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Carefully select 4 articles from professional literature, each pertaining to one of the questions
identified in Assignment 1: Abstract and Group Planning.
Question: How can I balance the use of self-input or sharing personal information without being deemed unprofessional?
Articles from peer-reviewed journals include
the following:
• Descriptive studies, which discuss programs or group interventions
• Case studies, which describe a particular group experience or intervention
• Evaluative studies, which look at the effectiveness of various types of group work
interventions
Ensure that your articles are selected
for applicability to the population you will be serving (African American Women, Women) and/or their provisions of empirical support
for the evidence-based practices, programs, or interventions discussed.
Make sure that you choose articles from peer-reviewed journals (for example, Social Work With
Groups) rather than from popular magazines, websites, or newsletters.
Using 2 to 3 typed pages (double-spaced) for each article, (1) prepare a summary of each
article; (2) discuss the article in terms of its usefulness to you in planning, developing, and/or
implementing your group project; and (3) critically evaluate the article by discussing its strengths
and limitations, as well as any questions that remain unanswered for you.
The assignment will be a total of 9–13 typed pages (2 to 3 typed pages for each article;
abstract is on its own page), double-spaced, adhere to APA (6th ed.) style of
documentation, and follow the formatting template.
Follow the instructions carefully, using the headings and responding to the prompts provided for
each topic.
Abstract:
Compose a brief abstract (150–250 words) providing an overview of your rationale for the
articles you selected; summarize the knowledge obtained from the articles and their value to
your group project.
Note: One abstract is to be written for the assignment.
The following elements are to be written for each article.
Summary :
Briefly summarize the article. In other words, what was thi

s article about?
Description/Discussion:
Provide your rationale for selecting the article and its relevance to your group project, identifying
the question (from Assignment 1: Abstract and Group Planning) that was addressed by the
article. Describe the value of the article to your group project, specifically detailing knowledge
gleaned and its significance to your professional development (related to group work) and/or to
your group project. Discuss the ideas you got from the article that support the concept you have
for your group. Also discuss anything that might refute your initial conception of the group (if
applicable). Examples of questions to consider when describing the relevance of each article
follow:
• Does the article offer suggestions for evidence-based interventions or activities with your
chosen population?
• Does the article provide evidence about the benefits of using group work with your
chosen population?
• Does the article recommend using specific leadership skills or techniques for the group
you plan to lead?
• Does the article offer information that will assist you in determining criteria for
membership or membership selection?
Critical Evaluation:
Critically evaluate the article, addressing the questions that are left unanswered after reading
the study. Also, describe any limitations or problems you identified in the research (methods,
measures, sample, and so on). Articles from peer-reviewed journals generally fall into one these
types of studies: 1.) Descriptive studies, which discuss programs or group interventions; 2.)
case studies, which describe a particular group experience or intervention, and 3.) evaluative
studies, which look at the effectiveness of various types of group work interventions. State the
type of study covered in the article.
I have attached a copy of my group description for you to review to relate the question, How can I balance the use of self-input or sharing personal information without being deemed unprofessional?, to the 4 articles selected. Please contact me if you have any questions.