Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed

Research and Research-informed Practice

Kaitlyn Thomas
Professor: Jody Thomas
SWK 4910 400: Integrative Field Seminar
 Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and
Research-informed Practice
Behaviors:
1. Use practice experience and
theory to inform scientific inquiry
and research.
2. Apply critical thinking to engage
in analysis of quantitative and
qualitative research methods and
research findings.
3. Use and translate research
evidence to inform and improve
practice, policy, and service
delivery.
 1. Sat in on group sessions and implied
scientific findings as well as theories
when discussing client lifestyle.
Looked in depth in why an individual
Behaviors may be going through certain issues.
Implemented 2. Researched numerous findings and
ideas on how to bring in students and
advocate for the STAR Program.
3. While doing my advocacy project I
used the information found to contact
congressmen , and utilize the tools
during sessions to do so. By listening
to issues that are affecting college
students on campus, I was able to
address them to the leaders in that
serve the community.