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Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Assessment Tool Paper

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Step 1: Choose Your Assessment Tool

• Pick one tool from the list:

  • CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, revised)

  • CAGE Questionnaire

  • APGAR Scoring

  • Glasgow Coma Scale

  • Universal Mini Cog

  • Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

  • Mini-Mental State Exam

  • Domestic Violence Screening Quiz

  • Others with approval

• Ensure there are enough recent peer-reviewed studies on your chosen tool.

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Step 2: Overview of the Tool (10 points)

• History & Development: When was it created, by whom, and why?

• Purpose: What does the tool assess?

• Geographic Use: Which countries commonly use it?

• Development Process: Was it empirically tested, validated, or adapted over time?

Example for CIWA-Ar:

• Developed in the 1980s to assess severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

• Revised version (CIWA-Ar) evaluates 10 key symptoms like nausea, tremor, and anxiety.

• Used widely in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

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Step 3: Literature Review & Summary (20 points)

• Search recent peer-reviewed articles (past 5 years) on the tool.

• Focus on:

  • Effectiveness of the tool in practice

  • Comparison to other assessment tools

  • Updates, adaptations, or new protocols

• Summarize findings critically, not just list studies.

Tip: Use databases like PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar.

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Step 4: Scoring of the Tool (20 points)

• Explain how points are assigned for each item or question.

• Describe interpretation of the total score (low, moderate, high).

• Include examples if available.

Example for CIWA-Ar:

• 10 symptoms scored 0–7 (or 0–4 for some items).

• Total scores: <10 mild, 10–20 moderate, >20 severe withdrawal.

• Guides need for pharmacologic intervention.

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Step 5: Population (20 points)

• Identify who the tool is intended for (age group, clinical condition, setting).

• Explain why this tool is important for that population.

• Mention if it is used in conjunction with other assessments.

Example for CIWA-Ar:

• Adults in inpatient medical, psychiatric, or detox settings.

• Critical for early detection and management of withdrawal.

• Often used with vital signs monitoring and lab tests.

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Step 6: Metrics & Validity (10 points)

• Are there databanks or registries that use the tool results?

• Discuss reliability (consistency) and validity (accuracy) of the tool.

• Are there legal or ethical reasons to use it (e.g., safety, patient care standards)?

Example:

• CIWA-Ar has high inter-rater reliability; widely validated in hospital settings.

• Legal/ethical: Ensures appropriate monitoring and treatment, reducing liability.

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Step 7: Conclusion (10 points)

• Summarize the main points of your paper.

• Highlight the clinical relevance of the tool.

• Reinforce why it is important in practice.

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Step 8: APA Formatting (10 points)

• Include:

  • Title page

  • Reference page (minimum 5 peer-reviewed sources from the past 5 years)

• Use 12 pt Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins.

• Follow APA guidelines for in-text citations.

• Abstract not required.

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Step 9: Final Review

• Check page length (3–5 pages).

• Verify all sources are peer-reviewed and recent.

• Proofread for grammar, clarity, and APA compliance.

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Helpful Resources:

1. American Psychological Association (APA) Style – https://apastyle.apa.org/

2. PubMed Database – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

3. CINAHL Database – https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/cinahl-complete

4. CIWA-Ar Clinical Guide – https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10202/ciwa-ar-clinical-institute-withdrawal-assessment-alcohol-revised

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