Conduct a comparative analysis of evaluative studies of interventions to address

Conduct a comparative analysis of evaluative studies of interventions to address a social problem of your choosing. (Substance abuse and addiction). Select a problem (Substance abuse and addiction) addressed by social workers. Then identify three articles that focus on an evaluation of an intervention that is addressing the social problem. The articles should provide enough information on the intervention, the treatment population (sample) and the details of the evaluation plan sufficiently to make comparisons. It is recommended that you review all the assignments’ details and the criterion rubrics for the first three assignments. The interventions should be from different theoretical perspectives or models of intervention. To ensure that you are using the correct evaluative articles, please use the checklistLinks to an external site..
Once you have selected and thoroughly reviewed the three articles (that you will use for all four assignments) write a comparative analysis paper that considers the following key areas listed below.
You can use the questions under each criteria to complete the assignment. Review the Grading Criteria below for details on point distribution.
Please use APA format for both in-text citation and references.
Criteria Descriiption
Problem (20 Points) Is the problem clearly stated?
Is the problem significant?
Theoretical Foundation (20 points) Is the theoretical orientation underlying the intervention provided?
Are key concepts relevant to the intervention explicated?
Are mechanisms of action identified?
Intervention Structure (20 points) Is the frequency and duration of the intervention described?
What are the qualifications of those providing the intervention? Is it described?
Evaluation Questions (15 points) Is the evaluation/research question?
Are key concepts and variables identified?
Hypothesis (10 points) Is the hypothesis provided?
Outcomes (Variables) (10 points) Are variables identifiable and conceptually tied to the problem statement?
Clarity of Writing and APA Style (5 Points) Communicate ideas clearly with proper grammar and spelling. Follow APA rules of formatting.
The articles that this assignment needs to be based off will be attached as files. Please use them as the sources.