The Critique should not exceed 2 pages single spaced.
Programs can be relevant to the issue you have chosen for your final project, and thus reflect work you have identified in your review of the research literature. Although it is preferred that you identify a program from the published research literature (i.e., one which has been subjected to systematic evaluation), you may choose a program that is less well researched and available from other sources (e.g., published programs, agency websites engaged in community intervention). The latter programs, however, should be subjected to the same level of analysis with regard to key program components.
(I will send some details about the final project so that the one assigned can have an idea of what to do the program critique on)
The Program Critique involves review and critical analysis of a specific program with regard to the four main components of the conceptual framework of community psychology described in Nelson & Prilleltenksy (2005; introduced in Chapter 2):
Structure of the Critique
Describe program goals & objectives, conceptual/theoretical model, target population, staff, context/location, program content, intervention methods, research methods, program outcomes
Discuss the program with regard to the four components described in Nelson & Prilleltenksy (2005). Be sure to make use of and cite Nelson & Prilleltenksy’s portrayal of these components.
Be sure to focus your analysis on:
III. Suggestions for Program Improvement
Provide suggestions for program improvement based on your critical analysis.
The Critique should not exceed 2 pages single spaced.