The Importance Of Peer Review

A literature review is important for finding and evaluating peer-reviewed sources for writing a research paper. “Peer-review is the act of carefully evaluating a work by one or more experts of the same field of work, to determine its credibility, research methodology, accuracy, and relevance to the literature” (Camtasia Studio 8, 2014). Using sources that are peer-reviewed is important because “culturally proficient research practices are necessary to dispel destructive myths and stereotypes” and this is necessary so people that are served by social workers are not exploited or harmed and are helped by research. (Krysik & Finn, 2013, p.81). In addition, this journal entry will discuss some of the biggest challenges for evaluating credible sources
“Cultural proficiency involves adding to the knowledge base of culturally competent practices by conducting original research, tailoring research approaches so that they are appropriate for the client’s culture, and publishing the results of research in ways that are accessible to varied cultural groups that may be interested in the research” (Krysik & Finn, 2013, p.62). Furthermore, when doing research guidelines should be followed when doing a literature review and evaluating sources because applying these methods helps to save time, allows the social worker to find and evaluate what is important for the problem area, and these strategies help to make the social worker competent in practice, research, and to be more effective in helping
“Cultural competence is the ability to perform effectively in multicultural settings based on an understanding of one’s own and others language, customs, values, and beliefs” and “cultural proficiency is the culmination or end-point on the continuum of cultural competence. It is characterized by knowledge, attitudes, and behavior that hold culture in high esteem” (Cross et al, 1989). Social workers strive to do more than deliver just services “they value the positive role that culture can play in their client’s health and well-being and culturally proficiency generally includes self-awareness, knowledge of different cultures, and intervention strategies that are tailored for specific cultures” (Marsiglia & Kullis,