Students will critically discuss and evaluate the evidence base for assessment, intervention and outcomes in social work. This will be located and contextualised within an appropriate consideration of contemporary social work theory and practice. Students may select a specific area of practice or service user group to illustrate the application of theory to practice within their assignment. In addressing these points writer should discuss: Evidence Based Practice “is the conscientious, explicit, judicious, use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” (Sacket et al., 1997: 2). Critically analyse the extent to which this medical view of EBP is appropriate to social work practice Maximum Word Count: 3000 words+/- 10%