CMD501 Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association "external scientific evidence is a component of evidence based practice (EBP) and refers to sources outside of everyday practice.

For your assignment you will be seeking treatment research that you will integrate into your rationale in order to support your treatment plan. 

It's also helpful to be able to understand different research designs.

1. Primary Research - Experimental and Non-Experimental

2. Secondary Research

the link below will direct you to an ASHA article that provides more detail.

It's always a good idea to start with background knowledge.

Take advantage of the ASHA Practice Portal - Check out the Following

Topics and Issues - the list on the landing page

Clinical Topics - the first box on the top

Kysh, L. What's in a name? The difference between a systematic review and a literature review and why it matters. 

http://figshare.com/articles/Difference_between_a_systematic_review_and_a_literature_review/766364