Remember, you are looking for a gap in services provided and a project/program solution as to how your proposal will fill that gap.

SOC 480 Topic 3 Discussion Question 1

Access and read the “Mock Community” case study. Explain if the existing program within the community addresses the needs of the target population effectively or not. How could community involvement in the program be improved? Propose some activities that meet the needs of the target population of this program. Propose a mission statement/vision for the existing program within the community.

SOC 480 Topic 3 Discussion Question 2

In the “Mock Community” case study, explain if the program is a single-subject (system) design or not. What are some pros and cons to using a single-subject design to evaluate a client or policy? Next, propose an effective program structure that addresses the needs of the target population within the Mock Community.