BEST Training
Module 2: Question
Selection
Overview of Module
2:
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Module 2 Handouts:
Five Client-Oriented
Practical Evidence Search (COPES) Question Types &
Features
Client-Oriented Practical Evidence Search (COPES) Example
Worksheet
Client-Oriented
Practical Evidence Search (COPES) Blank Worksheet
I. Question selection
a. List project focus
area for the question
b. Discuss elements of “researchable” questions (Use handout)
-Relevance to
practice
-Not something you already have the answer to
-Specific
c. Practice making up
a few questions (Worksheet)
d. Discussion, refinement and selection of description of question
II. Background
Information for the Question
a. Why this question
in particular?
b. Population
-Age
-Race/ethnicity
-Resources
-Key mental health/substance abuse issues
c. Agency
-Referral or
recruitment process
-Resources available (staffing etc.)
-Services currently provided to address problem or issue of interest
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